COME MAKE FILMS
Autumn Event
31st October 2026
Feature Film
Final Truth
Writer / Director:
Executive Producers:
A mysterious legacy reveals the first clue to an ancient secret hidden for more than two thousand years. As a forgotten trail begins to unravel, the search leads towards a discovery that could rewrite history. But the closer they come to the truth, the more uncertain its consequences.
Jonathan Brooker
Barbara McGregor
Producer:
co-Producers:
Editors:
Production Consultants:
Production Manager:
Supervising Assistant Director:
VFX Supervisor
Petrina Rodwell
Matt Goddard (creative), Tom Burbeck (visual effects)
Paul Burton
Gavin Saville
Andrew Fineburg
to be confirmed
Harry Norton
Tom Burbeck (Ancient Egyptian Scenes)
Current Status:
October 2026
ACTIVE Cast & Crew Calls for 24-NOV-26 film shoot
see menu below for details
PRODUCTION
Young Cleopatra scenes. Set in Egyptian Alexandria 55BCE
PRE-PRODUCTION
Queen Cleopatra scenes. Set in Egyptian Alexandria 50BCE
Wrapped: Sequences and Scenes That Have Completed Filming
Chichester Action-Chase Scene
WRAPPED
Incorporating foot chases, motorbike chase, bus - motorcycle collision, delivery van, police chase, hand-to-hand combat, restaurant fight.
Status: Post-Production completed. Awaiting final editorial approval to proceed to production edit (expected 2028)
Filming Dates: 21st to 23rd May 2025
Locations: Central Chichester / Chichester Cross / Chichester Cathedral
Costumes: Police uniforms & markings, various motorbiker
Props: Branded bus, x2 police vehicles, x3 motorbikes, artefact, motorcycle helmets
Special Props: Helicopter within a green chroma shroud, parachutes, crash mats (separate sub-project)
Risks: Prodction risk assessments for potholes, pathing, vegetation, buildings, stunts, stunt action, camera & lighting, grip and crew kit, public safety. Full insurance review and report, supported by licensing and approvals from Sussex Film Office, West Sussex County Council, Chichester District & City Council, Chichester Cathedral, blue-light services.
CAST Claudia Gregory (Dr Harriett Carter)
Ketan Majmudar (Rami Haboor)
Peter McCrohon (Harry Peters, Museum Assistant Curator)
Sophie Karl (Madeline)
Mark Chapman (Henry)
James Wingate (thug)
Chris Sheen (thug)
Craig Standen (thug)
Richard Adams (thug)
Lee Richards (tourist guide)
Will Challis (thug)
Mwenya Chisanga (thug)
Rhys Bloy (motorcycle thug)
Lee Richards (motorcycle thug)
Mike Freeman (senior police officer)
Hannah Slack (police assistant)
Victoria Turton (rapid response police)
John Keeley (rapid response police)
Kasey Cave (rapid response police)
Callum Madill (Ewan the lost motorcyclist)
Belle Stroud (assistant chef)
Tyler Gaucheron-Land (delivery boy)
Jack Malkin (delivery boy)
Lottie Norton (cafe staff)
Jason Haydney (cafe staff)
EXTRAS
Linzi Martin
Jack Malkin
Katie Burgess
Chantelle Mason
Mark Penny
CREW Director - Jonathan Brooker
Producer - Petrina Rodwell
Co-Producer - Matt Goddard
Production Assistant - Hannah Slack
DoP / 1st Camera - Jay Whittaker
Editor - Paul Burton
Supervising Assistant Director - Harry Norton
Assistant Director - Victoria Turton
Assistant Director - Catherine Cockerham
Script & Continuity - Rhianna Turner
Script & Continuity - Harvey Harrison-Doyle
3rd Assistant Director - Meg Cumberbatch
Action Stunt Director - Adam Richards
Fight & Combat Coach - John Keeley
Saija Clark (motorbiker double for Claudia Gregory)
1st Camera Unit
1st Assistant Camera - Evan Riley
2nd Assistant Camera - Eloise Rouse
2nd Camera Unit
Steadicam Operator - Jake Allen
1st Assistant Camera - Tobey Gannon
2nd Assistant Camera - Simon King
3rd Camera Unit
Camera Operator - Paul Burton
Drone Camera / Operator - Alan Cross
Sound Boom Operators - Josh Ilsters / Ashley Thompson
Sound Recordist / Engineer - Paul Burton
DIT / Data Wrangler - Josh Ilsters
BTS Stills Photographer - Issie Collier
BTS Stills Photographer - Charlie Allison
BTS Stills Photographer - Matt Goddard
