A Penrith group’s short suspenseful thriller is vying for an award in a US film challenge.
The group, which meets on Tuesday evenings at My Community Penrith’s new building in Duke Street, made the film AFRAID, in just six days at the start of this month and entered into the USA-based Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.
A spokeswoman said: “If we get enough likes and shares in our awareness campaign, we may be in with the chance of winning $2,000, equipment and professional support for the group.”
Starring in the film is Rosie Bowman, 10, of Kirkby Thore, who said it was a bit strange to have people filming her.
The film opens with her sitting on a bench in Penrith’s Coronation Garden. The suspense then builds as it appears that someone, or something, might be chasing after her.
“I enjoyed acting. I really like the film,” she added.
Cristina Bowman, head of community services and development at My Community Penrith, said: “The group couldn’t believe how many people have watched the film. They are very proud and would like to thank everybody for their support.”
The group meets on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm and is open to anyone whether or not they have a disability, neurodivergence, learning difficulty or learning disability.
AFRAID confronts the everyday fears we may have and shows how sometimes anxiety can get the better of us.
