Omni Productions, a production company run by Sam Hearn and Richard Penfold, was one of six recipients of a Digital Shorts award in 2004. With a £7,000 production budget and with the support of Producer Abigail Davies, they shot their six minute short 'Indians' on location in North Bristol in October 2004.

'Indians' won the ITV West award at Brief Encounters 2005 and has since been gathering international interest on the festival circuit.

In their words:

"Working with South West Screen on the Digital Shorts scheme was an extremely worthwhile experience that has enabled us to further develop our skills as film makers.

With professional guidance and creative freedom, South West Screen ensured that from idea development to completion we were given the necessary input to shape our idea into a finished film that we're all proud of.

We would highly recommend and encourage anyone interested in developing their filmmaking skills to give this scheme their best shot, as eventually you will have an idea deserved of the worthwhile support South West Screen can offer."

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