And The Rules Are
Each year, two strangers meet in a secluded woodland cabin under a pact of five strict rules, revealing no names, no personal history and their identities reinvented, until their lives unravel and their love collides with uncertain fate.
Filmed in Norfolk, UK
And The Rules Are is a story about the freedom we sometimes wish we had to step outside our lives and simply be someone else for a while. Most people, at some point, have felt the desire to escape their identity, their responsibilities, and the expectations placed upon them. This film explores what happens when two people are given a rare opportunity to do exactly that.
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Actors
Anja Kick - Sky
Anja Kick is a German-Brazilian actress based in the UK, known for her versatile, multilingual performances across film, television and commercial work. Fluent in English, German, Portuguese, French and Spanish, she brings an international perspective to her roles, with a strong ability to move between naturalistic drama and stylised screen performance.
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Trained at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, Anja combines a grounded, method-led approach with a dynamic physicality, reflected in her work across narrative film, stunt performance and stage.
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Her screen credits include feature films such as Boudica: Queen of War (Netflix) alongside a range of short films and emerging independent projects. She has also appeared in theatre, including Romeo & Juliet, and in campaign-led commercial work for socially driven organisations.
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With a background spanning multiple cultures and disciplines, Anja brings emotional intelligence, physical presence and linguistic range to her performances, making her a strong collaborator in character-driven storytelling.
James Groom - Leo
James Groom is a UK-based actor known for his grounded, character-driven performances across film, television and theatre. With a strong screen presence and a naturalistic style, he brings authenticity and emotional depth to roles ranging from intimate drama to genre-led storytelling.
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Trained in performance with a focus on screen acting, James has developed a versatile approach that balances subtlety with intensity, allowing him to inhabit complex characters with nuance and conviction. His work often centres on psychologically rich material, where he demonstrates a keen sensitivity to tone, rhythm and narrative detail.
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His credits include a range of independent films, shorts and stage productions, working with emerging directors and established creatives alike. Through these collaborations, he has built a reputation as a committed and instinctive performer, able to adapt quickly to different production environments and creative demands.
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With a collaborative mindset and a strong understanding of story, James brings focus, precision and emotional truth to his performances, making him a valuable asset to ambitious, director-led projects.
