MARRIAGE UNPLUGGED
comedy/sci-fi - 15 mins - 2024
Suzanna and Andrew have been unhappy for a while. When yet another argument prompts the couple to venture into a sex robot shop, Suzanna, very much to Andrew’s displeasure, decides to buy one. To make matters worse, the new household addition is a male model named James. But James turns out to be more than a mere sex toy and unwittingly uncovers the very fractures that damaged Andrew and Suzanna’s marriage in the first place.
Written & Directed: Florine & Kim Nüesch
Producers: Johanna von Salmuth, Florine & Kim Nüesch
Cast: Nikki Amuka-Bird, Nicholas Gleaves & Sven Ironside
The film will have its World Premiere at the Cambridge Film Festival, UK in October 2024 and is screening at Leeds Film Festival, UK in November 2024. More festival news will be announced soon
““Sharp and particular in its execution, and a flat out captivating watch.””
THE EVERLASTING CLUB
horror - 9 mins - 2021
The Everlasting Club is a very modern twist on an old ghost story. A group of diverse young women resurrect an ancient club to help them change the world, only to find the original members are still alive, and hungry for new blood...
Written & Directed by Joy Wilkinson
Produced by Cassandra Sigsgaard & Savannah Power
Cast: Emma McDonald & Billy Postlethwaite
Winner, Best in Category, Wench Film Festival
The film has screened at festivals across the world, from US festivals such as Indy Shorts Film Festival, Indiana and St. Louis International Film Festival, to London Short Film Festival, Wench Film Festival in India, IndieCork in Ireland, and Monster Fest in Australia.
““An elegant piece of minimalist horror…a must-see””
THE RIVER
drama - 16 mins - 2013
Ray is a dredger. He’s 59 and has worked on the river all his life. But the arrival of a new, gobby workmate - Kenny - makes him want to jump overboard. THE RIVER is a film about learning to be true to yourself and accept that who we are isn’t always who we want to be.
Directed by John Michell
Written by Rupert Raby
Produced by Cassandra Sigsgaard & Katie O'Mahoney
Cast: Clive Russell & Robert Emms
Funded with the support of Film London's Borough Fund
Winner, Award of Excellence Special Mention, Best Shorts Competition
Honourable Mention, Santa Monica Independent Film Festival, USA
In Competition, Palm Springs Film Festival Shortfest, Califonia, USA
EVA
drama - 19 mins - 2005
Her first night working in a London strip pub is a baptism of fire for Brazilian girl Eva.
Written & Directed by Laura Smith
Produced by Cassandra Sigsgaard
Cast: Clara Perez, Sarah Preston, James Hirst, Nick Bartlett & Alan Gibbons
Funded by The National Film and Television School / Film London / British Council
Winner Best Foreign Film, Lond Island Short Film Expo, USA
Screened at over 20 festivals and cinemas all over the world, including Edinburgh International Film Festival, Times/ BFI London Film Festival and as part of the Future Shorts UK cinemas touring programme.
““... interesting characters, acute observations and excellent story telling.””
IN THE PARK
drama - 10 mins - 2005
A punchy and painfully evocative tale of three young Teenage girls who have got themselves into more trouble than they bargained for.
Written & Directed by Saha Hails
Produced by Cassandra Sigsgaard
Cast: Jessica Playfoot, Megan Leng & Khyati Patel
Funded with support of The Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, Urban Partnership
Screened at festivals in the UK & Europe including Tampere International Short Film Festival, Finland & Birds Eye View Film Festival, London.
““Sasha Hails’ short film is a clever, funky little film about London - about the dark side of the funny things that go on. Hails is a talent to watch.””