A woman with dark hair and a leather jacket, sitting on a chair in a dimly lit room with an exposed light bulb. She is looking up with a serious expression. The background features wooden panels and a worn interior. Text on the image includes the title 'IN GOOD HANDS' and the names 'Adele Marie' and 'Josh Wichard,' with production credits at the bottom.

“I said no fucking noise, this is supposed to be fucking fun!”

A punchy comedy thriller centred around Keeley; a troubled and fiery young woman who takes matters into her own hands when tragedy strikes her family.

A black and white photo of a metal gate with a sign that reads 'Filming in Progress, Please pass quietly.' The gate is flanked by brick and wood structures and some overgrown plants.
Three people on a film set discussion, one holding a clapperboard that reads, 'In Good Hands'.
Two workers on a construction site, with one standing by a window using a tool and another directing or signaling with their hand, surrounded by scaffolding and exposed walls.
Two men working on a building interior, one adjusting a ladder and the other holding a large black cloth near a window with peeling walls.
Two men, one standing on an elevated wooden platform with braces, the other partly visible below, are in a dilapidated room with peeling paint. The standing man is smiling, wearing headphones, holding a tool, and reaching out his hand. The scene is s
Interior of a building under renovation with exposed walls and construction tools, including a ladder, chairs, and spilled wires.
A woman setting up a professional video camera on a tripod in an industrial-style room with distressed walls and a small window.
Open black guitar case on a wooden floor with items inside, surrounded by other bags and equipment in a room with brick and concrete walls.
Black and white photo of a person standing on a ladder in a room with peeling paint walls and a large window in the background. The person is silhouetted against the light coming through the window.
A person standing in a partially renovated room, looking down, with a ladder in the foreground and a large window in the background.
A man standing in a dilapidated room with worn walls and a window, holding a lit light bulb in one hand and a coil of rope in the other.
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Empty room with unfinished walls and wooden floor, a stool with a tripod and camera, a bucket, a water bottle, a small toolbox, and some scattered cables and tools, with a large window letting in light.
An empty room with a vintage lamp on a small stool, a ladder leading to an opening above, and a person standing in the background near a wall with peeling paint, in black and white.
A person in a black outfit is adjusting headphones in a rustic, unfinished room with camera equipment set up including a camera on a tripod, a camera on a small table, and a toolbox on the floor. The room has concrete walls, a window, and a door with
Black and white photo of two women in a rustic, unfinished room. One woman is working with film equipment on a table, while the other woman stands near a door, looking outside or at her phone.
People in a dimly lit room with some on the left side near a table with a coffee dispenser, and others on the right side, with some writing or working on a wall. The room has old, worn walls and a wooden floor.
Three men wearing headsets and casual clothing standing in a rustic, partially wooden room, discussing a production or filming setup.
A person standing in a cluttered, dilapidated room with peeling walls and a rough ceiling, looking out a large, bright window.
A woman wearing a knit hat and a jacket is looking down, interacting with a bag or package near a window in a room with tiled and rustic wall surfaces, in black and white.
A woman in a dark jacket stands inside a room, holding a small suitcase and looking down. The room has a peeling wall with holes and a large window with light coming through, revealing some trees and a building outside.
Two women smiling and talking inside a room with a window. One woman holds a bag, the other holds a closed laptop. The room has peeling paint and a cluttered table.
A woman in a dark jacket is standing inside a dimly lit room, holding a handgun and looking down at it, with her face turned slightly to the left. She is near a window, and outside, there are trees and cars visible through the glass.
A person with short curly hair leaning over a sink or counter near a window, surrounded by bottles and containers, in a dimly lit room.
A person with a hat taking a photo or video of another person holding a hat, cloaked in shadow, on a wooden porch or deck.
A man wearing a cap and headset with a microphone looking out of a window while holding a curtain back in a dimly lit room.
A cluttered table with various items including a thermos, medicine bottles, a container of eye patches, packs of cigarettes, a lighter, and a first aid kit. A window is in the background with a drawing of a human face and notes taped to the wall.
Two women in a dark, dilapidated room with peeling walls, one hanging laundry and the other smiling.
A group of five people standing inside an indoor space with a paper-covered window in the background, black and white photo.
A woman leading a guided tour with a group of people inside an industrial-style room with distressed walls, wooden beams, and large window with paper notes taped to it.
A group of people gathered in an industrial-style room with exposed brick and unfinished wood, listening to a woman who appears to be speaking or presenting.
A black and white photo of an empty room with a wooden floor and a window covered in crumpled newspapers. In the center of the room, there is a wooden chair, and to the left, an stool and a tripod with a mounted device.
Filming crew working in a dimly lit, unfinished room with rough walls and an exposed ceiling, some crew members with headsets and camera equipment.
Two people face each other in a dimly lit, rough-textured room with peeling paint, an exposed brick fireplace, and a single bare lightbulb hanging from the ceiling.
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Black and white photo of a film crew on a set. A woman is leaning down towards a seated person, likely giving directions. Several crew members are operating camera equipment, wearing headphones and focused on the scene. The setting is an industrial-s
A black and white photo of a film crew shooting a scene, with a camera operator holding a professional camera and a crew member holding a boom microphone, in a dimly lit, rough indoor setting.
Black and white photo shows a film set scene with two women in foreground, one sitting with hands behind back and head tilted, and the other leaning in close, engaged in conversation. Crew members and a camera operator in the background, some looking
Filmmakers and crew working on a production set, with one person operating a professional camera and others setting up equipment in a behind-the-scenes shot.
A woman in a dark sweater is standing in front of a camera crew in a dimly lit room. The crew, wearing headphones and caps, is setting up equipment, with a large camera pointed at the woman. The background has a wall covered with newspapers.
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Film crew working on a set with a director giving instructions, a camera operator with a camera rig, and crew members adjusting equipment, in a rustic, industrial space with exposed brick and distressed walls.
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Black and white photo of a film crew filming indoors. A man wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap holds a camera, while two women and a man sit or stand nearby. Part of the scene is obscured by two vertical objects on the sides.
