Touchdown (2024 film) explained

Touchdown is a 2024 British science fiction film directed by Josephine Rose in her feature directorial debut. It premiered at the 2024 FrightFest.

Premise

Set in an alternate 2024, the film follows the perspective young London blogger Jamie (Clinton Liberty) and his online group of international friends as strange creatures land on Earth.^[2]

Cast

• Clinton Liberty as Jamie
• Cressida Bonas as Emma
• Kai Luke Brümmer as Pete
• Will Attenborough as Jerry
• Lily Frazer as Chloe
• Jason Flemyng as Professor Steven Landers

Production

Josephine Rose directed, wrote, and produced the film, with Gerry Vasbenter as director of photography and Nicola Matiwone as editor.^[3]

Principal photography took place remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown in seven different countries, including the UK, South Africa, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Australia. The film utilised the nature of the restrictions and social isolation in its storytelling.^{[4] [5]}

Release

In May 2024, AMP International acquired the world sales rights to the film.^[6] Touchdown had its world premiere at the 2024 FrightFest.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Touchdown. FrightFest. 17 September 2024.
2. Web site: Touchdown Frightfest review: Chilling sci-fi debut exploring humanity's first contact with alien life. SciFiNow. Anton. Bitel. 14 August 2024. 17 September 2024.
3. Web site: British Films Directory: Touchdown. British Film Council. 2024. 17 September 2024.
4. Web site: 'Touchdown' review: Dir. Josephine Rose [FrightFest 2024]]. The Hollywood News. Kat. Hughes. 24 August 2024. 17 September 2024.
5. Web site: Road to FrightFest: Josephine Rose, Clinton Liberty & Gerry Vasbenter talk 'Touchdown'. The Hollywood News. Kat. Hughes. 15 August 2024. 17 September 2024.
6. Web site: AMP International Launches Sales On Sci-Fi Pic 'Touchdown'. Deadline. Zac. Ntim. 16 May 2024. 17 September 2024.