Runner - Lee Richards
Runner - William Brooker
MARSHALLS
Arron Rouse
Kyle Gardner-Drury
Ryn Du Plessis
Belle Stroud
Lottie Norton
Jack Malkin
POST-PRODUCTION TEAM
Petrina Rodwell - Supervising Producer
Matt Goddard - co-Producer
Paul Burton - Editorial
Jonathan Brooker - Soundtrack Composer (initial music)
WITH THANKS
Birchwood Motors KIA, Chichester
Chichester Cathedral
Chichester NewPark Cinema
Chichester City Council
Chichester District Council
Sussex Film Office
Fernleigh, Chichester
NERO Coffee, Chichester
NewPark Film & Community Centre, Chichester
Terry Pascaquale's Wholesale Fruit & Vegetables Supplies, Chichester
The Assembly Rooms, Chichester
The Dolphin & Anchor Pub, Chichester
The Ghost At The Feast, Food Hall, Chichester
The Prebendal School, Chichester
Stagecoach South / StageCoach Buses
St.Olav Christian Bookshop, Chichester
University of Chichester
West Sussex County Council
The Highways Agency
Performance Film & Media Insurance
WITH SPECIAL THANKS
Yellow Cactus Rentals
Old Chapel Productions
Shouting Sound & Motion Productions
Final Truth: Action-Chase Scene (Shoot Day 01 / 21st May 2025)
Final Truth: Action-Chase Scene (Shoot Day 02 / 22nd May 2025)
Day 03 Content Updates in October 2025
Final Truth: Action-Chase Scene (Shoot Day 03 / 23rd May 2025)
Final Truth: Action-Chase Scene (Shoot Day 03 / 23rd May 2025)
Information
More content will be added here as it becomes available. Initially focussing on the Cast & Crew of the Action-Chase scene shoot from May 2025, and then more of the general BTS Stills.
Pre-production and post-production stills will be made available as time and content allows.
Additional BTS content will be added as we continue to shoot scenes for the Final Truth. Keep watching the shoot schedule tab for forthcoming dates and opportunities, and above all ...keep in touch via our Chichester FilmMakers Facebook Page.
If you have any photos or videos of any of our Final Truth film shoots or from any of the supporting BTS activities and would like us to consider posting them here, then please send these via WeTransfer.com to final-truth@ChiFilm.studio
Cast & Crew from shoot day 02 (22nd May 2025)
How To Use This Resource
Click on the tabs above to learn more about the many areas of the art of film making, the key roles and activities, and how they work and collaborate to complete the film.
We have included videos of some of our event guest speakers where they talk about specific aspects of film making drawn from their own film making experience. We also reference others from film industry where relevant. Note this is not an exhaustive resource, but deesigned to help you understand the process, structure, skills and art behind making a film.
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Crew Calls
All currently active crew calls will appear here. Roles will come and go as production proceeds, so please do visit this page every month.
CREW CALL: HMUA - Hair & MakeUp Artist x1
HMUA required for 1 day studio film shoot.
DATE: Tuesday 24th November 2026, from 8:30am to 5:30pm
LOCATION: Funtington, located between Chichester and Havant. Pickup & return arranged from / to Chichester or Havant station. Some of the crew will be driving from Worthing and Portsmouth, so it may be possible to arrange a lift before the shoot day.
PRODUCTION: Final Truth (feature film)
SCENES: Ancient Egypt: Young Cleopatra
HMUA: General studio makeup and hair grooming, with possible minor extensions for Cleopatra. Prep for green chroma shoot for up to 4 actors.
SFX: There is no requirement for SFX
EXPENSES: Travel expenses up to £25, plus small budget for HMUA materials
GREEN ROOM: Lunch and refreshments (tea, coffee, water, fizzy drinks and snacks) provided
CREDITS: Screen credit, professional credits on IMDB. Written reference provided upon request. BTS Stills provided within 2 weeks for your showreels and CV, as well as credit and photos on our website.