Filmmakers and crew working on a film set, with a camera operator holding a professional camera and crew members wearing headphones, in a room with rough walls and minimal lighting.
Film crew on set with a director and actors, filming scene in a rustic, dimly lit room with exposed brick and wooden beams.
Filmmaking scene with crew members on a set, including a woman in a black jacket holding a gun, and a man operating a camera, with a wall made of newspapers in the background, in black and white.
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A woman is smiling during a film shoot with a crew including a camera operator and a director in an industrial setting.
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Filming crew setting up a shot in an indoor space with distressed walls and newspaper-covered boards, including a cameraman with headphones, a woman with a clipboard, and a seated man using a tablet.
A black-and-white photo of a film crew on set. A man is holding a professional camera, gathered around by others, with one person sitting and two women working on set design or lighting in a rustic, partially unfinished room with newspaper-covered wa
Black and white photo of a person sitting and looking at a tablet, while a camera operator records them, in a rustic room with brick fireplace and wooden floors.
A woman with short curly hair applies makeup or makeup-like substance to a man with medium-length hair and a beard, sitting in front of a textured wall with a window in the background.
People on a movie set or in a recording studio, with one woman in the foreground smiling, wearing a hat and headphones, and multiple men in the background with headphones and microphones, some holding equipment, in a dimly lit space.
A man sitting on a stool in a dimly lit room with distressed walls, surrounded by several people. The man has headphones around his neck, wears a dark jacket and pants, and looks upward. The others are standing, some with equipment and one using a sm
A man wearing a cap and black shirt, smiling widely, holding a camera rig above his head, standing in a room with unfinished walls and visible ceiling beams.
A person operating a professional digital movie camera on a tripod, with another person partially visible on the side in a room with chairs and a plain wall.
A woman with short hair and a focused expression sits in a photography studio facing a professional camera on a tripod. The studio has a textured wall, a black curtain, and equipment bags on the floor.
A man operating a professional video camera mounted on a stabilizer rig in a studio setting with concrete walls and wooden ceiling beams.
A man operating a professional film camera on a rig, wearing headphones and a cap, with a tattooed arm, in an industrial setting.
A woman standing in a dilapidated room, talking to a seated person whose face is not visible. The room has peeling walls and a window covered with newspapers.
A black-and-white photo of a woman standing in a dimly lit, dilapidated room with newspapers taped on the wall behind her. She is looking slightly to the side and holding a bag. Two men are partially visible, one on the left side with his face turned
Behind-the-scenes shot of a film crew filming in an abandoned or rundown building, with a cameraman operating a camera rig and another crew member holding a boom microphone, while a person sits nearby with a tablet.
A woman wearing a hat and coat sitting on the floor and smiling while looking at a camera.
Three people on a film set: a woman wearing a beret, a smiling man with curly hair, and a man with a cap operating a professional camera.
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Black and white photo of a film crew on set. A person is sitting on a bench, and a woman is standing and holding a camera, possibly directing. Two crew members are operating a large professional camera, filming the scene.
A woman with a hat and a smiling man with a badge sitting on the floor in a rustic, unfinished room with peeling walls and a stool.
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A man sitting against a wall in conversation with a woman standing nearby, holding a folder and camera in a dimly lit, rustic room.
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A young person with curly hair, wearing headphones and a holiday sweater, is sitting on a chair in front of a camera, with a wall behind them. There is tape over their mouth and their hands are clasped together.
A woman with blonde hair standing indoors, pointing her finger at someone who is seated and viewed from behind. The room has walls with peeling paint and a background covered with newspapers. There is a small spotlight on the floor illuminating the s
A black-and-white photo of five people in a room with a worn, textured wall. One man is wearing a cap and headphones around his neck, gesturing while talking to a woman with dark hair in a leather jacket with a fur collar, who is listening with her h
Four women are standing and smiling in a partially finished room with bare walls. Two of them are on the left side, holding mugs, and two on the right side, one of whom is wearing headphones and a cap. There is a lamp with a fringed shade on a small
Two women standing in an old, rough brick and plaster room divided by a partition wall. The woman on the left is holding a polka-dotted mug and pointing, wearing a dark jacket and a hat. The woman on the right is smiling, dressed in dark clothing, an
A woman in a puffy jacket giving a thumbs up inside a rustic, partially unfinished room with exposed brick, wooden beams, paper-covered window, and visible wiring.
A woman sitting on a windowsill in an industrial space, smiling and holding a cup, with people in the background in front of a wall decorated with newspapers.
A woman sitting on a stool against a grungy, textured wall, holding a disposable coffee cup, wearing a hat, scarf, and striped pants, smiling at the camera in a black and white photo.
Three people standing in a room with rough concrete walls and newspapers taped to the window. One woman is pointing at something, another woman with a hat looks down, and a man stands with his hands by his side. A small light on the floor illuminates
Three people standing in a dimly lit, grungy room with newspaper-covered windows and exposed brick walls, engaging in conversation.
Black and white photo of a man with a badge standing in a smoky room, while a second person wearing headphones takes a photo or video of him. Several other people are in the background, with a wall covered in newspapers.
Behind-the-scenes of a film crew in a smoke-filled room with several crew members, including one woman holding a clapperboard and taking notes, and a man holding a water bottle, all engaged in a discussion.
Black and white photo of a woman standing in front of a mirror with a confident expression, wearing a jacket with a fur collar, a white top, and jewelry, surrounded by a dim, artistic environment with hanging light bulbs and silhouettes of other peop
Black and white photo of a film crew filming a woman speaking with a microphone, seen through a monitor in a dimly lit setting with equipment and scaffolding.
Three people in a dimly lit room; a woman with blonde hair sitting at a desk, a woman with a cap sitting next to her, and a man with headphones on, working on a computer or equipment.
Two people on a film set behind the camera, one with dark hair on the left and one wearing a beanie on the right, with a monitor showing a woman in a blazer being recorded.
Two women smiling with arms raised, facing each other in a room with exposed brick and concrete walls, one with a jacket and the other with a leather jacket, illuminated by a hanging light bulb and a table lamp.

