Treading Water (2025)
Set amidst the backdrop of the iconic Manchester skyline, Danny, fresh out of prison into the tough reality of supported housing and dealing with the mental health issues that have shaped him. Whilst he attempts to get his life back on track a chance encounter with past love Laura shines a light in the dark – but will this hint of romance offer a shot at redemption or lead him on a path to tragedy?
Director: Gino Evans
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Joe Gill as Danny |
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Becky Bowe as Laura |
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Darren Connolly as Warren |
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Darryl Clark as Rob |
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Joanne Dakin as Karen |
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Elianne Byrne as Janet |
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Christine Dalby as Denise |
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Vincent Davies as John |
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Leah Salmon as Emma |
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Tahlia Cherry as Sarah |
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Thomas Ende as Gavin |
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Ben Toye as Tony |
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Christine Barton-Brown as Kath |
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Wendy Patterson as Babs |
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Barney Thompson as Andy |
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Mike Hilton as Steve |
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David Males as Jeff |
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Gemma Louise Nuttall as Prostitute |
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Junior Akinola as Aiden |
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Keane Sudworth as Ryan |
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Umar Ali as Jay |
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Christopher Hollinshead as Vic |
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Christopher Frawley as Cam |
| Directing | Gino Evans | Director |
| Writing | Gino Evans | Writer |
| Production | Ben Toye | Producer |
| Camera | Sam Cronin | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Dan Baboulene | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Andrew Layfield | Sound Designer |
| Art | Cameron Coles | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Alexandra Jackson | Makeup & Hair |
| Sound | Alex Gregson | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Ksenia Placińska | Boom Operator |
| Camera | Tilly Garland | Assistant Camera |
| Editing | Tom Majerski | Colorist |