Stuart and Dumplings (2020)

Set during the Covid-19 crisis, and filmed under lock-down using Zoom video conferencing software, the film tells the story of Stuart, a young Doctor Who fan with Down's Syndrome who's receiving an online cooking lesson from his grandmother, with his social worker/care manager, Khadija, also in on the call. The ensuing conversation is both funny and moving, as it lays bare the stresses and strains of life in lock-down. Written as a direct response to the current crisis, the film is designed to be shot using only laptop webcams, with all cast and crew continuing to isolate throughout. Written by Ian Winterton, with input from actor Sam Barnard, who plays Stuart, the film was being made to raise awareness and funds for the Down's Syndrome Association.