A brief history
Long before developing our own creative films, we were immersed in the craft of filmmaking - working with actors, shaping stories, and creating screen content for a wide range of clients and audiences through our parent company NV Management Ltd. Those years behind the camera provided an invaluable apprenticeship in visual storytelling.
Our first independent short film, Dignity, went on to screen internationally and received festival recognition, reinforcing our belief that quiet, compelling stories about ordinary people can have an extraordinary reach.
Today, our focus is firmly on developing original work for the festival circuit and beyond, while drawing on the experience gained from hundreds of productions over the years.
DIGNITY
Drama
Festival Circuit 2026
Alone and fading from the world, a retired sea captain discovers an unexpected lifeline.
Running Time: 7m 13s | 4K Digital | Stereo
Industry Praise
"Heartbreaking: beautifully acted with effective dialogue. "
Nora Armani
Socially Relevant Film FestiVal
Director and Festival Programmer
"Damien Thomas delivers a memorable performance as Captain Taylor - deeply moving."
Grand cinema Tacoma Review
“This film continues to prove that original storytelling remains the most powerful tool in modern filmmaking.”
"I'm eternally grateful, thank you. A difficult subject sensitively told."
Audience reaction,
cornwall film festival
Key Credits
Writer,Director
Tom Verrall
Producer
Nicola Berry
Main Cast
Starring Damien Thomas
with Georgina Fairbanks, Dan Mersh,
Kate Spiro and Shana Swash
Director of Photography
Jeremy Read
Editor/Stills Photography
Benjamin Verrall
PLEASE UNMUTE TO VIEW THE TRAILER BELOW
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Tacoma Film Festival
Washington, USA
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Socially Relevant Film Festival
New York, USA
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Commffest Community Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
WINNER, DIRECTING
International Award of Outstanding Excellence,
The International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration & Equality
Indonesia
WINNER, FILM
International Award of Excellence,
The International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration & Equality
Indonesia
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Cornwall, UK
Cornwall Film Festival
Director's statement
DIGNITY is a quiet drama exploring love, isolation, and the vulnerabilities of old age.
It shines a light on a subtle, systemic tragedy, sometimes found in so-called ‘care homes’: institutions that are impressive on paper, but devoid of humanity.
Having worked as a care assistant in my youth and visited many facilities since, I’ve witnessed this all too often. The fictional Fairbank Rest Home is modelled on my experiences of those establishments; places that would easily pass inspections but ultimately remain soulless. In these environments, it is the routine and cleanliness that are prioritised, while the emotional survival of the residents is neglected.
The central character, Captain Taylor, is inspired by a frail, deeply isolated man I once cared for. He was reserved, battling depression, and bereft of visitors. The fleeting moments I managed to steal just to sit and talk with him - always at the risk of a reprimand from management - made a profound difference in his day.
We need human connection most when we are at our most vulnerable and lonely, carrying the silent shame of feeling like a burden.
If I, one day require that same care, I hope to find a home that values conversation just as much as cleanliness.
DIGNITY is an appeal for that empathy.
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About US
NV Pictures is the creative arm of NV Management Ltd, an award-winning communications training and film production company.
While our focus is firmly on developing original films, our work is underpinned by decades of writing, directing and producing quality screen content for global organisations such as BBC Studios, Panasonic Europe and Rolls-Royce plc.
Tenure
Reach
25 Years
Global