The Chop
United Kingdom / Fiction / 17' / HD / Color / 2015
The Chop is a comedy about Yossi, a charismatic Kosher butcher who loses his job, cannot find work at other Kosher butchers, and therefore decides to pretend to be Muslim in order to get work at a Halal butchers.
Director: Lewis Rose
Director of Photography: Emma Dalesman
Producer: Daphnee Hocquard
Musician: Koby Israelite
Editing: Lewis Rose, Samantha Rhodes
Sound: Louis Morand
Cast: Amir Boutrous, Andy Linden, Daniel Kramer, Sajid Varda, Waj Ali, Waleed Akthar, Taryn Kay, Andrea Miller, Laila Alj, Grahame Rose, Tamir Haziza
CV
Lewis Rose is an award-wining London-based writer, director and occasional actor. He has also made numerous music videos, content for prominent broadcasters and commercial films for high profile companies. He has recently received development funding for his first feature film.
Filmography
Herve Bang the Drum 2016, The Chop 2015, Beardyman Mountainside 2015, Frog Spawn 2014, Sam and the Womp Zeppelin 2014, Trojan Sound System Time 2014, Self Portrait 2013, Easy Reader 2012
Festivals Attended
The Chop: BFI London Film Festival, LA Shorts Fest, Montreal World Film Festival, Aesthetica Film Festival, San Diego Film Festival, London Short Film Festival, Ljubjana International Short Film Festival
Awards
The Chop: Audience Award For Best Live Action - Palm Springs International Shorts Fest, Audience Award Best Of The Festival - Krakow International Film Festival, Best Comedy Short - Cleveland International Film Festival, 1st Prize Hearts, Souls, And Minds - Rhode Island Film Festival, Special Jury Prize Best Short - San Luis Obispo Film Festival
Contact
festival@salaudmorisset.com