"CEASELESS" - A World War One Short Film

CEASELESS (written and directed by Charlie Stackhouse) tells a fictional story of an act of compassion during WW1. Inspired by some true stories.

In the midst of a mission to stop a devastating trench raid during the First World War, two British soldiers (Harry Burke & Tom Samuel-Davidson) undergo a test of their humanity when they unexpectedly capture a young German soldier (David Brückner). True motives are revealed, their friendship is tested, and lives on both sides hang in the balance.

Winner of "Film of the Year" (2022), presented by Samyang Lenses at the University of Salford | Nominated for "Best Drama" at the RTS North West Student Television Awards | Semi-Finalist for "Best Student Short" at the London International Web & Shorts Film Festival.

Written and directed by: Charlie Stackhouse
Produced by: Callum Atherton
Starring: Harry Burke, Tom Samuel-Davidson, David Brückner, John Tueart & Jonny Vernon
Director of Cinematography: Jake Tripney
Executive produced by: Jerry Bone & Lorraine Lister
Music by: George Stackhouse
Editing & VFX by: Archie McWilliams
Sound Design & Mixing by: Charlie Stackhouse
Sound Recordist/Boom Operator: Matt Cooke
Production design by: Emma Needham
1st & 2nd assistant director (in order): Alice Crane & Molly Twiselton
Assistant cameras & focus pullers: Adam Carroll, Jasper Morrisey & Owen Blenkinsop

CEASELESS | A Charlie Stackhouse film, in association with FiveFold Media & Second Sticks.

Special thanks to: The Denbighshire County Council, the Trench Team at Bodelwyddan Castle, Shepshed British School Trust, The John Lambert Charities, The University of Salford & the Atherton family.