A FILM director from Slough said he’s been “blessed with an incredible cast and crew” as his film is set to hit the big screen this month.

Writer and director Pravesh Kumar, of Slough, is gearing up to show his film, Little English, at the London Indian Film Festival.

Set and shot around Slough, the story follows Punjabi newlywed Simmy who unexpectedly faces disappointment when her British Asian husband does a runner on the wedding night. 

With only a basic grasp of English she is unable to leave the house, surrounded by her kooky in-laws.

She finds an unlikely ally in her wayward brother-in-law, Harry, and a secret romance blossoms.

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Produced by Slough-based Resource Productions, Mr Kumar said he wanted to talk about what it’s like to live in a small town like Slough.

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He said: “I wrote this script many years ago, Slough has a reputation from across the country, and I wanted to show how it’s like anywhere else, it’s got community, it’s got nice places, it’s got not so nice places, just like every town.”

Mr Kumar, who is also the artistic director of Rifco Theatre Company, added he’s loved making the feature film with a diverse, young and local team of creatives.

“The whole team is either from Slough or from Berkshire and it’s been great working together with lots of talented people,” he said.

The filming locations included Slough High Street, Farnham Road, Herschel Park and Church Street.

And Mr Kumar said it took around six weeks to film followed by post-production.

The film will be premiered at the London Indian Film Festival at the BFI on June 24.

Mr Kumar said: “It feels incredible to have made a first feature film that is an authentic romantic comedy from within the community, from our own lens.

“I’m really nervous for it to be shown on the big screen at the festival but you make what you love and I know I tried my best with the film and it’s been great to make a film in the place I live in.

“I’m hoping it will shift Slough’s reputation as the town is a real creative hub.”

Mr Kumar explained making a film on a micro budget has been tough and he has had to make compromises.

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“I’ve been blessed with an incredible cast and creative partners,” he added.

“We’ve made this film with everything we’ve got and it’s got a big heart.

“It’s not often a film like this is made and I cannot wait for the audiences to see it, because this is for them.”

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Producer Dominique Unsworth said: “We are so pleased to have been selected by LIFF for their British gala screening at the BFI.

“South Asians make up almost eight per cent of the UK population and globally they are an under-served diaspora.

“This is a film for everyone, but it’s important to us that we have our UK premiere at a festival that engages with an audience that the film represents.”