
When In Hiraeth
Fiction 9min 2026 PG-13 Drama Action Suspense
Rowan attempts to leave his past behind. He moves from Los Angeles to the United Kingdom where he hopes a new atmosphere will rinse himself free. But no matter how much he tries to forget, his past always finds a way back.
Cast: Ian Atkisson, Eleanor Smith, Tamana Vashiraphiphob
Director: Ian Atkisson
Production Crew
Ian Atkisson: Producer | Director | Writer | Editor | Cinematographer | Storyboard | Lighting | Sound | Costumes | Props |
Location Scouting
Will Warren: Assistant Director | Camera Operator
Tamana Vashiraphiphob: Storyboard Artist | Production Assistant
Malaynie Hanna: Production Assistant
Yaya Ahmed: Production Assistant
*note: this is a student film with an assigned crew. Most roles that Ian undertook were originally other crew members' tasks but they were not present throughout the production, as a result, he had to take over their roles. This includes the lead actor role.
Production Cast
IAN ATKISSON: Rowan Bellamy
ELEANOR SMITH: Sadie
TAMANA VASHIRAPHIPHOB: Interviewer
YAYA AHMED: Friend
REECE BAILEY: Ian Atkisson Body Double (during beach scene)
Production Equipment
Primary Camera: Sony FX30
Secondary Camera (Virtual Production Studio - Beach Scene): Arri Alexa 35
Nottingham Trent University Virtual Production Studio

