What is "Think of England" about?

"Think of England" is a WWII film that follows a group of people tasked with making pornographic films to boost the morale of soldiers on the frontlines.

How is the indie studio Giant Films challenging the status quo?

Giant Films is committed to protecting bold, auteur-driven cinema and pioneering innovative distribution models that focus on long-tail theatrical experiences, rather than simply handing over films to streamers.

What is the "Made for Cinema" movement championed by Giant Films?

The "Made for Cinema" movement supports and advocates for independent filmmakers to get their work released theatrically across an extended window, connecting with audiences through events and stimulating conversation around provocative and ambitiously authored cinema.

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Indie Studio Defies Norms to Boost Wartime Morale with Daring WWII Film

13 Nov

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Summary

Filmmakers create pornographic films to boost soldiers' morale during WWII
Indie studio Giant Films aims to protect bold, auteur-driven cinema
Innovative distribution model focuses on long-tail theatrical experience

Indie Studio Defies Norms to Boost Wartime Morale with Daring WWII Film

In November 2025, indie studio Giant Films is set to premiere its provocative WWII film "Think of England" at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The movie, directed by Richard Hawkins, follows a motley crew of six people who are dropped off on an uninhabited island with a secret mission: to make pornographic films to help the British government boost the fighting morale of soldiers on the frontlines.

The film is part of Giant Films' vision to protect and champion bold, auteur-driven cinema. Founded by Poppy O'Hagan and her father Nicholas "Nick" O'Hagan, the studio is committed to enabling filmmakers to pursue their unique visions without compromise. "We don't want to tell filmmakers, 'you can't do that' or 'maybe you shouldn't do that,'" says Poppy. "We want them to be really able to go for it as honestly as possible."