''Black Pond'' is a low-budget independent film by young British directors Tom Kingsley and

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. The film was nominated for the 2012 BAFTA Outstanding British Debut Award. The film stars

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in his first acting role since he was convicted on

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charges. The film is reported as having cost £25,000 to make.

Premise

''Black Pond'' is a black comedy in which a family is accused of murder after a stranger comes to dinner.

Premiere

'' Screen International'' reported that "The film premiered at the

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, going on to be nominated for the Raindance award at the BIFAs and two Evening Standard Awards for Best Debut and Best Comedy." ''

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'' reported that the film had been shortlisted for the Guardian First Film Award.

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* 2011 comedy-drama films British comedy-drama films British black comedy films British independent films 2011 directorial debut films 2011 films 2010s English-language films 2010s British films {{2010s-comedy-drama-film-stub