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ABOUT SESSIONS
Sessions, a British addiction drama from Indie production house Hyprr Films.
The film follows Richie, played by Daniel O’Reilly, a man battling his demons while navigating the impact of substance abuse on his relationships and mental health.
The cast features Jonas Armstrong (The Bay), Jaime Winstone (Sumotherhood), Leo Gregory (Green Street), Preeya Kalidas (Four Lions), Percelle Ascott (Doctor Who), and Rupert Graves (Sherlock), Paul Smith (Comedian). Giles Alderson (The Dare) will direct.
The film is produced by Carl Shepherd (No Way Up, Kindling) for Hyprr Films alongside Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (One Ranger) for Picture Perfect. Executive Producer is Jo Cordell. The film is written by O’Reilly, Jonathan Kogan, Alderson, and Tobias Vees, with Kate Plantin serving as Casting Director.
“I’m delighted to be directing this film and working with such an incredible cast and crew on a project that has real heart,” Alderson said in a statement. “It’s an important story that needs to be told.”
The production has teamed with the mental health charity Men and Their Emotions (M.A.T.E) to provide opportunities for those supported by the organization to be involved in the film’s production.
Shepherd added: “This film is about resilience, redemption, and the unspoken battles so many face. We’ve assembled an extraordinary team to bring this story to life, and I believe it will resonate deeply with audiences.”
A WORD FROM DAN
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I’ve poured everything into a film about a generation gripped by sesh culture.
A film that holds a mirror to the men who don’t even know they’re battling their demons.
That speaks for the women fighting to hold their families together.
That shows men what they’re doing to themselves and their families before it’s too late.
Before the shame and guilt of messing it all up becomes too much…
and they choose to leave this world behind.
Like I almost did.
I didn’t realise I was struggling until it was nearly too late.
This film would’ve changed me a lot sooner.
This is my story, dramatised.
Watch it and you’ll recognise it — someone you love is living it right now.
This film is for them.
I need them to see it.
That’s why I need your help.
MEET THE TEAM
Giles Alderson
Director/writer
Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar
Producer
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Daniel O'Reilly
Producer/Writer
Carl Shepherd
Producer
Jo Cordell
Executive Producer
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Jonathan Kogan
Writer
Rik Gordon
Co-producer
