FIXED

By Jez ALSOP

GAMBOL FILMS LTD - as PROD

Thriller - Completed 2020

The night before he leaves to start a new life in Spain, a petty gambler is kidnapped. Can he escape before it's too late?
Fixed is an anxiety inducing, contained thriller, pumped full of emotion and adrenaline. It's Uncut Gems meets Buried played through facetime, texts and phone calls.

Festivals
& Awards

Midlands Movies Awards 2022
Best Feature Film
Midlands Movies Awards 2022
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Midlands Movies 2022
Best Cinematography
National Film Awards UK 2022
Best Thriller
Southend on Sea Film Festival 2022
Feature Films
    • Year of production
    • 2020
    • Genres
    • Thriller
    • Countries
    • UNITED KINGDOM
    • Languages
    • ENGLISH
    • Budget
    • 0.6 - 1 M$
    • Duration
    • 85 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Jez ALSOP
    • Writer(s)
    • Ryan DAVIS
    • Producer(s)
    • Alan MCQUEEN (Gambol Films), Ryan DAVIS (Gambol Films), Jez ALSOP (Gambol Films)
    • Synopsis
    • On the night low-level gambler, Daz Clemance is leaving Birmingham to start a crime-free life with his girlfriend in Spain, he‘s accused of fixing a bareknuckle fight in a warehouse. He is beaten, stabbed and locked in a cupboard to await certain death at the hands of Al Coop - the gangster he supposedly swindled money from. The problem is, his plane is due to leave in an hour and he has to pay-off money lender, Nial and also convince his estranged son, Jimmy to quit his gangster lifestyle and go to University. With two thousand pounds hidden in his trousers for Jimmy - Daz begins his escape. The only person willing to help him is stoner, Ravi but he’s beaten up by Al Coop’s men, who take the cash meant for Nial. When Jimmy finally calls, Daz is bleeding heavily and semi-conscious. Jimmy realises Daz is dying, forgives him for neglecting him as a kid and promises to take him to hospital. But, Nial intercepts Jimmy and tells Daz he’s coming for his money. Daz finally escapes and after killing Al, collapses. Suddenly, the warehouse door opens. Only, it’s not Nial that walks in, its Jimmy - Jimmy gave Nial the wrong address. Now, Jimmy helps Daz to his feet and drags him outside to freedom