Give a Book – Short Film BTS Photography

Project: Give a Book – Short Film BTS Photography
COT Group Ltd. was commissioned to document behind-the-scenes photography for Give a Book, a short film produced through a partnership between the Give a Book charity and Media Trust, and funded by The Crucible Foundation.

The film highlights the work of the Prison Reading Group (PRG) and explores how books can offer comfort, connection, and hope especially for prisoners, many of whom are also parents. It features award-winning actor Ralph Ineson and is based on real-life stories. The featured book, My Name is Leon by Kit de Waal, published by Penguin Random House UK, deeply resonates with the individuals PRG supports.

Directed by Davy Lazare, executive produced by Tolu Stedford, and produced by Kashif Boothe. With thanks to Ralph and Rebecca Ineson, and to LAMDA for providing the space.

Photography by Syed for COT Group Ltd.