Between Heaven & Earth

In the shadow of World War I, newlywed Ruth Mallory witnesses her husband George’s insatiable ambition for adventure, foreshadowing his tragic legacy.

Between Heaven & Earth is an historical drama, based on the true story of George and Ruth Mallory, played by Paul Mclaughlin and Jessica Frances. Years later, George will become a famous mountaineer in his attempt to be the first man to climb Mount Everest.

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In this slice of their lives together, set in 1915 shortly after the breakout of the Great War, we meet the newly married couple on their first holiday since their wedding. George has brought Ruth to climb Scafell Pike, England’s tallest mountain.

Though smitten with his new wife, George is keen to head to war and Ruth begins to see George in his natural habitat.

Almost a decade later George will die on his third attempt to climb the world’s tallest mountain. Though she does not know this yet, here Ruth gets her first glimpse of the inner mentality of the man she has recently married. Call it ‘a thirst for adventure’, ‘a desire for fame’ or ‘a death wish’, it is this drive that will dictate the path of the rest of their lives together.

The production team include experienced producers, directors and crew, with numerous screenings and awards at national film festivals. In addition to narrative drama, the production team have particular recent experience in the production of historical documentaries, and thus historical accuracy has been a priority for the production.

Once complete the short film will be given a festival run, and used as a proof of concept for a feature script, currently being written.

Produced in conjunction with Regent’s University London‘s BA Film and Screen Production and BA Screenwriting and Producing programmes.

Written & Directed by Michael Peel

Produced by Tristan Tull

Cinematography Amir Aal

Edited by Ian Killick

Colourist Simon Cheung

Composer Carlos Lellis

Production Manager Iliana Allison

1st AD Ted Wilkes

1st AC Morgan Quashie

Location Sound by Jack Tomkins