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Sheffield-based short film “Hooked” launches crowdfunder amid partnership with The Forward Trust

Sheffield-based short film “Hooked” launches crowdfunder amid partnership with The Forward Trust

by Gabriella Whiston | Feb 13, 2026 | News

Hooked is a short film written and directed by Rotherham-based filmmaker Jade Strain, exploring addiction and systematic failures within UK support services. The film is based on the true story of Caleb Hancock, a Sheffield resident who passed away in supported living...
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