FIRST LOOK
EVERY TIME I SEE A YELLOW CAR
STARRING: TY TENNANT, SAM BUCHANAN & CYRIL NRI
FEB, 14, 2025
The New Current is excited to share the first look at Every Time I See a Yellow Car, a bold, non-linear queer thriller exploring trauma, masculinity, and the unspoken struggles of brotherhood.
Starring Cyril Nri (Cucumber), Ty Tennant (House of the Dragon), Sam Buchanan (Back to Black), the film is written and directed by Matt Chandler and produced by Poppy O’Hagan.
After his brother takes revenge on the perpetrator of his assault, Olly must decide whether to stay silent or speak out, forcing him to confront the cycles of guilt and shame embedded in his family.
Told in intertwining memories spanning 15 years, Olly speaks to a therapist to try and make sense of how his recent trauma has affected his relationship to his polar opposite but caring brother Liam. When communication between the two of them creates a divide in their already fractured relationship, they take drastic action to not only make things right, but to break the cycles of guilt, shame and trauma within their family. Told through the pretense of the popular British ‘punch for points’ game of Yellow Car, writer and director Matt Chandler pulls influences from his own experiences with assault, grief and trauma, whilst speaking to a larger social commentary on masculinity and communication.
"When Matt approached me about playing Liam I was very excited, not to mention flattered."
- Sam Buchanan
Produced by Poppy O’Hagan of Giant Films (Think of England, Worm, Good Boy) and supported by First Flights (Irish Goodbye) and Heritage (Two for the Road). For all rights, contact Giant Films poppy@giantfilms.com. Shooting has recently wrapped on location in West London.
The film’s creative team includes Cinematographer Olamide Shoyinka (Papa), Production Designer Georgia Fisher (Finding My Voice), Costume Designer Alice Secchi (Waste of Sin) , Makeup Designer Waqqas Sheiqh (Bridgerton) and Casting Director Matt Sheppard (Boiling Point).
"Having the opportunity to bring my story to life with such a talented and dedicated cast has been incredible. As we move into post-production, I’m grateful to continue working with our supporters—Kodak, First Flights, and Heritage—to ensure this film reaches its full potential.
“With 1 in 4 gay men experiencing assault in their lifetime, these themes carry real weight, and we’re committed to telling this story with the care and support it deserves."
— Matt Chandler (Writer/Director)
“To have the privilege and challenge of making Matt’s ambitious creative vision come to life with so many wonderful people and such industry support has been one of the best experiences of my producing career so far.”
- Poppy O’Hagan (Producer)
“When Matt approached me about playing Liam I was very excited, not to mention flattered. His script is so visceral and addresses such important themes, some of which are particularly close to my heart. I can’t wait to share this story.”
- Sam Buchanan, Actor
With principal photography complete, the team is now preparing for select pick-up shoots before heading into full post-production.
The production is currently seeking additional financial support to complete the film—those interested in being part of the journey can reach out via the contact details below.
Every Time I See a Yellow Car is a proof of concept short that Director Matt Chandler and Producer Poppy O’Hagan will be adapting to a feature film.
For further press information, please contact Poppy O’Hagan: poppy@giantfilms.com