Plastic Monkey Films
Independent Film Company
In-Production
Plastic Monkey Films are currently in pre-production on their third feature film, slated for release in 2027.
The Heartsmith
We all become stories.
From indie filmmaker Scott McQuaid comes ‘THE HEARTSMITH’ — an untold bedtime story following the simple life and trade of a Heartsmith (Aniq Durar — Pagari Bulan), who spends his days mending the broken hearts of people suffering from sadness, brought to him by the mysterious Umbrella Man (Sylvester McCoy — Doctor Who, The Hobbit).
Then, once upon a night, the Heartsmith stumbles upon a girl with a heart of gold, named Sundae (played by Imogen Storm), left for dead in an alley, and his life takes a dramatic turn for a dangerous hitman, known as Dr. D (Zhang Quan — Space Ninjas), is in pursuit of Sundae for her gold heart to cure his ill-fated client.
The Umbrella Man obtains a map of Jagged Heights, a moving mountain, from an old acquaintance, Inzidor (Mike Edmonds — Time Bandits, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of The Jedi). He returns to the Heartsmith’s workshop, only to encounter Dr. D who learns about the gold at the core of the mountain and decides to claim it with the aid of the dark witch, Dread Black (played by Alexandria Kay).
The Heartsmith and Sundae discover the map and determine the path to the gold, knowing it will heal Sundae’s weakening heart. The two embark into the unknown, encountering spellbound forests, magical wells, and a village haunted by a sinister being, The Judder Man (C.J. Graham — Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives). As they enter the tormented town, the pair are given refuge.
Upon their departure from the village, they stumble upon the Maître D’ (Brian V. Towns — The Shining) of Jagged Heights, and are presented with a guide to the heart of the mountain. Once inside, the couple cross paths with Sid (Ben Goffe — Artemis Fowl, Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban), the mountain maintenance guy, who tries to help them. As Sundae’s damaged heart only accelerates her demise, Dr. D is determined to retrieve the gold and cheat death, while the Heartsmith uncovers the most powerful magic of all — love.
Cast
Aniq Durar
Heartsmith
Imogen Storm
Sundae
Sylvester McCoy
The Umbrella Man
Zhang Quan
Dr. D
Alexandria Kay
Dread Black
Ben Goffe
Sid
Diego Cresta
Mr. Cross
C. J. Graham
The Judder Man
Mike Edmonds
Inzidor
Catherine Leyow
Babushka Lady
Sham Sunder Binwani
Mr. Tumblety
Hazi Juzaili
Moon Spirit
Brian V. Towns
Maître D'
Ross Stephenson
Afro Man
Dale Keys
Mr. Dealey
Jon T. Benn
The Old Timer (Cameo)
Brian Narelle
Mr. Broker (Cameo)
Crew
Scott McQuaid
Writer & Director
Alexandria Kay
Producer
Ganesh Venugopal
Director of Photography
Damien Zachary
Gaffer
Phil Wiseman
Boom Operator
Elmy Farhan
Production Assistant
Mya Alisa Hogarth
Makeup Artist
Stefan Fecks
VFX Artist
Yeasin Arafat
VFX Artist
On Set
In association with:
Events
23 January, 2025 / The Heartsmith Premiere
The Heartsmith had its premiere at One Cinema in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, promoting its distribution on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+.
31 December, 2024 / Amazon Prime, Apple TV+ and Tubi Releases
Amazon Prime and Apple TV+ began streaming The Heartsmith just as the new year entered, and it has since become available on various other streaming platforms, with distributed by SMG under FilmHub.
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Space Ninjas
Space Ninjas is a B-movie horror, comedy, sci-fi, martial art movie written and directed by Scott McQuaid.
The scene opens with a stylized television sci-fi show titled Stranger Than Fiction, with its charismatic host Jack Strange played by Dirk Benedict (A-Team, Battlestar Galactica, Bodyslam). This prelude introduces a classified incident that allegedly took place at a high school somewhere in Asia, cue title sequence.
Five high school teenagers, Zack the nerd, Tammy miss popular, Keiko the Japanese exchange student, Omar the jock and leader of the misfits, Stanlei the skater girl, played by Yi Jane, are called for detention on a Saturday night. The deputy head of the school, Mr. Hughes played by Razif Hashim (Best In The World: Asian Food Channel) leads the punishment.
As the night progresses an elite group of Space Ninjas invade the secluded school. After the Space Ninjas kill Mr. Hughes, the students are left to fend for themselves, trapped on the school grounds, fighting for survival.
The five students are being hunted and killed off one by one. The survivors stumble across the eccentric science teacher, Professor Rosencrantz, played by Brian Narelle (Dark Star, The Wizard Of No, 13 Reasons Why).
Together they decipher why this is happening and devise the best plan of escape. As the student number drops in deaths, the Space Ninjas also add the school janitor to their body count. Hong Kong cult B-movie director Godfrey Ho (Ninja Terminator, Ninja Protector, Ninja Squad) plays the short lived Janitor.
