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“The Bystanders” – Now Streaming on Amazon Prime
The Bystanders, a feature film written and directed by Gabriel Foster Prior and co-produced and cast by Alex Fidelski of The Reel Scene and RS Talent, has carved out an impressive journey across the international festival landscape. Described by its creators as a surreal, darkly comic tale about the unseen forces watching over human lives, the film showcases an ensemble heavily populated by Reel Scene and RS Talent actors in leading roles, performing alongside an eclectic mix of established UK talent including Seann Walsh, Nick Helm (Uncle), and Reel Scene coaches David Schaal (The Office, The Inbetweeners) and Steve North (Doctor Who, EastEnders).
As a Reel Scene alumni, I’ve now appeared in two feature films alongside amazing, established actors — after first creating my short film with the school. An incredible journey.
– Adriana, RS Talent
Its festival run brought widespread acclaim. The film collected honours including the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature at the London Independent Film Festival, awards at Amsterdam’s Imagine Film Festival and the Austin Film Festival, and recognition at genre showcases such as Screamfest LA and the British Independent Film Festival. These successes propelled The Bystanders onto the global stage, resulting in screenings in multiple countries and even placement on Emirates Airlines’ in-flight entertainment, extending its reach far beyond the festival circuit.
Now streaming on Amazon Prime, The Bystanders stands as a testament to the creative vision behind The Reel Scene and RS Talent. Through Alex Fidelski’s leadership in both casting and production, the film provided a platform for new actors to work shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned performers, demonstrating the strength of the Reel Scene ecosystem in nurturing talent and bringing bold, inventive storytelling into the wider world.
British independent film The Bystanders is an off-the-wall, sci-fi comedy set in a parallel dimension – a world in which invisible immortals watch over their subjects and intervene in their lives, often not for the better.
Filled with mysterious moments, The Bystanders mixes surrealism with retro sci-fi and classic silent comedy set-pieces to create a wry satire on modern city life.
Visit the website at https://www.bystandersfilm.com
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