Gemma Lucha
Acting
Biography
Gemma has a background in Acting (El Terrat, Els Comediants) and TV Production (Crime, Princess Mirror-Belle). She previously worked for Glasgow Film Festival (Guests Services Assistant) and Glasgow Short Film Festival (Venue Coordinator), where she met filmmakers from different countries that motivated her to work on her own films. With many years of experience in the industry, Gemma is now working as a Script Supervisor in TV while developing her independent film projects. She is a member of Bectu (Scotland), Cima (Spain) and Dones Visuals (Catalunya).
Known For

A friendship forged between James and Tully in a small Scottish town in 1986. One weekend, they make a vow to each other to go at life differently. But then, 30 years on, half a life away, the phone rings. Tully has the worst kind of news.
Mayflies

A superstitious widow looks at the stars every night in the hope of understanding her late husband's last words to her. Meanwhile a homeless man discovers some interesting items discarded in a bin.
Look Up

Follow Phoebe, her older sister Becks, younger brother Perry and their mum who are living a comfortable life in Glasgow when suddenly they are uprooted from their lives and moved to the remote highlands of Scotland.
The Primrose Railway Children

A smoker in need of a light gets the absurd instead
Why We Smoke

A body positive comedy that joyfully reclaims female sexuality and self-confidence. Mandy, a plus-size burlesque enthusiast, is practicing for her first public performance. Only when her best friend needs her does she find the confidence to perform in her full power.
Candy
Harriet's extraordinary gift to absorb and take on anyone's pain, makes her money but could ultimately destroy her.
Her Midas Touch

At a work Christmas dinner, Irene, a Spanish woman who learned English with the aim of succeeding professionally abroad, feels invisible in a conversation where her colleagues only ask superficial questions. Irene does not feel heard and begins to reflect on her place in a world marked by inequality and the importance of recognizing privileges she could not appreciate before.
English Will Get You Far

Paul wakes up from a wild New Year's Eve, with little memory of the night before spent at his Mum's social club. When it's revealed that the prize money from the Annual New Year's Eve Karaoke Competition has gone missing Paul fears his good name and reputation are at stake. This whodunnit parody gets to the bottom of a crime where everybody is a suspect.
First Footing

Jude, a young neurodivergent woman is trying to get a job, but the giant teddy bear following her around makes life a bit difficult.
Bear

A short film directed by Gemma Lucha.