SHUTTLECOCK
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. Winner of the Two Short Nights festival Audience Choice Award 2019.
“Reeks of sweat, rubber soles and homo-eroticism” – The Sunday Times
BFI London Film Festival 2020 – BEST SHORT FILM AWARD
Aesthetica Film Festival Official Selection 2020
London Short Film Festival Official Selection 2021
Two Short Nights Official Selection 2019 – AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
Actor’s East Film Festival 2020 – AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
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