A MENTAL health charity and an Ealing-based production company have linked up for the pre-production phase of a short film, entitled Ashes of a Dying Ember.
Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind will now support efforts to get it into production and into film festivals.
HFEH Mind and Munchie Lunchie Productions aim to complete production and premier the short film at festivals across the world.
Karim Hadaya, former Syrian refugee and British citizen, founded Munchie Lunchie Productions.
Drawing from his personal experience, Karim’s lead character, Hadi, is a refugee in London, who confronts his past through encounters with two ghostly versions of himself.
HFEH Mind spokesperson Yvonne Jones said: “Everyone deserves the right to mental health support and refugees are no different.
“We pride ourselves on delivering support in our communities wherever it is needed.”
The film’s cast and crew will be volunteering with HFEH MIND, as well as running the Ealing Half Marathon to raise funds.
All profits generated from the production will be donated to HFEH Mind by Munchie Lunchie Productions.
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