Professor Rosencrantz is eventually cut down by the space assassins, but not before unveiling a kung fu master clone that he produced in his lab, played by Filipino TV sensation Jay Mago (Kalokalike – It’s Showtime ABS-CBN).
As the Space Ninjas close in on the last surviving members of the group, an unexpected relationship develops between Zack and Stanlei, but this momentary romance ends with Zack’s demise. As the last man (woman) standing, Stanlei engages in battle with the Space Ninjas.
As night turns to day, the CIA surround the school grounds and the men in black enter the crime scene. The Big Boss is played by Jon T. Benn (Way Of The Dragon, Fearless, Man With The Iron Fists). They sweep through the school campus erasing any evidence of alien activity, making this incident another great episode for the Stranger Than Fiction TV show, asking the viewer – was this fact or fiction?
Cast
Yi Jane
Stanlei
Dirk Benedict
Jack Strange
Brian Narelle
Professor Rosencrantz
Razif Hashim
Mr Hughes
Damien Zachary
Zack
Mia Sara Shauki
Tammy
Bryan Tiang
Space Ninja
Jon T Benn
The Big Boss
Afiq Amirul Amri
Omar
Cassie Foo
Keiko
Godfrey Ho
The Janitor
Jay Mago
Mysterious Kung Fu Master
Tan Soo Tze
Tammy's Step Mother
Sudhan Nair
Security Guard
Carlton Wall
Man in Black
Crew
Scott McQuaid
Director
Wayne Crawford
Executive Producer
Firhad Bustaman
Production Manager
Ganesh Venugopal
Director of Photography
Chai Vincent
Gaffer
Philip Schøyen
VFX Artist
Suran Basharati
VFX Artist
Lars Espen Smith
VFX Artist
Brittany Jane Fernandez
Production Assistant
Marissa Duclos
Makeup Artist
On Set
Events
Worldwide distribution by SMG and MY SPOTLIGHT INDEPENDENT
1 July, 2019 / Amazon Prime Release
Amazon Prime was the first to release Space Ninjas worldwide, distributed by My Spotlight Independent. In the following year the film was distributed further on various other streaming platforms under SMG.
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20 January, 2019 / Horror-on-Sea Film Festival
Space Ninjas made a test screening at the UK’s Horror-on-Sea Film Festival on Sunday, 20 January, 2019. The film received a very positive response from cinema goers.
The lead actress Yi Jane was in attendance with the producer Lawson McQuaid.
13 - 15 July, 2018 / Asia Comic Con
Asia Comic Con are the official sponsors for the upcoming release of Plastic Monkey Films’ Space Ninjas.
The Asia Comic Con event was held at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia from July 13 – 15, 2018.
This event played host for the debut teaser trailer of Space Ninjas, followed by a Q&A session with the cast and director of the movie. The audience reaction was both positive and extremely enthusiastic about the films general release, which is due out later this year.
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Portfolio
Beans
This indie feature film written and directed by Scott McQuaid screened at the Independent New York Film Festival in 2008.
Behind The Scenes of the Social
This is a behind the scenes look at the making of the social commercial with writer and director Scott McQuaid.
Space Ninjas
Space Ninjas is a B-movie parody that pays homage to 70s and 80s genres of horror, comedy, sci-fi and martial art movies.
Stage & Screen
This showreel displays the most recent stage and screen work by director Scott McQuaid.
The Heartsmith
The Heartsmith is an untold bedtime story following the simple life and trade of a Heartsmith who spends his days mending the broken hearts of people suffering from sadness.
The Heartsmith (Teaser)
The Heartsmith is an untold bedtime story following the simple life and trade of a Heartsmith who spends his days mending the broken hearts of people suffering from sadness.
The Social Commercial
This commercial was written and directed by Scott McQuaid for the restaurant and bar franchise, the Social.
Who's Who
SCOTT McQUAID
Scott McQuaid is a British expat writer-director for stage, screen, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
He began his career in the film industry volunteering on Hong Kong film sets in the mid-90’s. Aside from his film work, he has directed numerous plays and musicals in Malaysia, winning consecutive BOH Cameronian Arts Awards, including the Best Director award, and is also recognised by Malaysia Book of Records for his work.
McQuaid established Plastic Monkey Films in 2017, developing original indie films with creative storytelling that combine a mix of reality and the unimaginable, while being produced on a shoestring budget.
ALEXANDRIA KAY
Filling the role of the producer is Alexandria Kay. She works from each project’s beginnings; all the way from development through to post-production.
With her background in the performing arts as a stage manager, as well as a project and talent manager in the digital marketing industry, she brings to the table her skills in finances, casting, marketing, line producing, and collecting the dailies while managing the film budgets.
Additionally, Alexandria is an actor for stage, screen, and podcast theatre, as well as the producer at the PMF sister company, Pop Up Theatre.
Email:
producer.plasticmonkeyfilms@gmail.com
Tel:
+60 175-381-725
Contact Us
Plastic Monkey Films operates from a digital office.
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Alternatively, you can also call us on +44 170-259-6049 (UK office) or +60 166-453-435 (Malaysia office).