Hated by Default
Synopsis
In August 2024, British-Bangladeshi actor and filmmaker Islah Abdur-Rahman was working on a short film, when riots stemming from the Southport incident fell on the same day as his shoot, deeply affecting him and many of his crew. In response to the riots, he created another short film titled 'Go Back To Your Country', a fictional drama against the backdrop of these riots. 'Hated By Default' explores Islah's deep history with racism and Islamophobic behaviour in Britain, and how he uses his creative sword to fight against injustice, even when it seems like a losing battle.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shadman Kabir
- Original Score
- Ríkharður Ingi Steinarsson
- Original Title
- Hated by Default
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Budget
- $300
- Production Studios
- University of Westminster
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shadman Kabir
Ríkharður Ingi Steinarsson
Jacob Peel
Tom Rodwell
Tom Rodwell
Department Leadership Roster
Shadman Kabir
Director
Tom Rodwell
Producer
Tom Rodwell
Editor
Jacob Peel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hated by Default
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What is Hated by Default about?
In August 2024, British-Bangladeshi actor and filmmaker Islah Abdur-Rahman was working on a short film, when riots stemming from the Southport incident fell on the same day as his shoot, deeply affecting him and many of his crew. In response to the riots, he created another short film titled 'Go Back To Your Country', a fictional drama against the backdrop of these riots. 'Hated By Default' explores Islah's deep history with racism and Islamophobic behaviour in Britain, and how he uses his creative sword to fight against injustice, even when it seems like a losing battle.
Who directed Hated by Default?
Hated by Default was directed by Shadman Kabir.
Who stars in Hated by Default?
The principal cast of Hated by Default includes Islah Abdur-Rahman.
When was Hated by Default released and how long is it?
Hated by Default was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Hated by Default?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hated by Default was composed by Ríkharður Ingi Steinarsson.