The modern world has never been more polarised. Right vs. left and young vs. old, and attitudes towards identity and gender are evolving faster than ever. Through comedy, this film unpicks the divides that lie at the heart of almost every family in Britain. Rather than calling our differences out, Them Babies calls its audience in for a long-overdue conversation in the most relatable and entertaining way.

Charlie Brades-Price - Writer & Director

You’d never catch me saying this out loud, but our world is built on gender. And whilst the liberals amongst us believe in a different kind of future, getting there is going to be pretty sticky. This film is a love letter to the awkward rub of old and new, and the invisible fault line that runs through the heart of most families in Britain. 

It is a film that has to be funny, because those heady, early days of parenthood are nothing short of a clusterfuck; outrageous overstepping from well-meaning family members, exhausted new parents desperately trying to cling on to their ideals and buckets of deep, hopeful love ready to be placed onto the tiniest of humans. 

I wrote this as I wanted to be like Priya and Rick. Because from the moment I was told my child’s sex at our twenty-week scan, everyone - including me – began piling on frankly outrageous expectations. So welcome to a parallel universe where I was a little bit braver, and a very average family is thrust into one of the biggest conversations of our times – gender.

Them Babies is Charlie’s second comedy short and her sixth collaboration with Guildhall Pictures. You can view her multi-award-winning first film, Well-Meaning People, here.

The money raised will be used to cover the costs of hiring a camera kit, location expenses, and talent fees.  If the full budget is achieved, the ambition is to shoot on an Arri Alexa with a selection of beautiful lenses and lighting.

This is a community-led, crowdfunded film, and with the kindness of many talented people, we have managed to keep location, cast, and crew costs down. However, we will need additional funding for camera hire and lighting.

By shooting this film beautifully, we know it will have far greater reach. We want to do this film justice and give it the cinematic quality this talented crew are capable of.

Brian M. Franklin - Producer

A big man with his heart probably taking up most of the space. He launched his first feature film, 'The Passenger' , in 2020, has been a father and a godfather to many short films and furiously supports independent filmmaking with his production company, Guildhall Pictures. 

Sinéad Beverland - Co-Producer

A kick-ass writer and passionate film lover, Sinéad is the go-to person whenever anyone gets stuck in their script. With many tricks up her skilful sleeves, she co-runs Guildhall Pictures and has written features, short films, short stories and is currently writing her first novel.

James Mellors – 1^st AD

When he’s not writing and directing his own award-winning films, Mellors is the right-hand man everyone needs in their crew. Always on hand for creative opinions on everything from the script, shot list and art department, he’s our go-to guy to pull the whole project together.

Jenny Whiffen is Andrea

Say hi to the brilliant Jenny Whiffen, who is joining Them Babies to play doting new grandma Andrea -  think Essex Queen and you’ve got her down. We’re so excited to be working with Jenny again, following on from her brilliant performance as Mae in our short Well Meaning People. Jenny is an absolute powerhouse of a performer - from theatre, to film and television, she’s got all bases covered. Currently shooting a top secret feature film, you’ll also be seeing her on your screens very soon, in season three of ITV’s Trigger Point. 

Trust us when we say, Jenny playing Andrea means you’re in for a treat.

Rubina Pabani is Deepa

Please welcome Rubina Pabani to the cast of Them Babies. She’ll be playing the insta-fabulous Deepa, a first-time aunty who is firmly and unapologetically #teampink. One half of the multi-award-winning Brown Girls Do It Too podcast, joining us fresh from her incredible Edinburgh Fringe run and national tour, she is the comedic actor everybody needs on their team. 

We can’t wait for you all to see Deepa Aunty in full flow!

Luke Nadimi is Steve

Lads, lads, lads! The brilliant Luke Nadimi is joining Them Babies to play Steve; Deepa’s boyfriend and absolute bloke. A talented actor, with a career working across film and television, Luke has appeared alongside Andrew Koji in Hubris and featured in Masters of the Air, produced by Steven Spielberg. Having just returned from filming an international project in Bulgaria, which is set to premiere at major festivals later this year, we’re excited to see Luke stepping into Steve’s shoes!

Jeff Innocent is Clive

How thrilled are we to be welcoming the legend that is Jeff Innocent to the Them Babies party? (Clue - very!) Multi award winning comedian and viral sensation, Jeff has been making people laugh both at home and abroad for over three decades. So buckle up, because you'll now get to see him as Clive, our no-nonsense, working class, husband, dad, father-in-law, and new grandad. What's in store? Stay tuned to find out!

MORE CAST ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON!

If you can't support us financially, we can always use moral support! We love to hear from other filmmakers or people interested in the project. Please feel free to say hi on instagram at @charliebrades or @GuildhallPictures and we will keep you updated with this and other film projects.