A young Syrian refugee living in the UK without his parents decides to build a boat and sail home to find them.

To engage younger audiences, who might not be familiar with these complex issues and are less likely to attend film festivals, we’re taking 𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗢 directly into schools across the UK. Screenings will be paired with educational workshops to create a space for meaningful conversations and fresh perspectives.

Authenticity has been at the heart of this project. We worked closely with charities like the 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 and members of the refugee community to ensure the story rings true. We also piloted a trainee scheme in collaboration with the charity 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 that gave individuals with refugee status paid roles in every production department. By opening up opportunities for ‘displaced creatives’, we hope this initiative can grow and inspire other film and TV projects to follow suit.

𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗢 is a short film that’s as exciting as it is thought-provoking, with a powerful message about the importance of empathy that we believe will resonate with audiences around the world. We can’t wait to share it with you.