SHUTTLECOCK
13 MIN 1.33:1 COLOUR 2020
Carl is forced to confront his idea of masculinity when an obsession with a mysterious new member of his badminton club spirals out of control.
A short comedy film exploring 21st century masculinity. Commissioned by Exeter Phoenix.
BFI London Film Festival 2020 – BEST SHORT FILM AWARD
BBC Festival of Funny 2020
Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2020 Official Selection
London Short Film Festival 2021 Official Selection
Two Short Nights Film Festival 2019 – AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
Actors East Film Festival 2020 – AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
Cornwall Film Festival 2020 – BEST REGIONAL SHORT FILM AWARD
Amplify! Film Festival 2020 – AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
English Riviera Film Festival 2020 – BEST FILM AWARD
English Riviera Film Festival 2020 – ERFF AWARD
English Riviera Film Festival 2020 – CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD
Leuven International Short Film Festival Official Selection 2020
London Film Week 2020
Manchester Film Festival 2021 Official Selection
Written and Directed by Tommy Gillard
Produced by Ashleigh Powell and Simeon Costello
Photographed by Boris Hallvig
Starring Tom Greaves, Niall Kiely, Alexander Pearn, Sam Morgan and James Cotter