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More than 20 filmmaking teams recieve London Calling and London Calling Plus commissions.Scroll down for full list

Film London has awarded 21 filmmaking teams across the capital with funds to make short films through its London Calling and London Calling Plus initiatives. A record 620 applications were received this year.

The scheme invests more than $300,000 (£200,000) in London’s short filmmakers with production funding, training and a platform to showcase the films to the industry.

Last year’s slate included Riz Ahmad’s Daytimer, which premiered at Sundance; the BAFTA-nominated Three Brothers; and Loco Award-winning Two Dosas.

This year’s slate includes Chick or Treat from rising internet stars Mandem On The Wall; The Monster, which will star Richard Glover (A Field In England, Sightseers); Rainbow Party, which marks the directorial debut of BAFTA-nominated producer Eva Sigurdardottir; and Above, which was scripted by award-winning playwright Michael Bhim.

Chick or Treat is one of the projects selected by London Calling Plus, now...

Today’s film is the 2007 short For the Love of God. The film is directed by Joe Tucker, who co-wrote the script with Raphael Warner, and stars Julia Davis, Ian McKellan, and Steve Coogan. Coogan is perhaps best known for his character Alan Partridge, who has appeared in numerous tv shows and movies such as The Day Today, I’m Alan Partridge, and Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. He has also appeared in movies such as Hamlet 2, Night at the Museum, and The Trip. His newest feature, Philomena, opens in wide release in American theatres this weekend.

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