About

we are Deadlake Films

We are a writing, directing and producing duo based in Plymouth, UK.

Our films draw inspiration from folklore, myth and legend, anti-capitalist and anti-patriarchal viewpoints, and our local area.

Chris Muirhead is a musician, writer and filmmaker. Co-founding The Pit Orchestra (formerly The Imperfect Orchestra) in 2013, he has been involved in creating live accompaniments to film, theatre and performance art. He is also a member of the band Aches.

Katy Richardson is an artist and filmmaker. She works across moving image, writing, sound and installation. Her practice concerns ancestry, mental health, grieving and haunting, and these themes are brought into the collaboration with Chris.