UK CRIME THRILLER THE INTENT TO BE RELEASED ACROSS UK CINEMAS FROM 29th JULY.
This summer’s eagerly anticipated film stars some of the UK’s finest actors and rappers.
Nicky Slimting Films and Purple Geko today announce their glossy British film, The Intent is set for a theatrical and multiplatform release on Friday 29th July. Written and produced by the award-winning Nicky Slimting Walker (‘It’s A Lot’) and Femi Oyeniran (‘Kidulthood’, ‘Adulthood’, ‘Anuvahood’, ‘It’s A Lot’), who also serves as director, The Intent tells the story of an undercover police officer assigned by Metropolitan Police unit, Trident to bring a notorious gang of robbers and drug traffickers to justice. As the officer becomes entangled in a web of gang culture and lies, will they have “The Intent” to abide by their oath to the force or succumb to the pressure and remain loyal to their crew?
Featuring a stellar cast of British talent, the film will be released in cinemas across the UK in association with Ourscreen, and on digital and home entertainment. To accompany the multiplatform launch, there will also be a motion picture soundtrack released simultaneously, featuring leading UK urban artists Ghetts, Rudekid, Ms. Banks, Big Tobz, Ruff Sqwad, Cadet and more. The soundtrack will be available on Friday 29th July to download online and purchase in stores nationwide.
The film sees Gunz, played by the critically-acclaimed Birmingham actor Dylan Duffus (‘1 Day’ and ‘Line of Duty’), thrust into a world of danger and excitement when he joins the TIC crew, led by the ruthless and notorious Hoodz, who is played by renowned UK grime artist and actor, Scorcher (‘Topboy’). The crew, which also includes Mitch, played by Femi Oyeniran and D’Angel, played by Shone Romulus (‘Topboy’), go from low-level weed peddling to full on armed robberies within a fortnight. As their newfound infamy affords them a glamorous life of guns, drugs and girls, they soon catch the unwanted attention of the police and a rival gang. To make matters worst they also have to deal with being infiltrated by an undercover police officer.
The film also features a number of leading UK artists, including successful hip hop duo, Krept and Konan, and champion of the streets, Fekky who is signed to Island Records. Other actors include Ashley Chin, (‘Law & Order: UK’, ‘Waking the Dead’, ‘Silent Witness’, ‘Casualty’, ‘Storm Damage’), Jade Asha (‘Drake’, ‘AWOL’) and Sarah Akokhia (‘Venus vs Mars’, ‘Hallows Eve’).
Determined to break the mould of filmmaking, Nicky and Femi have partnered with UK based digital-social platform, Ourscreen – which aims to support the great work being done in cinema across the UK and enables film fans to control their local screens.
Director and Producer, Femi Oyeniran says:
“We wanted to create a film that harked back to the American classics we grew up watching – Paid in Full, Juice, Belly and In Too Deep, films that starred the most popular rappers of their time. So we have been meticulous in putting every aspect of the film together from its conception to its release. From casting some of the best UK talent like Scorcher, Krept & Konan and Fekky, amongst others, to supplementing the film with a monumental soundtrack and music videos with leading artists such as Ghetts. We have also been working closely with new platform Ourscreen and believe that it is the future of cinema, especially for younger audiences as it gives them greater choice and flexibility over theatrical screenings.”
Writer and Producer, Nicky Slimting Walker says:
“The Ourscreen model is a perfect way to make sure our film demographic are able to see it in their local cinema where it might not have been showing by setting up their own screening with friends and family. My hope is that The Intent will be the first in a long line of films that we plan to unleash to youth audiences with this platform.”
Actor, Scorcher adds:
“It’s so exciting to see the film coming out after all the hard work we put into it. I’m really proud to just be apart of this.”
A full list of the cinemas is available here.
