The Tide
Drama
Short Film
Domestic abuse survivor Zoe is forced by an unforgiving family court system to engage with her abuser, the father of her son. Trapped between her trauma and the threat of losing custody, she is driven toward a drastic, impossible choice.
Starring Poppy Le Friar and Jack Parr.
Written and Directed by Anne-Marie Scragg
Produced by Jim Page
Director of Photography – Paul Mortlock
Composer Mike Ladouceur
Sound Designer Paul Darling
Winner: Best Film: Cutshorts Film Festival
Nominated for best short film at Manchester Film Festival
Runner Up: Narrative drama at Ealing Film Festival.
Screenings at:
Aesthetica film Festival
Women X Film Festival
Nottingham Film Festival
Bradford International Film Festival
Mansfield Town film Festival
Toronto Internation Film Festival



















