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This project successfully funded on 30th April 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Yorkshire-based Short Film - Gone To Seed
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Aim
To film a dark comedy short inspired by a true Yorkshire allotment rivalry (Hot Fuzz meets Matilda) with a Northern film crew (£1.5k to go).
From 6th March - stil
LOGLINE: A dark comedy short. ‘A 10-year-old aspiring detective suspects his neighbour, a 75-year-old gardening enthusiast, of murder. Inspired by a real-life Yorkshire feud between sisters-in-law and the vicious rivalry that sprouted from owning their neighbouring allotment plots in Leeds, circa 2004-2007.’
We are incredibly proud of the script and the creative team behind 'Gone To Seed', and we’re determined to bring this story to life on screen. We’ve already raised £6,000 and are now seeking the remainder of the budget to enable us to complete the film to the highest possible standard. Every single £1 donated will go directly into the making of this passion project: camera and sound equipment, production design, costume, insurance, post-production, festival submissions, as well as feeding our cast and crew. We are relying on the generosity of friends, family and collaborators, and are truly grateful for any level of support. (Reference images below).
Every supporter will receive a credit in the film (Special Thanks, Associate Producer or Executive Producer) in recognition of their meaningful contribution in bringing 'Gone To Seed' to life. More details below.
WHAT YOUR DONATIONS WILL ENABLE US TO DO:
Examples:
£5 - A Cast / Crew meal
£10 - Props for our characters
£15 - Veg for our allotment battle scene
£25 - Transport & parking costs for 1 day
£50 - Building a scarecrow
£80 - Set Design Details (stick-on wallpaper, framed certificates, potato sack)
£100 - Costume for our 3 main characters
£200 - Insurance or hard drives
£300 - Film Festival fees
£350 - Location Fees
£400 - Post-production - sound mix & grade
£800 - Post-production - editing
£1500 - Camera Equipment & Lighting hire
AIM
Our aim is to make a bold, entertaining and emotionally rich short that celebrates Northern voices, strong performances and distinctive storytelling. Inspired by the director’s auntie’s multiple-year-long feud with her sister-in-law on their allotments in Rodley, Leeds - this is a personal passion project and one that will hopefully become a stunning film festival portfolio piece for all crew and cast involved and an entertaining, emotionally engaging watch for our audiences.
TEAM
'Gone To Seed' is led by an experienced creative team with a strong track record across film, television and theatre. Producer Jack Spring is an award-winning filmmaker whose credits include the Netflix Top 5 UK hit 'Three Day Millionaire' and the feature 'Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint', starring Celia Imrie, Richard E. Grant and John Bradley. He is joined by producer Hollybeth Gourlay, founder of SOI Studios, whose work includes the BAFTA-nominated short 'Bus Girl' and numerous acclaimed short films, alongside extensive experience in festival strategy, PR and talent development.
Director Alana Tiernan is a specialist sizzle editor for major UK & international production companies, recently creating work for an exhibition at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in LA. Prior to this, she worked as a Development Producer at Gordon Ramsay’s production company across major shows for ITV, FOX and Netflix including 'Gordon, Gino & Fred' and 'Next Level Chef'. She directed an award-winning short documentary 'Holly Ramsay: The Talk' in 2023 and recently was a 2nd Unit Director on 'Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint'. Writer Joshua Welch is a Sheffield-born actor and writer, OFF FEST and OFF WEST END nominated, whose work blends northern dark comedy with emotionally rich, character-driven storytelling, informed by classical training and international theatre work.
Together, the team combines strong industry experience, a shared northern sensibility and a commitment to bold, entertaining storytelling.
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SHOOT DETAILS & DELIVERY
We plan to shoot at the end of April 2026 over 3 days in Leeds, and deliver the finished film (approx 12 mins), at the end of June 2026, when we will begin the film festival submission process.
YOUR SUPPORT
All supporters will receive a credit in the film plus an invite to the private screening of the completed film, for larger contributions between £100 - £499 supporters will receive an Associate Producer credit, and for donations of £500+ supporters will receive an Executive Producer credit... and of course, our eternal gratitude.
FINAL WORD
Huge thank you to anyone reading this far down. We are determined to make something really special with this piece and can’t wait for you to see it. Every donation enables this film to come to life and we cannot thank you enough for any donations and believing in this project, your support means everything. Lots of love & a huge thank you from the 'Gone To Seed' team.
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MORE REFERENCE IMAGES BELOW:
Mainly from 'Hot Fuzz', 'Matilda', 'JoJo Rabbit' & 'Bridesmaids'.
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made