CAPSULE
Inspired by a conversation he has with his ill grandmother, 8 year old Jay embarks on his most exciting adventure yet - making a special gift for their estate. Capsule is a character-driven short film written and directed by Euella Jackson. It explores the concept of a just transition through the bond between a child and their grandparent and delves into our collective responsibility to each other, while capturing the power of dreams.
Capsule was commissioned by Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership as part of the National Lottery funded Community Climate Action Project, to creatively explore the theme of a just transition. A just transition recognises that climate action and social justice are interlinked and need to be tackled together.
The creative commission aimed to help make the theme of just transition more accessible and relatable to a broad audience. Creativity has an important role in helping make conversations around climate more relevant to people and their lives.
Euella hopes that people viewing Capsule will feel more connected with the people around them and recognise the potential we all have to influence and inspire each other.
“The power of community is amazing. It’s such a valuable resource but can be hard to communicate. We often deny ourselves the joy and pleasure of being alive and a just transition is also about that – and the sharing, and the mutual aid and those things that make you feel like you belong. Be curious about the people in your community, you never know what action a conversation will spark!” Euella Jackson
CAST & CREW
Nona - Nana St Bartholomew-Brown
Jay - Thierry-James Balogun
Writer/Director - Euella Jackson
1st AD/ Producer / Editor - Izzy Carveth
DOP - Luke Frsh
1st AC / Stills - Jahiem Williams
Sound recordist - Jahlani Clarence
Gaffer - Charlie Bush
Production Designer - Elkie Rose McCrimmon
Production Assistants - Chris Pugh and Kheamah Powell
Composer - Submerged Tapes
Post Production Facilities - Films @ 59