A South Harrow filmmaker’s movie made on a £50 budget has been shortlisted for an award in a parliamentary competition.

Patrick Ryder, 33, entered his debut short film Cerberus into the Film The House competition in August with the full backing of Harrow West MP Gareth Thomas.

Now the movie, which has scenes in West Harrow Park, West Harrow Tube Station, the back of Harrow on the Hill and the viewing point near Grim’s Dyke, has made the final 18 of the competition, which was set up to encourage amateur directors.

The film tells the story of Coben, a man with no past, no identity and his only memory – the future. As his broken memories are pieced back together, Coben realises he’s in a race against time to save his life – before it’s taken from him.

Mr Ryder entered his film after reading about the competition in the Harrow Times in April, and now faces a nervous wait to see if he is declared the winner on October 30 at the House of Commons.

Mr Thomas said: “I am thrilled for Patrick that he has made the final.

“Patrick came to see me in July to discuss his film and I was overwhelmed by his enthusiasm and dedication to film making.

“He thoroughly deserves his place in the final and I wish him the very best of luck and look forward to seeing more work from him in the future.”

If Mr Ryder wins, his film will be premiered at the awards ceremony at the House of Commons.