An abused housewife finds out that her ex-husband has happily re-married and has a newborn baby, but there’s more to his newfound happiness than meets the eye.
Drama / 2023 / Short Film - 9 mins
Written & Directed by DUSTIN CURTIS MURPHY
Produced by DUSTIN CURTIS MURPHY & JOSHUA CARRINGTON BIRCH
Starring AILISH SYMONS, JOSHUA WHINCUP, & KATRIN LARISSA KASPER
Cinematography by JOSHUA CARRINGTON BIRCH
Original Score by THOM ROBSON
About the Production
EVERYTHING IS OUT TO GET ME was independently produced over two days on location at the Old Forge Wartime House Museum in Sittingbourne, Kent, UK.
A feature length version is currently in development.
awards & Nominations
The British Short Film Awards
Nominated: Best Cinematography
Longlisted: Best Score, Best Costume Design
Romford Film Festival
Nominated: Best Score and Best Screenplay
KINO Short Film Festival
People's Choice Finalist
festivals
Dances With Films - Official Selection 2023
Beeston Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023
Crystal Palace International Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2024
Kino London Short Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Off Compitition 2023
North East International Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023
Spirit of Independence Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023
Sunderland Shorts Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023
TweetFest (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023
Romford Film Festival - Official Selection 2023
The Richard Harris International Film Festival - Official Selection 2023
Omaha Film Festival - Official Selection 2024
Beloit International Film Festival - Official Selection 2024
Back to Front, Dublin - Official Selection 2023
KINO Short Film Festival - Official Selection 2024