Overview

• Harris Dickinson premiered his directorial debut, 'Urchin,' in Cannes' Un Certain Regard sidebar on May 17, 2025, to critical acclaim and a five-minute standing ovation.
• The film, starring Frank Dillane, portrays the struggles of a homeless man in London navigating addiction and self-destructive cycles, with a focus on nuanced realism.
• Dickinson took a year-long hiatus from acting to focus on 'Urchin,' drawing on his volunteer work with homeless charities and consulting with experts to ensure authenticity.
• The production, backed by BBC Film, BFI, and Tricky Knot, was shot in East London and is currently being sold internationally by Charades.
• Following the Cannes premiere, Dickinson is set to return to acting in a Beatles film series while preparing for his next directorial project.