PREPRODUCTION: The shoot is in the final stages of pre-production. You'd be expected to attend Zoom calls each Friday leading up to the shoot day, including the Go-No Go call on 23rd November.
AUDITIONS: Closing date for enquiries is Sunday 8th November, with auditions taking place on 9th and 10th November.
CONTACT: Petrina Rodwell (Producer) at petrina@ChiFilm.studio
Please email your CV and any examples of your work.
Scenes Currently in Development or PreProduction
March Of The Ptolomaic Army
in progress
PreProduction for Young Cleopatra film shoot. Comprising of:
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CGI set build - commencing March 2026;
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Workflow creation leading to Asset creation;
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Set build (city walls, marketplace, vegetation, people, animals)
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Camera positions approved
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Scene background animations;
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Initial lighting
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Egyptian / Hoplite army creation & animation;
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1st round rendering + composite testing
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Await post-live action shoot of Young Cleopatra scenes for lighting and compositingmmmm,,,,
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Property of Chichester FilmMakers C.I.C (copyright © 2026)
Scenes Currently in Production
Includes scheduled filming as well as filming currently underway
March Of The Ptolomaic Army
in progress
PreProduction for Young Cleopatra film shoot. Comprising of:
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CGI set build - commencing March 2026;
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Workflow creation leading to Asset creation;
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Set build (city walls, marketplace, vegetation, people, animals)
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Camera positions approved
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Scene background animations;
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Initial lighting
-
Egyptian / Hoplite army creation & animation;
-
1st round rendering + composite testing
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Await post-live action shoot of Young Cleopatra scenes for lighting and compositingmmmm,,,,
SS
Property of Chichester FilmMakers C.I.C (copyright © 2026)
Cast Calls
All currently active cast calls will appear here. Roles will come and go as production proceeds, so please do visit this page every month.
CAST CALLS: Young Cleopatra Scenes - 24th November 2026
Please email your showreel and photos to Petrina Rodwell (Producer) to petrina@ChiFilm.studio
Mark Antony - Supporting Actor required for 1 day studio film shoot on Tuesday 24th November from 12am to 6pm
Acting age: 28 to 35
Build: 177.5 to 190cm height. Athletic
Location: Funtington, located between Chichester and Havant
Ideally with own authentic Roman army officer costume from the period 55 to 50BCE. Shield not required.
Travel expenses up to £25 plus lunch and refreshments
Full screen credits and professional IMDB credit, credits and profile included in our website, together with BTS Stills for your showreel, and profile promotion.
Egyptian Army Officer - Supporting Actor required for 1 day studio film shoot on Tuesday 24th November from 12am to 6pm
Acting age: 55 to 65
Build: 170 to 182cm height. Stocky. Mediterranean
Location: Funtington, located between Chichester and Havant
Ideally with own authentic Hoplite or Ptolomaic style army officer costume from the period 55 to 50BCE. Shield and helmet not required.
Travel expenses up to £25 plus lunch and refreshments
Full screen credits and professional IMDB credit, credits and profile included in our website, together with BTS Stills for your showreel, and profile promotion.
Dear DIARY
Featuring historical events and memorable dates behind the making of Final Truth.
What follows is a brief summary of the key events that have marked the journey of Final Truth so far.
More details will be added.
26th July - Chichester FilmMakers Quarterly Event: Showing of the 2nd Edit of the Chase Scene with temporary foley, soundtrack and voice overs; BTS Trailer; Ancient Egypt sizzler; Insights in to the next steps for Final Truth.
26th May - Post-production commences for the Action-Chase Scene. Beginning with initial bin reviews, DaVinci Resolve timeline builds and reviews between the Editorial team and Director. There's a long road ahead as the story is cut together, and then the addition of foley, sound design, voice overs, visual effects (VFX) and CGI, and music are created, produced and applied to the edit.
23rd May - With filming starting at 8:30am outside the Cathedral, including police car arrival and police chases, thug takedowns, stealing of a motorcylcists motorbike, and an angry Museum Curator
22nd May - The day started early at 5:30am with rehearsals and filming kicking off at just after 8:30am. A full on day of fight shots, crowd scenes, a story reveal, motorbike chases, and culminating in the bus-motorbike chase and stunt sequence.
