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Wade Radford

Wade Radford

Acting

Biography

Wade Radford describes himself as a Folk(ish) poet & guerrilla filmmaker. Mainly known for his contribution to low/no-budget cinema of the 2010's, he is probably best known for his portrayal of Kayden 'Quinn' Daydream in the ferocious 2014 indie film 'TWINK'. Between 2012-2019 Wade put out an incredible amount of independent and controversial films. As a zine-maker he has created nearly 100 independently produced and distributed zines including poetry, polaroid photography, his 'Dear...' series, 'The Busby & Me' and his investigative zine 'The Last Desert Sun', that focuses on the life of Manson Family member Paul Watkins. In 2025 he returned with his new award-winning documentary 'The Busby & Me' about North Yorkshire's haunting of the Busby Stoop Inn. In the background he continues to make avant-garde short films, employing his old Video8, shot on video media format.

Known For

1 Last Chance at Paradise
4.4

Love and memories shared by two young guys soon after the world's end.

1 Last Chance at Paradise

2014
Twink
4.6

An independent documentary film maker conducts an interview with former porn star Kayden Daydream, who now lives in a run down bedsit struggling with drug addiction, alcoholism and mental health issues. The former sex icon, Quinn, A.K.A Kayden, unravels a world of debauchery and darkness in his interview, and his brutal honesty opens up deep wounds that lead this retrospective to a shocking and tragic climax.

Twink

2014
Lustful Desires
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Lustful Desires is a journey into the mind of Freddi, a complex troubled soul dealing with his mental issues while unintentionally dragging Lustful - a call girl into his spiraling out-of-control world

Lustful Desires

2014
Boys on 8 Tape
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Two young, agoraphobia sufferers create a nest within their bedsit, their fears preventing them from risking their love in the outside world.

Boys on 8 Tape

2014
Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels
2.5

Horror exploitation anthology from twisted minds of filmmakers from across the globe.

Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels

2016
Stranger Than Us
1.0

An unexpected love story begins on the Norfolk Coast, Tom & JD are two strangers meeting in the night. As the weekend in the middle of nowhere continues the two unravel each others secrets, and hardships; will their new found affections be enough to endure their revelations?

Stranger Than Us

2020
Boys Behind Bars 2
2.0

During a disturbance in the prison, two twin brothers serving a sentence for drug dealing are locked into the shower blocks, only to be confronted by the savage and deranged Darrell.

Boys Behind Bars 2

2014
The Last Piss Laden Ferris Wheel
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Rumination at the fairground by night has our narrator contemplating desire, human nature, sexual freedom, dreams, past romances and self-discovery. Filmed as part of the 'Wade on 8' , shot on video series.

The Last Piss Laden Ferris Wheel

2025
Sex, Lies and Depravity
9.0

Social deprivation, mental illness, addiction, sexuality and drama abound when Jake abandons his wife and kids for Ethan, a young, gay, streetwise charmer. Jake struggles to hide his identity but things come to a climax impacting the hearts and souls of all involved.

Sex, Lies and Depravity

2012
Boys Behind Bars 3
2.0

A new government drug rehabilitation scheme goes psychotically wrong in the dark, disturbing and brutal final chapter. Boys Behind Bars 3 is the most disgraceful LGBT film of the last decade and echoes the screams of 80's video nasties.

Boys Behind Bars 3

2015
Poetry on 8 Tape
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Poetry on 8 Tape features eight vignettes of 8 Tape film narrated with poetry that traverses the landscapes of grief, evolution, self-acceptance, isolation, age and dreams. Part of the 'Wade on 8' Collection.

Poetry on 8 Tape

2025
Caught in a Landslide
4.2

Through a combination of pharmaceuticals and alcohol, Jay walks through the lost memories of true love. Tonight, he will walk in the wilting greenhouse that was the backdrop to his summer romance and he'll meet his familiar resident ghost.

Caught in a Landslide

2018
Discreetest 2000
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Discreetest 2000 is a unique Zine and DVD Movie combination from UK artist Wade Radford that gently looks at the small existence of a nomadic couple, Taylor and Adam, at the turn of the millennium.

Discreetest 2000

2025
The Lustful Dead II
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After ten years cinematographer Joe Newton feels compelled to face his trauma, and return to interview his subject - The notorious Hayden Reef. Completely consumed by his now infamous original documentary, Joe knows he'll need Hayden to relaunch his name as a daring, controversial filmmaker turned video blogger.

The Lustful Dead II

2024
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Placed together using Hi8 tapes and a 1970s Audio cassette recorder, Wade Radford combines the futility of poetry, and a dead style of recording as an escape from our lives playing out for likes in 4K- A modern mellow meditation. Part of the 'Wade on 8' Collection.

Good Luck Getting Through This

2025
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Part of the Wade on 8 collection 'Dreamland' is an arthouse, shot on video short film. Jack returns for university wanting to rekindle his secret romance with repressed Billy.

Dreamland

2025
Poet: An Intimate Discussion with Wade Radford
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'Poet: An Intimate Discussion with Wade Radford' is a brand new, independent documentary about the life and work in Poetry of Underground Filmmaker and Actor Wade Radford. Known globally for his controversial role in 'TWINK' as well as other film credits in the LGBT market including; 'Sex Lies and Depravity', '1 Last Chance at Paradise' and 'Boys Behind Bars' - Wade behind the scenes has been releasing Poetry anthologies and read aloud recordings online for the last eight years. 'Poet' explores the themes of Wade's work and for the first time ever introduces the audience to this complex and candid individual. Up until now Radford has hidden behind the mask of his work; but those days are over. Join Wade as he embarks on a week long road trip, visiting places that inspired the poetry and remain dear to his heart

Poet: An Intimate Discussion with Wade Radford

2018
The Busby & Me
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Nearly twenty years ago Wade created a documentary about 'The Busby Stoop Inn', its ghosts, and its famous legends. After seventeen years the original 8mm footage has been found and Wade returns to Thirsk to tell the story.

The Busby & Me

2025
I Was a Teenage Ghost Hunter
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Wade Radford was an early adopter of the Paranormal Investigation genre, coupled with the ability to use the internet to share evidence. From around 2003 Wade collected extensive archives, and even attempted a failed show in 2007.

I Was a Teenage Ghost Hunter

2025
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Featured as part of the 'Wade on 8' archive collection, the film featured on Volume II. The Lonely Man of Saltburn features a call by an aging man to a mental health helpline.

The Lonely Man of Saltburn