45 is a 2009 short film produced and directed by Peter Coster and starring JC Mac. The 12-minute comedy-drama-psychological thriller is Coster's debut film as director. A Dragons Lair films and MaChico bros production.
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Plot
Jaden Cole (JC Mac) relives an important day in his life over and over, each rewound day sees new information. Jaden's girlfriend Jessica (Laurette Lewis) comforts him, reassuring him that he is only worrying about the important boxing fight he has later that day. As he is caught in a twilight zone of conflicting realities unravels a shocking conclusion as he prepares for a big fight that may already be lost by default.
Cast
Chico Slimani ... Banks
Terry Bird ... Jaden's trainer Terry
Lauretta Lewis ... Jaden's girlfriend Jessica
Brendan Carr ... Jason
Peter Coster ... Brian
Adrian Doughty ... Compere
Tony Fordham ... Boxing Referee
Tom Gerald ... Bank's trainer
Victoria Hopkins ... Ring card girl
Paul Jaques ... Simon
JC Mac ... Jaden Cole
Festivals
Swansea Bay Film Festival (British premiere)
Galway International Film Festival (Ireland premiere)
Palm Springs Film Festival (American premiere)
British Film Festival in Los Angeles
Thailand International Film Festival
Awards
Best UK short film (under 20 min) at the Swansea Bay Film Festival
Best UK short film (under 20 min) at the India Intentional Film Festival
