Award-winning Independent Film Production
Creating original dramas, documentaries and promotional films from the heart of the Midlands.
Marion Chittenden is an accomplished Producer with an extensive portfolio of filming locations, directors, crew, and actors—bringing together everything required to turn a script into a screen-ready production. With deep industry connections and a reputation for seamless coordination, Marion is the go-to professional for projects of all scales.
She offers a tailored service to writers, helping them connect with directors, crew, locations, and cast—guiding their scripts from page to production. In parallel, she supports directors, who may already have a team in mind, by sourcing filming locations, managing budgets, or organising premiere events.
Depending on the needs of the production, Marion can step into a variety of key roles—location manager, casting agent, production manager, or budget consultant—and also assist in finding set or costume designers. Her adaptable, hands-on approach ensures directors have the support they need, from concept to completion.
Marion works closely with Sutton Coldfield Movie Makers and Highbury Theatre, both based in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, further enriching her network and collaborative reach across the Midlands creative community.
Writer/Directors currently working with Dawn Till Dusk Films
Alexander Annunziato
Alexander Annunziato is a prolific Writer and 'up and coming' Director, currently working with Dawn till Dusk Films on several of his projects.
He has won awards with his film 'The Interview', and with this Production Company has filmed 'Truth' and 'Fate', both of which have been entered into Film Festivals and competitions around the world.
Alex is working with Dawn till Dusk Films on a new project called 'The Inn of the Second Chance' and the pilot of a TV series called 'Lucy Spooks'.
"Whilst always having a love for writing since I was a child, I only started to write scripts in 2016. My first film as writer and director was a thriller called 'Pawns and Kings'. This was awarded 4 stars at Birmingham International amateur film festival. Since then I have written and directed 4 more films, including 'The Interview' that achieved 5 stars at BIAFF. I also wrote the script 'Art of Persuasion' for renowned award winning director Howard Smith. Working with Dawn till Dusk films has helped me to understand filming at a professional level and I look forward to making many films with them. My own aspirations are to make feature length films at a professional level that will be shown at cinemas and such streaming services as Netflix"
Adam Pritchett
Adam Pritchett graduated from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2010 after studying acting for 3 years. He continued working in the industry as an actor until he moved to Trentino in Northern Italy during Brexit and the covid pandemic and became an English teacher. During the almost six years that he has been in Italy he has acted in multiple films but his first opportunity to direct a film came in the form of 'The Quiet Shore'. This project in collaboration with iSpeak English - a company that teaches young Italian children and teenagers how to speak English - allowed Adam to finally get some experience on the other side of the camera.
"I am excited to be working with Dawn Till Dusk Films on a future film set in England and Italy."
Simon Tomlinson
New Writer/Director Simon Tomlinson (DOP/Camera) on 'The Interview' with Writer/Director Alexander Annunziato has joined Dawn Till Dusk Films for his second short to be filmed in September 2026.
Simon is a highly experienced cinematographer who developed his skills whilst running a video production company which specialised in creating marketing videos for a wide variety of clients. He is now applying his expertise to narrative film making which has included a short film called ‘The Interview’ that was awarded 5 stars from the British International Amateur Film Festival.
“I knew Marion was a producer that I wanted to work with as soon as I met her. She is extremely determined, ambitious and someone who gets things done! I am delighted to be part of Dawn till Dusk Films and really excited about the upcoming films we have planned”
Producers currently working with Dawn Till Dusk Films
Julian Austwick
Julian Austwick entered the filmmaking world in 2012 and started off making short films, corporate videos and event content. Since then he has won numerous awards for short films on festival runs, been DOP on several feature films and started his own production company, Rash Productions, who are set to release a feature length documentary, ‘Burlesquercise - Dancing Dirty or Female Empowerment’ and the pilot episode of a sci-fi drama series called ‘Belief’ later this year.
Julian is currently working on episode two of ‘Belief’ and a feature comedy/drama called ‘All The Right Curves’ dubbed the ‘Female Full Monty’.
Mark Webster
Mark Webster has worked in the arts for almost 30 years, beginning his career in theatre as a writer, director and producer. Over that time, he has produced more than 150 stage shows, directed around 40 productions, and adapted numerous works of classical literature for the stage.
Mark's passion for film developed around 15 years ago, first through social projects and collaborations with other charities. Since then, he has worked with the Guildhall in Stratford on a number of educational short films, as well as on projects with young people, three Hands On short comedy films, a film review show, and various promotional videos for the theatre.
Most recently, Mark wrote and directed the short films 'Everyone In' and 'Sometimes It Isn’t Even Worth Getting Out Of Bed', both of which have won several awards and screened at film festivals.
In 2011, he opened the Blue Orange Theatre in Birmingham, which he personally helped build and which continues to thrive today.
"I am looking forward to collaborating with Dawn Till Dusk Films."
Dawn Till Dusk Films Technical Team
Iulian Gutu
Iulian Gutu, a professional cinematographer based in Italy. He will be travelling to the UK and working with us for the first time in the near future.
We are so excited that he has agreed to join the team.