Q&A

Where did the original idea for the film come from and what was its core message?

The idea was sparked after we watched Adolescence. We were really drawn to the immediacy and intimacy of the one-take format, something we had never seen before, and which still feels quite rare in mainstream tv and film. It pushed us to create something that felt immersive, unfiltered and visceral. At its core, we wanted to challenge stereotypes and take the audience on a journey full of unexpected turns. The continuous take keeps you locked into the moment, so you experience everything alongside the characters, right through to the very end.

What creative inspirations did you draw upon for the style of the film?

We all love Guy Ritchie’s work- his sharp, character-driven storytelling with straight comedy woven in. Look-wise, the moodiness and dark, gritty tone were heavily influenced by The Penguin, as well as some of Roger Deakins’ work, particularly Sicario, Prisoners, and Blade Runner 2049.

What were the biggest creative or logistical challenges?

Where do I begin? A single continuous 10-minute shot was the biggest challenge, both creatively and logistically.
Creatively, it meant writing a script that worked as a compelling story while being achievable in one take, with precise attention to pacing, movement, and flow.
Logistically, everything had to be meticulously planned. Most of the day was spent rehearsing and coordinating timing, camera movement, and working with the MUA and SFX team to ensure the final take was seamless. We only had four takes due to turnaround time, which added extra pressure.

How did the sound and the visuals marry together to create the mood of the film?

We kept the sound design quite simple, choosing not to score the film throughout. Instead, we used a powerful custom-written outro song that comes in as the film reaches its climax. We wanted the audience to really feel the intensity of the acting and the single take-to be held in the moment, with the camera driving the story.
Three people conversing in an industrial setting, one person sitting on a chair, two standing, with a single exposed light bulb hanging from the ceiling, and walls with peeling paint and exposed wooden beams.