About UNSPOKEN
A supernatural short film devised by The Actors Collective
UNSPOKEN is an after-death reflection on what it means to be alive.
A supernatural short film inspired by The Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters.
Eight individuals exist in a room with no apparent exit.
Bound together in death and replaying the moments they never resolved. Unable to move on, they remain trapped until a single act of kindness shifts everything.
UNSPOKEN offers a glimpse into the spectrum of human experiences, from the depths of grief through to the celebration of life itself.
This project exists thanks to people who believe in our vision.
With your support, we are now ready to submit our 20-minute film to festivals.
WHY SUPPORT US?
- You will be supporting The Actors Collective: a diverse group of international actors dedicated to crafting authentic and inspiring performances through the power of improvisational rehearsal.
- You will help take this project to festivals and enable talented actors to become visible in the world of film
- You will become part of a community creating a unique and thought-provoking visual experience
- You will nurture a creative endeavour that seeks to remind us all of our shared humanity
Playhouse East, London’s newest theatre, and the London College of Communication have kindly supported our project, but we still need to raise the remaining funds ourselves to cover expenses, film festival submission fees and travel for the production team to attend screenings.
EVERY coffee you buy brings UNSPOKEN closer to being seen on the big screen!
4x ☕️ = allows us to submit to a second tier festival
10x ☕️ = enables us to submit to a top tier festival
20x ☕️ = help towards expenses incurred from post production
50x ☕️ = help towards attending a UK screening
100x ☕️ = help towards attending an international screening
CREDITS
Director - Law Ballard
Writers - Law Ballard and Ellie Zeegen developed in collaboration with the cast.
Inspired by Edgar Lee Master Spoon River Anthology
CAST:
Faith Matheny - Luna Dai
Georgine Sand Miner - Law Ballard
Tom Merritt - David Whiting
Margaret Fuller-Slack - Ellie Zeegen
Mrs Charles Bliss - Linda Mathis
Pauline Barrett - Lorna Dempsey
Russian Sonia - Olga Kunicka
Editor Whedon - Craig J Simons
Producers - Ellie Zeegen, Olga Kunicka & Law Ballard
Production Consultant - Lesley Willis
Director of Photography & Editor - Gareth Kay
Production Manager - David Knight
1st Assistant Director - Reuben Caroll-Reid
Ist Assistant Camera - Non Lewis
2nd Assistant Camera -Thomas Woods
Gaffer - Xuanpeng Wang
Sound Recordist - Adam Hurley
Production Assistant - Lucinda Matlock
Script Supervisor - Blake Crimson
Music Production - Olga Kunicka
Music Composed and Performed by:
Olga Kunicka & Leszek Możdżer
Pre/Post Music Production Mix - Wójcik-Zawierucha and Leszek Możdżer
Post-Score Mix - Richard Sanderson
Post Sound Mix - David Knight
Hair & Make Up/Assistant to Director - Sally May
Photographer - Xuanpeng Wang
Colourist - Gareth Kay with David Knight
Costume for Ellie Zeegen - Rose McDonald
Eternal Thanks to:
Blake Crimson
Elizabeth Gartside
Sally May
Clare McKenna
Prenatal Heartbeat of Julia Bykowska, courtesy of Sara Kunicka
David Knight & London College of Communications
James Alexandrou & Playhouse East
Heartfelt thanks to all our supporters with Special thanks to Glenn Bracke, Robert James and Lesley Willis
UNSPOKEN © 2026 Actors Collective. All Rights Reserved. Written by Law Ballard & Ellie Zeegen © 2025
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