Moving Image grad Jess Dadds’ film The Rat King has been commissioned by Channel 4’s Random Acts, a series of films celebrating England’s most exciting 16-24 year-old filmmakers.The Rat King blurs the line between fiction and reality – Dadds protagonist discusses his real-life troubles while rats climb over him. The film highlights the feelings of dissatisfaction at being underpaid and undervalued, with the subject acting as spokesperson for disaffected youth. Random Acts is a partnership with the Arts Council England.

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