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How Are You?
A Film By Alexander Chettur & Jake Webb
Alex and Sam are out in their first date in a High Class Restaurant, it is all awkward and tense, until one question changes the whole mood of the night, this question simply being three words; How Are You?
First written in 2022 on a long plane journey by Alexander Chettur, How Are You? is a Short Drama Film that explores various aspects in truth, perspective and also intention of feeling to ones emotions.
With a lot of closure of personality thanks to the COVID Pandemic, the film was our way in showing how sometimes the simple check in, even with those we may not fully know, doesn't have to be dishonest or vague.
Chettur contacted Jake Webb to Co-Produce the film in early 2023 which then lead to the assembly of the main cast, Sophie Winter as Alex Smith, Patrick Crowley as Sam Jones and Jean Daly as the Waitress.
As time went on in Pre-Production, the Producers looked to finding a location to utilise for shooting, this then led them to the Park Inn in Southend-On-Sea to shoot the film, which is also the main venue of the Southend-On-Sea and Horror-On-Sea Film Festivals.
"It's a film that really makes you think about how much the average person holds to their chest day to day."
-Cassandra
More cast members were added to the production including Cameron Stewart, Sophie McInerney, Maryam Rabbanian and Michael Perry who would be supporting talent within the film narrative.
Supporting the project in production roles included Bryony Pollard, Lorenzo Irerra, Kai McKay, Amy Slade and Beau Baker.
A few weeks before filming commenced, a Crowdfunding night was held at the Runwell Sports and Social Club which help to secure funds for the filming assets.
In September 2023, Principle Photography took place in which this was quoted by the whole team involved as 'the hottest shoot they have been in' due to the weather and location.
Post-Production progressed to the end of 2023 with a Screening being held at Twenty One in Southend-On-Sea to a live audience that gave some amazing feedback.
The film was lucky to be part of the 2024 Southend-On-Sea Film Festival which was screened at the same venue where it was filmed.
With this project being vastly different compared to Inner Rhythm, we took risks and time to allow more details to be produced in a character driven piece.
Main Cast
Sophie Winter
Patrick Crowley
Jean Daly
Alex Smith
Sam Jones
The Waitress
Supporting Talent
Cameron Stewart
Sophie McInerney
Maryam Rabbanian
Michael Perry
Bryony Pollard
Jake Webb
Alexander Chettur
Dinner Guest
Dinner Guest
Dinner Guest
Dinner Guest
Front of House
Front of House
Front of House
Production Crew
Composer:
George Bone
Director of Photography:
Alexander Chettur
Written and Directed by
Alexander Chettur
Editor:
Alexander Chettur
Camera Operator:
Lorenzo Irrera & Alexander Chettur
Sound Recording:
Kai McKay & Jake Webb
Make-Up Artists:
Amy Slade and Beau Baker
Produced by
Alexander Chettur & Jake Webb
Behind the Scenes Photography:
Bryony Pollard
Crowdfunding Supporters
Summer Rowley-Kirby
Si Andrews
Cherry Sandover
Chloe Webb
Maryam Rabbanian
Georgia Seal
Sarah Smart
Claire Howard
Katy Howard
Darrel Draper
Harry Fitzpatrick
Sharon Daly
Simon Pollard
Kelsey Payne
David William Gubb
Elliott Reid
Cydnee Carter
Joshua Bennett-Moore
Zoe Edgar
Danny West
Victoria Bates
Daisy Outen
Alfie Bond
Teddy Winter
Harley Winter
Tilly O'Dowd
Lloyd Chapman
Ronnie Proctor
Riley Coomber
Tyler James Cooper
Fern Delve
Alan Webb
Joanne Webb
Special Thanks
Marian Chettur
Ray Chettur
Daniel Chettur
Maryam Rabbanian
Alan Webb
Joanne Webb
Cassie Mackness
Runwell Sports and Social Club
Courtney Whitehead
Park Inn Southend-On-Sea
Vanessa Dunley
Alessandro Sciusco
Lucy Heale
Pat Higgins
Tony Sweeney
Si Andrews
Guy Douglas
'"Another great film from Alexander Chettur. The skills which he brought to the film are getting better each time. He understands the idea he has when deciding to make a move and is not afraid to take a chance. His skills when it comes to picking a cast is also good as he chooses people who work well together and this shows on the screen when you are watching the film."
-Michael
