BAFTA Shorts 2010

The 2010 Orange British Academy Film Awards nominated short films, followed by a Q&A.

14
A secret unfolds within a family through the eyes of the people who hide it.
Director/Writer/Producer
Asitha Ameresekere
Running time 9 mins

WINNER: I Do Air
Surrounded by divers and swimmers, a little girl feels humiliated by her fear of jumping in the water. She escapes her reality by holding her breath to ‘trip’ within her own head. But when she sees two unexpected creatures swimming beautifully and effortlessly underwater, can she take the plunge into their magical world?
Director/Writer Martina Amati
Producer James Bolton
Running time 7 mins

Jade
Jade, caught in a dilemma of her own making, struggles to choose the right path. It becomes apparent to her, though, that she may have no choice at all.
Director/Writer Daniel Elliott
Producer Samm Haillay
Running time 15 mins

Mixtape
Ben spends his time listening to his Dad’s old ’70s vinyl and making mixtapes on an old double deck tape recorder. He makes a tape to try and woo the girl next door, Lily, the girl of his dreams.
Director/Writer Luke Snellin
Producers Luke Snellin & Luti Fagbenle
Running time 2 mins 23 secs

Off Season
A transient and his dog, stealing from summer cabins during the brutal winter of the off season, make a horrifying discovery.
Director/Writer Jonathan van Tulleken
Producer Jacob Jaffke
Running time 13 mins