Heavyweight Scores Four Raindance Nods
’Heavyweight’ nets four Raindance nods: UK Feature, Performance, Director & Cinematography
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Debut feature ‘Heavyweight’ from Silver Milk Productions has secured four nominations at the upcoming 2025 Raindance Film Festival. In a celebratory Instagram announcement, the London-based production company revealed nods for Best UK Feature, Best Performance for @caramaka, Best Director for @c_m_anthony and Best Cinematography for @chasappeti.
On social media, the post read: “We are thrilled that Heavyweight has been nominated in the following categories @raindancefilmfestival 2025 Best UK Feature Best Performance @caramaka Best Director @c_m_anthony Best Cinematography @chasappeti @silvermilkproductions @nicholaspinnock @harvey_kevin @antoinedixonbellot.” The graphic, featuring the film’s title against a stark black background, quickly drew applause from followers and industry insiders alike.
Nicholas Pinnock’s Silver Milk Productions Debut
Behind ‘Heavyweight’ is Silver Milk Productions, co-founded by BAFTA-nominated actor Nicholas Pinnock. Known for standout roles in series such as For Life (ABC/Sky), Top Boy (Netflix) and Django (Sky/Netflix), Pinnock has shifted gears into producing with this project. He previously shared on Instagram that ‘Heavyweight’ is slated to premiere in late 2025, marking an ambitious first step for his production banner. The film also lists veteran producers Kevin Harvey and Antoine Dixon Bellot among its creative leadership.
Before turning to producing, Pinnock built a career spanning nearly three decades on stage and screen. He earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of Aaron Wallace in For Life, where he played five distinct versions of the same character within one episode. Other standout credits include the crime thriller Criminal (Netflix), the dark drama Marcella (ITV/Netflix) and Sony’s historical epic The Book of Clarence. Most recently, he appeared alongside Amanda Seyfried in Peacock’s Long Bright River and is currently filming the BBC drama Two Weeks in August.
A related Instagram post underscored Pinnock’s commitment to powerful storytelling. In that announcement (Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIlSFY0M_fh/), he highlighted his role as executive producer on Drowning, a documentary made in partnership with PTSD UK. The project, which addresses the unseen realities of living with post-traumatic stress disorder, paved the way for Silver Milk’s leap into narrative features.
Raindance Film Festival Spotlight
Founded in 1992, the Raindance Film Festival has become a major platform for independent cinema in the UK. Held every October across London venues, the festival showcases a wide array of features, shorts and documentaries. A nomination at Raindance often serves as a springboard for indie projects, attracting festival programmers and distributors from around the world. Previous Raindance alumni have gone on to secure theatrical distribution and awards buzz, underscoring the festival’s reputation for discovering talent.
Inside The Nomination Categories
Raindance’s Best UK Feature category spotlights British films that blend innovation with strong storytelling. The Best Performance nod recognizes an actor’s range and emotional depth, putting @caramaka in the company of rising stars to watch. Director C.M. Anthony will compete against auteurs known for pushing genre boundaries, while Chas Appeti’s work in the cinematography category underscores a visual style that balances intimate close-ups with expansive set pieces. Each nomination highlights a different element of the filmmaking craft that went into ‘Heavyweight’.
What’s Next For Heavyweight
With its Raindance nominations in hand, ‘Heavyweight’ is poised to embark on an extensive festival circuit through late 2025. While the exact public screening dates remain under wraps, insiders suggest a world premiere at Raindance followed by submissions to other key UK and European festivals. Silver Milk Productions has teased trailer footage on Instagram (@silvermilkproductions) and promised behind-the-scenes features as promotional activities ramp up.
As the film gears up for its debut, early reactions to the lead performance by @caramaka and C.M. Anthony’s direction indicate a compelling blend of grit and emotion. Chas Appeti’s cinematography, praised for its atmospheric use of shadows and texture, also contributes to the film’s strong visual identity.
These four nominations—Best UK Feature, Best Performance, Best Director and Best Cinematography—represent a significant achievement for a first-time feature team. Whether ‘Heavyweight’ goes on to secure wins, the recognition alone places Silver Milk Productions and its collaborators firmly in the spotlight of the indie film community.
For Silver Milk Productions, these nods validate a production ethos centered on collaboration, authenticity and unflinching narratives. As the team prepares for Raindance’s announcement gala, the industry will be watching to see if ‘Heavyweight’ can live up to the promise signaled by its technical and performance accolades.
For fans and industry followers alike, the Raindance nods mark just the beginning of ‘Heavyweight’s journey. As October approaches, keep an eye on London’s screening venues and festival announcements for a film that promises to pack a punch both on screen and off.
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