‘An edgy, entertaining, risky and reckless story. Both form and content feel very fresh and different’
Mood offers viewers a realistic portrait of both the UK music industry and the ‘influencer’ world through the eyes of aspiring musician Sasha Clayton, played by series creator Nicôle Lecky.
The female-led production – which is based on Lecky’s acclaimed one-woman play, Superhoe – is commended by the judges for its brutally honest vision of London, and in particular its depiction of the challenges that come with being involved in the often glamourised ‘creator industry’.
“Through a touch of comedy and lots of lip gloss, Lecky navigates the rewards and repercussions of the creator economy,” said one judge.
Using a combination of song, drama and comedy, the judges were impressed by the series’ “poignant and fresh approach to storytelling”, with one judge describing Lecky as “one to watch”.
Another judge praised the series’ unique tone of voice, saying: “Both form and content feel very fresh and different.”
A third judge pointed to the series’ depiction of the “modern pressures of ambition, fame and money” as being particularly moving, and commended the manner in which Lecky delivers an “edgy, entertaining, risky and reckless” story.
SHORTLISTED
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Boffola Pictures & Lookout Point for BBC
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Acme Films for Channel 4
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Dragonfly Film and Television & One Shoe Films for BBC
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