Carl is forced to confront his idea of masculinity when an obsession with a mysterious member of his badminton club spirals out of control.
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United Kingdom | 2019 | 13 mins
Narrative Short
Directed by Tommy Gillard
with Tom Greaves, Niall Kiely, Sam Morgan, Alex Pearn, James Cotter
Synopsis
Credits
Director: Tommy Gillard
Writer: Tommy Gillard
Produced by: Ashleigh Powell, Simeon Costello
Cast: Tom Greaves, Niall Kiely, Sam Morgan, Alex Pearn, James Cotter
Additional info
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2019
Language: English
Length: 13 minutes
Screening schedule
This film is available to watch online on yuzzi from 1 until 7 December 2020.
Genre
comedy, drama
Festivals and Awards
BFI London Film Festival 2020
Winner – Best Short Film
Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2020

About the Director
Tommy Gillard is a Devon-based writer and director. Having previously worked as a graphic designer, he has spent the last 5 years as the Creative Manager of an international brand, alongside working on feature films and creating personal short-form work.