Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Blake and Dylan Ritson Team Up for Sci-Fi Feature 'P.O.V.'
Imagine a world where special glasses make everyone see things in a certain way, like a filter on your TV.
Two brothers, Dylan and Blake Ritson, are writing a movie called 'P.O.V.'
about this.
In the story, a character named Lyle gets a broken pair of these glasses.
Suddenly, he sees something real that he can't ignore!
The brothers like making movies with big ideas that make you think.
They said their movie is a bit like 'Black Mirror' or 'The Truman Show,' but with their own special touch.
They've made short films before, and this is their first big movie.
They think technology like the new Apple Vision Pro makes their idea feel more real now.
They haven't picked a director yet, but they want someone who loves cool visuals.
They even joked that Ben Whishaw, an actor they like, could play the main character.
Brothers Dylan and Blake Ritson are set to make their feature film debut with the sci-fi project 'P.O.V.'
'P.O.V.' is described as an elevated sci-fi film set in a dystopian future where state-issued glasses dictate perception.
The plot centers on Lyle, who sees a different reality after receiving faulty prescription glasses.
The Ritson brothers have a history of directing short films, including those screened at major film festivals.
While a director and producer are not yet attached, the Ritsons have a favored actor, Ben Whishaw, in mind for the lead role.
- Who
- Brothers Dylan and Blake Ritson
- What
- Are developing an elevated sci-fi feature film titled 'P.O.V.'
- When
- This information has emerged as part of The Brit List's profiling of emerging writers.
- Where
- The project is expected to be a UK film.
- Why
- To explore high-concept ideas with a grounded premise and a unique twist on reality through technology.
Initial Concept
Creative Exploration
Inspiration and Tone
Initial Concept
Blake Ritson describes the film as 'elevated genre and high-concept ideas' similar in tone to 'Black Mirror,' 'Truman Show,' and Charlie Kaufman films.
Creative Exploration
The Ritson brothers aim to create a 'gift for a director of visual flair' that allows for creative freedom and diverse interpretations.
Technological Relevance
Initial Concept
Dylan Ritson notes that while the technology in the film was once speculative, advancements like Apple Vision Pro and HoloLens are making it more current.
Creative Exploration
The brothers are open to exploring unconventional production methods, such as animation, as suggested by a recent producer meeting.
- Project Title
- P.O.V.
- Genre
- Elevated Sci-Fi
- Writers
- Dylan Ritson and Blake Ritson
- Logline
- Lyle catches a glimpse of a reality he can’t unsee when he is handed a faulty prescription in a dystopian world where state-issued glasses control everyone’s outlook.
- Previous Work
- The Ritson brothers have directed shorts like 'Out of Time,' 'Inside/Out,' and 'Love Hate.'
- Potential Casting
- Ben Whishaw is a favored actor for the main character and other projects.