"I am a freelance videographer and editor with over a decade of visual storytelling experience. His journey began behind the lens at live shows and concerts, capturing the high-energy pulse of dancers and musical performances.
After spending 10 years learning and developing his craft at a creative studio in Italy—delivering commercial video and photography projects for diverse clients—he transitioned into full-time freelancing.
Through Dawn Till Dusk Films, he is actively pushing deeper into short films and narrative cinematography—bringing evocative stories to life from script to screen.
Robin Slater
Robin Slater is from the Midlands In the UK. He has made many independent films and is an acclaimed international multi award-winning editor with best editor wins that include 2-11-17 & Cannes World FF. Robin is also IMDB registered as Editor, Assistant Director and Cinematography, this includes drone cinematography. Robin has also done some acting but he is better known for his behind the camera work.
In November 2025, Robin Slater started collaborating with Dawn Till Dusk Films and has now been a part of a number of productions with many more planned for the future.
Kevin Billington
Kevin Billington has had several roles as crew working with Dawn Till Dusk Films. From Clapperboard on 'Turn Left to Murder' to Sound recordist, editor, vfx, colourist, sound design on 'Truth' & one of two camera operators on 'Fate'.
"I enjoy working with producer Marion. Absolutely professional in all projects she tackles. From ensuring the locations are top notch, the actors are suitable. The set is an enjoyable and inclusive environment, where every member is treated with dignity and care.
I look forward to working more with Dawn Till Dusk Films."
Gordon Hunt
Gordon Hunt If you watched TV in the 80s and 90s you’ll have seen Gordon‘s name go by, not as a Sound recordist but as an editor, and he hopes that of all the thousands of cuts he put on the Air you never noticed one of them.
Gordon likes working with Dawn Till Dusk Films because you never know what will come up next and he likes working with the ever busy and resourceful Marion as long as he can keep up with her.
Jack Grainger
David Bardell
David Bardell has acted in a number of Alexander Annunziato's films, including 'Pawns and Kings' and 'Turn Left To Murder'. But his main contribution is to provide the skills to build the Dawn till Dusk Films website.
Dawn Till Dusk Films Forthcoming Productions
SINGLE ESPRESSO
Ben is single, and he has been for a very long time! But his world is blown apart when Jessica walks into his usual coffee shop on an average Monday morning before work. She totally takes his breath away but will he be able to overcome his fear and social anxiety to go and talk to her, or will he be destined to being single and lonely forever?
With grateful thanks to Boldmere Bistro for agreeing to let us use the cafe as our location for Single Espresso; filming mid-September 2026.
APOCALYPSE ALAN
Apocalypse Alan: In a world where sugar and flour are more valuable than gold, one man is sent to recover the secret of the perfect cake but what begins as a routine assignment quickly turns into something stranger, darker, and far, far more ridiculous. As Alan crosses a world ruled by pastry cults, rogue vending machines, vegan conspiracies, and the bizarre politics of survival, he begins to realise that perfection is not a gift — it’s a threat.
Actor Alan Groucott posing at one of the locations for our forthcoming film, now in pre-Production.
THE INN OF THE SECOND CHANCE
A man who cannot escape his past. A future marked with doubt. Bravery comes in many forms, sometimes unseen. Love lost and found. Two brothers, one destiny.
Bitter to live in times like these. While God declines beyond the seas. Instead, man, king or peasantry, raises his gross authority. When he thinks God has gone away, man takes up his sword to slay. His brother; we can hear death’s door. It shadows the hovels of the poor. Like the old songs they left behind, we hung our harps in the willows again. Ballads of boys blow on the wind, their blood is mingled with the rain.
Story inspired by this poem by Hedd Wynn, a Welsh poet.
Yr Ysgwrn is a 19th-century Welsh farmhouse located near Trawsfynydd in Gwynedd, Wales. It is best known as the former home of poet Hedd Wyn (Ellis Humphrey Evans), whose death in the First World War and posthumous 1917 National Eisteddfod victory made him a national symbol of loss and remembrance in Wales.
Dawn Till Dusk Films Current Productions
FATE
FATE: Two Viking Female Warriors. One determined to forge her own story and defy the rule of man. The other finds comfort in a world shaped by others. Between them, they must choose their paths in life.
TRUTH
Truth: A father murdered. A daughter seeking the truth. The dead awakened. Secrets unveiled. Be careful what you wish for
THE QUIET SHORE
The Quiet Shore: The summer is long in Northern Italy and Albi and his friends don't have much to do. Hanging out by the river amongst the mountains they discover the body of a woman washed up on the shore...
TURN LEFT TO MURDER
Turn Left To Murder is a murder mystery set in a club owned by a gangster. One victim, three suspects, two investigators with not a brain cell between them! What could possibly go right!
Turn Left To Murder was the company's first project - an experimental dark comedy filmed on iPhones.
***Awarded 3-Stars at BIAFF 2026***
"... There’s a spark of personality running through it that makes the experience enjoyable."
"... The humour lands well, giving the film a playful charm that keeps it engaging."
"... This film sits comfortably at three stars because it shows clear creativity and effort
