Spice for Life a Short Film

(Callum’s Cut)

Spice for Life is an intimate character driven short film exploring the fragile relationship between Sully, a withdrawn teenager, and Helen, his awkward yet kind-hearted foster parent. Their early interactions are marked by discomfort and emotional distance, worsened by Helen’s clumsy attempt to cook a traditional meal. However, as they begin to cook together, this shared activity becomes a subtle yet powerful form of communication. With minimal dialogue and expressive visual storytelling, the film showcases how small gestures can create connection, with a shared meal marking the first step toward mutual acceptance and healing.

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About this project…

    • Editor

    • Colourist

    • Sound Recordist

    • Sound Designer

    • Kirsty Leigh Porter: as Helen

    • Adam Hussain: as Sully

  • Production

    • Writer, Director & Producer: Saleem Miah

    • Associate Producer: Ahmad Mohsin

    • 1st Assistant Director: George Grant

    • Production Assistants: Lauren Grace Russell, Mason Berry

    Camera

    • Director of Photography: Ahmad Mohsin

    • Camera Operator: Callum Meade

    • 1st Camera Assistant: Ian Szloch

    Sound

    • Assistant Sound Recordist: Callum Meade

    • Sound Recordist: Dillon McNamara

    Art

    • Production Design: Aofie Macken

    • Makeup Artist: Isabel Edwards

    Stills / Photography

    • On-Set Stills: Ian Szloch

    Post-Production

    • Editor: Callum Meade

    • Colourist: Ahmad Mohsin

    • Sound Designer: Ahmad Mohsin

    • Original Music: Benjamin Klein

Before vs After

Equipment

Camera:

  • Canon C200

Lenses:

  • Sigma EF 18–35mm T2 Cine

  • Sigma EF 50–100mm T2 Cine

Power & Monitors:

  • SmallRig VB212 V-Mount Battery

  • External Recorder/Media:

  • Atomos Ninja V

  • Angelbird AtomX SSDMINI 500GB

  • 256GB CFAST 2.0

Mounts & Cages:

  • SmallRig Atomos Ninja Cage, Sunhood & Monitor Mount

  • Shape Camera Cage, Top Handle & Shoulder Mount (w/ 15mm Rods)

Tripod:

  • Manfrotto MVT502AM Tripod & MVH502A Fluid Head

Audio:

  • RODE NTG4+

  • Wireless GO II Dual Mic Kit (w/ Lavalier)

Scene III.

Scene IV. Before vs After

Scene V.

Scene XIV.