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Robin A. Townsend | |
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 Robin A. Townsend, British filmmaker | |
| Born | 1982 (age 42–43) United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, Writer, Producer, Actor, Director |
Robin A. Townsend (born 1982) is a British filmmaker, writer, producer, actor, and director. He is best known for his science fiction short The Desperate End (2023), which has screened internationally and won multiple awards. Townsend's work blends genre cinema with psychological and social themes and has been featured in international media and British regional press.
Early life and career
[edit]Townsend was born in the United Kingdom in 1982. He began producing short films and independent television projects in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. His anthology series Conditions (2018–19) was reported in the regional press, highlighting local filming venues, celebrity casting, and its contribution to the film industry.[1][2][3][4][5]
Film career
[edit]The Desperate End (2023)
[edit]Townsend wrote and produced the short film The Desperate End, filmed in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It has been selected and awarded at multiple international festivals:
- Official Selection, International Thai Film Festival 2024.[6]
- Winner, World Film Festival, Cannes (June 2024).[7]
- Selected, Cheltenham International Film Festival (2024 Shorts Reel).[8]
- Winner, Los Angeles Movie and Music Video Awards (Best War Film).[9]
The film received reviews in both international and UK outlets. Film Threat praised its intensity and storytelling craft,[10] while UK Film Review noted its strong visuals but critiqued narrative coherence.[11] The film was also featured on *7TV Kyrgyzstan*, which reported on its international festival participation.[12]
Phasma (in post-production, 2027)
[edit]Townsend is directing Phasma, a UK-based psychological horror feature. The production was covered by the Stroud News & Journal and the County Times in 2024, reporting on its development and filming in Powys and Gloucestershire.[13][14]
Influencer (in production, Sri Lanka, 2025–26)
[edit]Townsend is co-producing Influencer, a found-footage horror exploring social media and digital identity. The project has been reported in South Asian media: [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]
Operator 5 (in production, Kyrgyzstan, 2026)
[edit]Operator 5 is a dystopian science fiction feature currently in production in Central Asia. Reported by Take2 Indie Review, the film has been described as a celebrity-led Kyrgyz–UK co-production.[23]
Disfellowshipped (in development)
[edit]Townsend is developing Disfellowshipped, a feature examining religious trauma. It has been described in Film Daily and Take2 Indie Review as one of his most personal projects.[24][25]
Style and themes
[edit]Townsend's films are frequently described as examples of "trauma realism," blending science fiction and horror genre conventions with narratives shaped by lived trauma, neurodivergence, and outsider authorship. His projects span the UK, Kyrgyzstan, and Sri Lanka, combining transnational production with hybrid narrative forms.
Recognition
[edit]- The Desperate End received awards at the World Film Festival Cannes (2024) and the Los Angeles Movie and Music Video Awards, as well as official selections at the International Thai Film Festival 2024 and Cheltenham International Film Festival 2024.
- The film was also featured on *7TV Kyrgyzstan*, which reported on its international success.
- His projects Phasma, Influencer, and Conditions have been documented in UK regional press and South Asian media.
- Critical reviews of The Desperate End appeared in Film Threat and UK Film Review.
Selected filmography
[edit]- Conditions (2018–19) – TV anthology
- The Desperate End (2023) – short film
- Phasma (2027, post-production) – feature
- Influencer (2025–26, in production) – feature
- Operator 5 (2026, in production) – feature
- Disfellowshipped (in development) – feature
References
[edit]- ^ "B&B used for new TV series". Hereford Times. 2019. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Netflix filming in Ross-on-Wye". Ross Gazette. 2018. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Fenella Fielding to appear in Ross series". Ross Gazette. 2018. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Filming in Stroud". Stroud News & Journal. 2018. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Dennis Waterman joins cast". Gloucestershire Live. 2019. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "International Thai Film Festival 2024 Official Selections". Thai Film Festival. 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "World Film Festival Winners, June 2024". World Film Festival. 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Shorts Reel 2024". Cheltenham International Film Festival. 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Los Angeles Movie and Music Video Awards – Winners". Best Film Awards. 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ Ng, Alan (2025-06-28). "The Desperate End". Film Threat. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ Hemingway, William (2025-07-07). "The Desperate End". UK Film Review. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "7TV report on The Desperate End". 7TV Kyrgyzstan. 2024-07-10. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Filming in Stroud". Stroud News & Journal. 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Cannes award-winning director shoots film in Powys". County Times. 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "An English film by Eelam Tamil youth". Nakkheeran. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Full-length film Influencer". Arasiyal Today. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Influencer movie England (Tamil)". Hindusthan Samachar (Tamil). 2025-08-04. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Influencer is a full-length English-language film from England". Webdunia (Tamil). 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Influencer – thriller story of Sri Lanka". Right News Raja. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Influencer is a horror journey about a couple who research horror stories". Cinemainbox. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Influencer movie crime thriller England". Captain News. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Influencer is a full-length English-language film from England". Maalaimalar. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Coverage of Operator 5". Take2 Indie Review. 2026. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Coverage of Disfellowshipped". Film Daily. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Coverage of Disfellowshipped". Take2 Indie Review. 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
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