90-Minute Thriller
Last Night Together
A claustrophobic, adrenalin-fuelled feature film adapted from the best-selling novel The Call.
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Story
Welcome to Last Night Together, a feature-length thriller set over one night, where long-married couple Mia and Ben Kingdom must fight to survive against mounting danger as secrets surface and their past comes back to haunt them. One night, one city, one couple... and a dead body.
We are Phil Viner and Luke André Jackson, collaborators and friends with a shared passion for storytelling. Phil is a crime writer and filmmaker, and Luke is an editor and filmmaker. Now, we're thrilled to present our first independent feature.
Background
Last Night Together is adapted from Phil's fourth crime novel, The Call, published in 2022 by Hera Books. Phil says, "I loved writing this novel. I could see it in my head – every moment of peril and every second of emotional turmoil for Ben and Mia. They are hounded through the night, shackled together by what they’ve done and a single moment of madness that threatens to destroy them."
The idea to work together emerged during a neighborly chat during the pandemic. Confined to our homes in Brighton during the first lockdown, we created Connected, a short dark comedy, using a handful of actor friends and Zoom. We had a fantastic time making this zero-budget project, and with a couple of festival awards under our belts, we knew we had to create more.
Last Night Together continues our exploration of themes such as dark confinement, exploitation, and the treatment of refugees. Set over one night — from midnight to 8 am — the story features two lead characters and a city that never sleeps, making it the ideal low-budget feature.
Look and Feel
Set in Brighton, where Luke and Phil first met, this vibrant and darkly beautiful city comes alive at night. It's a place where adventure and risk await.
Unraveling across one long night of escalating danger, we aim to create a claustrophobic and kinetic film, filled with long shadows, dark pavements, and a snaking camera that captures the truths and lies of the characters.
This low-budget production will be shot on digital cinema cameras, utilizing techniques and treatments that ensure a vibrant, cinematic look and feel. Empathetic editing combined with an uneasy score will keep viewers on guard and off balance.
Our Team
We have embarked on this journey together as co-creators and co-directors, joined by a talented team of actors, filmmakers, lighting and camera experts, and sound operators. We are also excited to collaborate with Luna Silva and her musical team to create an original and powerful soundtrack.
Phil Viner | Co-director and Writer
Phil holds a UK film degree and a master's in production from VGIK in Moscow. He has written for the theatre and had short films screened worldwide, winning multiple writing and directing awards. He is the author of four crime novels and other published works and is the founder of the Goldsboro Writing Academy based in Brighton.
Luke André Jackson | Co-director and Editor
Luke has been a freelance filmmaker, editor, and post-production specialist for over a decade. He began with practical training while traveling in New Zealand and gained experience behind the scenes on feature films and music tours. With a keen eye and ear for detail, he works across documentaries, brand stories, and drama projects, including the award-winning Cold Blow Lane and Alan Moore’s Unearthing.
Next Steps
Thank you so much for taking the time to view our project. We are greatly appreciative of your support, no matter how big or small - you make independent film possible.
If you have any questions, would like to learn more, or even get involved, we'd love to hear from you. You can email Phil at phil@pdviner.com
Thank you from Phil, Luke and the Last Night Together family.
