Directing his first feature film at the age of 21, Jamie Patterson is a prolific award winning British filmmaker who co-owns Brighton- based production company Jump Start Productions.
Synopsis
The Captain
Best Feature Film Paris Film Awards
Best Indie Feature Film International Gold Awards
Best Indie Feature Film East Village New York Film Festival
Official Selection 37th Galway Film Fleadh
Best Feature Film 2025 British Independent Film Festival
Best Supporting Actor 2025 British Independent Film Festival
Best Director 2025 British Independent Film Festival
Best Actor 2025 British Independent Film Festival
2024
Director: Jamie Patterson
Writer: Jamie Patterson
Starring: Patrick Bergin, Katie Grace, Eleni Lordanopoulou, Jason Lines, Harry McIlroy, Tom Meeten, Steve Oram, Rod Silvers, Isabelle Suwan and Lisa Turner
Fergus, a retired sea captain, is placed under house arrest after robbing his local newsagent on a mobility scooter. While confined to his home, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with his Greek caregiver, Leni, sparking a journey of self-discovery for them both. A quiet story of hope, friendship and the importance of inter-generational relationships.
Collaboration
This multi award winning and pioneering feature was born from the first collaboration between Jump Start Productions and MetFilm Brighton and is a true celebration of emerging talent, industry expertise and British charm.
The Captain takes viewers through the darkly comic tale of Fergus, a retired sea captain with a penchant for trouble. Leading the cast is Hollywood actor Patrick Bergin, known for Sleeping with the Enemy co-starring Julia Roberts and Patriot Games with Harrison Ford. Bergin brings Fergus to life in this quirky, character-driven film. Speaking about working within this new filmmaking framework Bergin said that “it was tremendous fun, working with a great team” from MetFilm School.
MetFilm School graduates took on key roles in the production. Reflecting on his experience, graduate co-producer Nico Augusto said; “Working on The Captain was incredible! Most film school graduates don’t get the chance to work on a feature film straight out of university, so to be a part of the journey in such a key role was truly remarkable.”
Not only does this framework enable indie filmmaking in a very difficult marketplace, but it uplifts and supports young creatives, something we are passionate about upholding. It is clear from the success of The Captain and its journey so far that we have started something special and we hope you would consider investing in our future and the next instalment; Second Serve.
Team Members Involved
Producer
Ian Lucas
As an early backer of Jump Start Products, Ian has been instrumental in its growth, investing both time and resources into numerous productions
