FALLOUT
5pm • 6th sept • castle sidcup
high-concept dramedies exploring the emotional fallout of events we can’t control.
Expect witty, jaw dropping twists and outstanding performances in these shorts that are equal parts entertainment and catharsis.
This screening includes a special introduction by actress and festival director, Gem Carmella (Gangs of London) and is followed by a Q&A, and an award presentation by Kyla Harris (We Might Regret This)
UK Drama, Comedy-Drama (75min)
Rated: 18
Tell Your Face
Haunted by her late mother's praise of her smooth skin, Chikana hits 30 and begins to obsess over developing wrinkles concocting an extreme way to stop them in their tracks.
Director. Jill Worsley
Writer: Olivia D'Lima
Producer: Olivia D'Lima
Key cast: Olivia D'Lima, Paul G Raymond, Gabriella Leon, Priya Davdra
(14:05min)
Useless
A man starts using an AI therapist and soon faces humiliating consequences.
Director: Ariel Heller
Writers: Sam Baron, Ariel Heller
Producers: Sam Baron, Ariel Heller, Kyle Smithers, Caleb Heller
Key cast: Sam Baron, Alli Brown, Arta Gee
(9:48min)
Truckload
There are 12 steps to recovery following LIZZIE’s traffic accident (and that’s not counting the 50 stairs up to her flat).
Directors: Aella Jordan-Edge
Writer: Evie Jones
Producers: Arpita Ashok, Victoria Emslie
Key Cast: Evie Jones, Jodie Whittaker, Cathy Tyson, Joe Dempsie, Adam Ali, Lara McDonnell
(19:50min)
Full Fat
Grace is in love with Bels, and Bels has a new boyfriend. Something has to give…
Director: Louisa Connolly-Burnham
Writer: Cara Mahoney
Producer: Louisa Connolly-Burnham, Annabelle Dodd
Key cast: Harmony Rose-Bremner, Cara Mahoney, Bobby Lockwood,
(9:27min)
The Sorrows of Young Charlotte
Charlie is still mourning her recent break-up when she meets her friend Werther for a coffee. As she confides in him, their conversation takes an awkwardly flirtatious turn.
Director: Shir Ariya
Writer: Charlie Stockdale
Producer: Faye Wilson
Ket cast: Liv Jekyll, Fabian Bevan
(13:32min)