We’re an independent film production company based in London, telling bold, human stories across narrative and documentary film. Our diverse team come from backgrounds in film, journalism, and other media, so every project is shaped by multiple perspectives, strong editorial instincts, and a diversity of lived experiences.
Founded in Kyiv and London in 2022 by British filmmaker and screenwriter Jack Laurenson, Trident now draws on a rich mix of professional and personal backgrounds that helps us grasp the nuances of character, place, and politics as we bring it all to the screen with clarity and care.
Our current slate
FATED (cosmic horror) — a time-bending love story and body horror feature now moving through pre production as our next major narrative film.
The Mavka (folk horror/fantasy) — a larger scale feature project in development that expands on the atmosphere, mythology, and dark fairy tale sensibility that already runs through the world of our award-winningMavka short film.
Short films (multiple) — a growing slate of original short film projects in development across drama, thriller, horror, and related genres, with several now moving into active pre production and planned production through 2026 and beyond.
Recent work & recognition
The first productions we worked on set the tone for our range and ambition:
Metamorphosis (2022, short) — award-winning festival run.
The Mavka (2023, short) — award-winning folk-horror now live on our website.
A Bit of a Stranger (2024, documentary) — premiered at Berlinale with further screenings including Cannes.
Catch or Kill (feature, thriller/horror): principal photography wrapped and the film is now in assembly toward picture lock.
The Good Samaritan (feature, thriller): principal photography wrapped and now in final polish and in distribution discussions.
Freedom War (feature documentary): a ground-level exploration of the Russian war against Ukraine — wrapped and in finishing.
Recent & upcoming projects:
