Film

Christmas, 1978 (2024)

Set in 1970s rural Devon, 'Christmas, 1978' is a short film that delves into the nuanced relationship between a father and son within a heavily catholic working-class community in the week leading up to Christmas Day. As Jon’s traditional catholic values clash with his son’s new metropolitan lifestyle, the film becomes an exploration of the paradox of Catholicism and Homosexuality.

Main Cast: Joe Hancock + Ned Wakeley

Written and Directed by Lara Fullalove

Produced by Poppy Payne

Cinematography by Hassan Gray

Production Design by Nubiya Brandon

Edited by Rosalie Dantcikian

Sound Design by Poppy Payne and Lara Fullalove

Composed by Maxwell Shirley

Nominated for Best Short Film at Sunrise Film Festival

Winner of Best Student Short at Rainbow Umbrella Festival

Selected Best Student Film at One Fluid Night

Selected at Romford Film Festival

Writer + Director

Semi Skimmed (2023)

A dark comedy film, following Margo as she navigates grief, seeking comfort and connection in all the wrong places. After the stillbirth of her child, Margo attempts to reclaim control through casual sex, while still lactating, navigating grief, shame, and small-town gossip in a bleakly funny, painfully honest search for identity and release.

Main Cast: Julia Bentley + Lewis Blomfield

Written and Directed by Lara Fullalove

Produced by Rosalie Dantcikian

Cinematography by Jay Peoples

Production Design by Aysha Leach

Edited by Rosalie Dantcikian

Sound Design by Lara Fullalove

Composed by Maxwell Shirley

Writer + Director

Writer + Director

Dig My Grave!

Ten-year-old Ruby is drawn to the grave of a lonely spirit through arresting visions. When the sanctity of this sacred place is threatened, she is compelled to protect it, or see its story vanish forever.

Dig My Grave! is supported through a Mead Fellowship, awarded by the University of the Arts London.