About Half Sun Entertainment
Stories from the shadow of the sun.
Half Sun Entertainment is an independent UK studio focused on
character-driven crime and horror – the kind of films that feel intimate
and personal, but still punch like a genre movie.
Who we are
Founded by writer/director Mike Clarke, Half Sun creates films that
balance grit, humour, and heart. From Liverpool back-streets to seaside
daydreams, our stories live in the spaces between the everyday and the
unsettling.
We’ve produced award-winning shorts and features that have screened at
festivals around the world, with more projects in active development.
Character first
We start with people, not plot devices. If the characters are real, the horror lands harder.
Genre with teeth
We love crime, horror, and thriller – but always with a grounded emotional core.
Independent spirit
Agile, collaborative, and practical. We design our projects to actually get made.
Work with Half Sun
We’re open to conversations with producers, distributors, festivals, and
collaborators who respond to what we do. If you’d like to discuss a
project, a partnership, or a screening, we’d love to hear from you.