Angela
Best Short Fiction
Brendan Cleaves
United Kingdom,
Fiction,
14:58
"Angela" is a comedy about Crawford, an awkward singleton, and Angela, who hides her insecurities behind her humor, as they navigate a disastrous first date at a pub. Between misunderstood jokes, an emergency phone call, and the intervention of friends, the date seems doomed. However, when Angela's prosthetic leg becomes a point of vulnerability, Crawford's genuine kindness shines through. Their evening reveals that beneath the awkwardness and faux pas of dating, there's a possibility for connection and understanding.
Film block:
FICTION / ON RELATIONSHIPS AND LOVE
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 1
- Language
- Country United Kingdom
- Genre Fiction
- Cinematographer Chris Carcelle
- Scriptwriter Brendan Cleaves & Joe Holweger
- Producer Johnny Vivash, Brendan Cleaves & Joe Holweger
- Music Joe Holweger
- Editor Greg Hayes
- Cast Joe Holweger, Philippa Cole, Ivan Kaye, Eli Silverman, Johnny Vivash
- Year of creation 2024
- Duration 14:58
Starting as a music video director in Camden, Brendan earned a UK Music Video Award nomination early in his career. Transitioning to directing music videos and commercials, he gained recognition for his dynamic style. His short film Roger, starring John Bradley (Game of Thrones) and Seann Walsh, marked a breakthrough. He has since directed nine more shorts and a documentary, featured at over 100 prestigious festivals, earning Méliès d’Argent nominations. In 2024, two scripts were optioned by Rocket Soul and About It Films.
