In Camera (film)
| In Camera | |
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| Directed by | Naqqash Khalid |
| Written by | Naqqash Khalid |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Tasha Back |
| Edited by | Ricardo Saraiva |
| Music by | Clark |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Conic |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
In Camera is a 2023 British drama film, written and directed by Naqqash Khalid, in his directorial debut. It stars Nabhaan Rizwan, Amir El-Masry and Rory Fleck Byrne.
It had its world premiere at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 1 July 2023, and was released on 13 September 2024, by Conic.
Premise
A young actor finds himself in a cycle of nightmarish auditions. After repeatedly being rejected, he takes it upon himself to find a part to play.
Cast
- Nabhaan Rizwan as Aden
- Amir El-Masry as Conrad
- Rory Fleck Byrne as Bo
- Aston McAuley as Lead Actor
- Josie Walker as Joanna
- Antonio Aakeel as Actor That Books Everything
- Shahid Ahmed as Uber Driver / Indie Film Dad
- Jamie Ballard as Husband
- Gana Bayarsaikhan as Photographer
- Clare Burt as Acting Teacher
- Sarah-Jane Potts as Casting Director
- Hussina Raja as Production Assistant
Production
In September 2022, it was announced Nabhaan Rizwan, Amir El-Masry and Rory Fleck Byrne had joined the cast of the film, with Naqqash Khalid directing from a screenplay he wrote.[1]
Music
The film's score was composed by British electronic musician Clark. Director Naqqash Khalid wanted the music to function as "a whole new layer of storytelling ... in a dialogue and dance with the images and characters on-screen", describing the finished work as "another character in the film".[2][3] Clark described using his own vocals "abstracted in a way that tonally matched the film" as the score's most distinctive challenge.[2]
A standalone soundtrack album, also titled In Camera, was released on Clark's Throttle Records label on 13 September 2024.[4] The 20-track album expands on the original film score with newly written material, and includes a cover of the Carpenters' "Superstar".[2] It features saxophone by John Dunk and guitar by Finn McNicholas, and was mastered by Cicely Balston at Air Studios.[5]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 1 July 2023.[6][7] It also screened at Zurich Film Festival on 2 October 2023,[8] and the BFI London Film Festival on 13 October 2023.[9][10] In February 2024, Conic acquired UK distribution rights to the film.[11] It was released on 13 September 2024.[12]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.20/10.[13]
References
- ↑ Dalton, Ben (28 September 2022). "Naqqash Khalid's 'In Camera' starring Nabhaan Rizwan, Amir El-Masry, Rory Fleck Byrne wraps UK shoot (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- 1 2 3 "Clark: "Green Breaking"". Stereogum. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ "Clark". Decca Publishing (Universal Music Group). Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ "In Camera Soundtrack Album Details". Film Music Reporter. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ "In Camera, by Clark". Bandcamp. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ "In Camera". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ↑ Holdsworth, Nick (3 July 2023). "Karlovy Vary Standout 'In Camera' Is Made for a Generation Who 'Can Only Focus for a Minute at a Time'". Variety. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ↑ "In Camera". Zurich Film Festival. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ↑ "In Camera". BFI London Film Festival. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ↑ Issa, Riham (10 September 2023). "Amir El-Masry's 'In Camera' Participates in BFI London Film Festival". Scene Now. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ↑ Dalton, Ben (16 February 2024). "'In Camera' snaps up key deals including UK-Ireland (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ↑ "In Camera Official Trailer Released". Together Films. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ↑ "In Camera (2023)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 30, 2023.