Director's Statement

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Tommy the Superhero (2024) is an incredibly ambitious project which came to life in a way I never expected. With a cracking cast and crew, this dissertation film tackles the superhero genre in a micro-budget short and attempts to twist a narrative that so many studios have exploited. I’m so thankful to all the incredibly talented people who agreed to help me make this project, as their help and support are the only reason it exists in the first place and honestly, I could not have asked for a better team. The story of Tommy the Superhero was important for me to tell because it proves that even when things are bad, anyone can find the courage to ask for help. 

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Film Synopsis

 

Tommy is a young Lancashire lad who dreams of being one thing: A Superhero! But with every part of his life shaded with misery, he will have to search deep down within himself to become the real hero he pretends to be.