Alston provides a stunning backdrop to an emotional short film which has been made by a young Moor resident who has formed her own independent production company.
The Internal Abyss premiere will be held at Penrith’s Alhambra cinema at 5pm on the 27th May.
There will then be a post screening question and answer session at the cinema before heading to a private social event at The George Hotel Ballroom with live music and networking with cast and crew and other industry professionals.
Charlotte Fenton, aged 23, has not only written the story, she is also producing the film through her production company, Broken Illusion Pictures, and stars as Mia, an 18-year-old girl in an unhealthy relationship with her boyfriend, Aaron.
“It is extremely hard-hitting, but brings a message of hope — a reminder that removing oneself from uncomfortable, unhealthy and abusive relationships or situations is OK,” she told the Herald.
“Internal Abyss is written based on real events, the film is fiction, but has scenes rewritten from true experience, and aims to raise awareness to the loneliness teenagers can feel, the isolation that abusive relationships can bring and the strength it takes to move on and heal,” said Charlotte.
Internal Abyss features locations such as Alston and Carlisle, with 77 per cent of cast and crew being from the north of England.
Broken Illusion Pictures and Internal Abyss both advocate for mental health and showcasing emerging talent and creatives.
“Internal Abyss follows 17-year-old Mia and her battle through mental health and toxic relationships,” said Charlotte. “The film aims to remind audiences that relationships should be healthy, loving and safe. There is no shame in speaking up, because being there for one another in difficult times can save someone’s life.”