21st May - During a day of rain, shooting commenced at The Ghost In The Feast, with external filming being completed at the end of the day, when rain finally stopped
20th May - Action-Chase Scene: Go-No Go 'Heads Of' team call gives the go ahead to commence filming on 21st May
18th May - The Action-Chase Scene Production Team decides to go ahead and make major schedule revisions due to changes in the weather. Resulting in a complete reschedule of all 3 days filming
14th May - Ancient Egypt: Basic building blocks and architectural assets are completed and approved. Enquiries begin to locate and secure the use of a large-scale CGI rendering farm to convert the drafted assets in to believable footage for Final Truth, whilst work on the CGI environments commences (ie. landscapes, trees, skies, wind, sand storms, creaturs etc)
Early May - Insurance is issued after protracted negotiations and completion of greatly-enhanced risk assessments and safe-guard planning, and stakeholder presentations for the Action-Chase Scene
April - 'In Principle' filming permits are granted to Chichester FilmMakers for the Action-Chase Scene to be filmed on the streets of central Chichester
March 2025 - PreProduction for the Action-Chase Scene commenses, on the assumption of May shoot
February 2025 - Ancient Egypt: With help from industry contacts, CGI work begins on drafting the set-pieces for the various backdrops, palaces, temples, villages and villagers. Often an enormously expensive task due to the computing power needed and the artistic skills required.
1st February - Action-Chase Scene: Cast Calls are published for performance artists to play the part of thugs and police
1st February - Action-Chase Scene: Crew Calls are published to start filling additional key production roles
26th January - Official launch of Final Truth project at Chichester FilmMakers Annual Event
January 2025 - Social Media marketing begins
1st November - Location scouting gains momentum with key locations, and gains assistance from local creative and education community. Prelimary enquiries and presentations for the key locations begin withadditional stakeholders.
1st October - Key scenes identified for fund raising activities, with early stage planning underway for central Chichester film shoot and engagement with key stakeholders.
1st September 2024 - Story development for Final Truth continues with a re-draft of ACT I
- 23-May-2025 FINAL TRUTH: Action-Chase Scene completes filming on 23rd May without a hitch. Comprising of fast-action running and fighting around Chichester Cathedral's grounds, motorbike chase and double-decker bus stunt, restaurant chase and fight scene, crowded street chase, and final jiujitsu style fight at the City Council's offices. A carefully planned and rehearsed week of filming that required 7 months planning, with a cast of 21 and crew of 30. All largely from in and around Chichester, including a number of aspiring actors and crew, students from University of Chichester and Southampton, and the community.
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30th March - Final Truth has launched pre-production for it's Chase Scene, with filming expected to take place in May 2025
Final Truth — The Next Chapter
2026–2027 Production Fund
To date, Final Truth's 2025–2026 production budget of £5,800 has been funded principally through the generous donations of the founders of Chichester FilmMakers C.I.C., with additional support received from the community and public funding in 2025.
This funding has contributed significantly towards filming the Chichester Chase Scene in 2025, and enabled substantial progress in the digital creation and construction of the larger and more complex sets required to recreate Ancient Egypt.
The remaining funds are being used to support the production of the Young Cleopatra scenes, scheduled for 24 November 2026.
Supporting the Next Stage of Production
To enable Final Truth to continue into its next phase, we are launching our 2027 Production Fund in November 2026, with an online fundraising ambition of approximately £46,000–£55,000.
This campaign forms part of a wider production fundraising strategy and will contribute towards the next stage of filming.
The funds raised will support a series of key scenes planned between March and November 2027, including:
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Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony 50BCE (Chichester studio)
- Carter Dispatches From The Desert (1922) (Chichester studio)
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Southampton Docks (1923)
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The Rome Discovery Scenes
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London hotel interludes
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British Museum - external
Further fundraising will support additional key location filming in Prague, London, Chichester and Portsmouth, which we aim to complete before April 2028.
Supporting Filmmaking in Our Community
Every contribution helps move Final Truth closer to completion while creating opportunities for local actors, filmmakers and production crew to gain valuable professional on-set experience.
Through this production, we are also working towards a wider ambition: establishing a sustainable film industry presence in Chichester and across the South of England.
Our goal is to help develop and sustain a community of professional and aspiring filmmakers, including apprentices, by creating opportunities to learn, collaborate and participate in professional film production.
By supporting Final Truth, you are helping us bring an ambitious independent feature film to the screen while investing in the future of filmmaking in our region.
Thank you for supporting our journey.
