Wasteland

Friendship and revenge are dominant themes in this film about four lads who decide to steal a cache of money from the ruthless local drug kingpin. Sharp dialogue, clever storytelling, and an unexpected twist make this film one not to miss.

I thought Wasteland was an intelligent, very engaging film. What was the impetus for this project?

I am a big fan of the crime genre; the heist subgenre in particular. I am also at the same time a fan of verite and realist kitchen-sink cinema, of which Britain has a great tradition. What I have always loved about realist cinema is it’s ability to conjure a sense of place, to make the environment a character, and to breathe life into well-developed characters. Being from a part of Northern England where many such films are set, seeing these portrayals has always been fascinating; to see this slice-of-life life on the screen.