Projects
Below are examples of projects Alexandra has seen through from origin to delivery, and some currently in development.
private viewing links available
Over Her Shoulder | Short Film
Carrie navigates an unexpected visit from her volatile partner: troubling her housemates and challenging the extent to which she can ignore her intuition.
Written and produced by Alexandra Shaw, Directed by Izzy Thompson, shot under the direction of award-winning DOP Jack Edwards, and edited by Leif-Camron Saunders. Starring Anastasia Martin, Florence Guy, Alasdair Linn, Isabella Stavrou. The film is currently in the festival circuit. It has received awards and selections, such as Official Selection The Mansfield Town Film Festival, Official Selection The Northampton Film Festival, Official Selection The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, Best Short Film Paradise Film Festival, and broadcast on local TV channels as part of The Latest Visions Festival.
Filmed over 3 shooting days with a team of 20+ Cast & Crew, Over Her Shoulder premiered as a sell-out at The Castle Cinema, London.
Never Lies | Stage
A street in Bayswater, London, 2022. A Ukrainian restaurant. A woman who migrated in her twenties and found family. A Russian shop. A woman who struggles with family and doesn’t want the rest of her twenties in hospitality. To what extent does the political have to touch the personal?
Written and produced by Alexandra Shaw, the play is directed by Konstantin Kamenski, and it stars Anastasia Aush, Irina Seleznyova, Alasdair Linn, Aaron Vodovoz.
Following rehearsed play readings at The Old Red Lion Theatre, The Cockpit Theatre, and The Etcetera Theatre the play was sold-out at The Drayton Arms Theatre.
Next steps for the project are being explored.
Braced For The Truth | Short Film Music Video
Everyone around you seems to be moving forward, while you wonder if you’ve been right to pursue what you’ve always wanted.
A short film music video for the song by Isabella Luca, visual narrative written and produced by Alexandra Shaw, shot by Christian Attree, edited by Harvey Andrews, starring Isabella Stavrou, Anastasia Aush, Beko Wood.
Braced For The Truth is entering the festival circuit.
Callback | Stage
Distorted priorities, clashing relationships, and substance misuse. 'Callback' explores the effects of the arts industry on individuals and their relationships. Follow as Milo realises how he and others have suffered from his self-involvement and be prepared to think about your own relationship to your work.
The first scene was performed at The Cockpit Theatre, the trailer for which is below and a private viewing link of the performance can be provided. Prior, two scenes were performed during the sold-out performance night 'Disillusioned?' at The Pen Theatre alongside performances from As If Productions and Birthday Fish Theatre.
Directed by Georgia Scott, Assistant Director Olivia Perosa, starring Alasdair Linn and Megan Purvis.
Hello Very Nice Family | Radio Play Extract
A British-Italian family navigate their individual needs and desires at a meal out while visiting Istanbul.
Directed by Tara Jamora Oppen
Written & Produced by Alexandra Shaw
Starring Mazlum Gul, Samya De Meo, James Walsh, Natalia May, Alasdair Linn, and Emily Hayman
Production by Simon Calahan
Graphic Design by Iona Barber
Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your audio.
Tears Dry To Frost | Short Film
As she endures more turbulence from her partner, a young woman realises the need to liberate herself.
A short film initiative to draw attention to the nuances of emotional abuse in relationships by channelling the powers of cinema in collaboration with Onnos Media: supported by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Local Area Fund. It premiered at The Exchange, TW1 1BE, in October 2021 and was shown at local schools as part of PSHE.
