Three short films with insights into how different people attempt to cope mentally with shock, trauma and loss. Showcase Runtime : 30 minutes 53 seconds

After a family tragedy, Samuel develops severe agoraphobia and OCD. We follow him as he tries to navigate his solitary life and overcome his crippling illnesses. Jack Haynes is a writer/producer/director. 'Samuel' is his debut short. In 2022, Jack started BRUX FILMS, a partnership with writer/producer Joseph Abraham and together they create horror and thriller shorts. Their first short, 'The Hunter' has screened at festivals, while their second, 'Changes' is in post-production. Jack recently completed shooting of his next project 'Above', a horror short. Jack also works as an assistant director on shorts and feature films, where he has built a vast network of industry professionals.

SAMUEL

A short thriller set against the nightmare of losing a child. A father sits in his van contemplating a terrifying decision. As his friends and family attempt to contact him, fearing he might hurt himself or others, what will he resolve to do? Matthew Bartlett is an award-winning writer and film-maker. He has directed and edited music videos, documentaries and short films as well as creating promotional material for the Print Room Theatre (2011-2017). He has written and produced podcasts, led film and drama workshops and worked as a mentor in education. He directed his first short film 'Memory Loss' and was shortlisted for the DepicT Best Short Film in 2011. He wrote and produced his next short film 'Ministry of Guilt' and was selected for over twenty international film festivals, winning a number of awards including: Best Short at DC Independent FF, Best Narrative Short at the New Renaissance FF and won the Audience Award at the Isle of Man FF. He is currently developing a BFI YACF animated project and continuing to write and produce short films.

UNDER THE BRIDGE

A young girl longs for attention from her father following the death of her Nan and chooses a curious alternative to fill the void. Jo Lane is an experienced writer/director whose first short film, 'Time Goes Nowhere' (2009), funded by NW Vision, was accepted onto the BBC Film Network. Jo's work has been screened nationally and internationally at over twenty film festivals, including BAFTA qualifying ones. She has received an award for 'best micro short', has reached semi-finalist and finalist status on two occasions, and received a nomination for ‘strong female character’ award for her short film 'Bored Games'.

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With Trouble in Mind : 3 Shorts

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