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

  1. Dances With Films - Official Selection 2023

  2. Beeston Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023

  3. Crystal Palace International Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2024

  4. Kino London Short Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Off Compitition 2023

  5. North East International Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023

  6. Spirit of Independence Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023

  7. Sunderland Shorts Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023

  8. TweetFest (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023

  9. Romford Film Festival - Official Selection 2023

  10. The Richard Harris International Film Festival - Official Selection 2023

  11. Omaha Film Festival - Official Selection 2024

  12. Beloit International Film Festival - Official Selection 2024

  13. Back to Front, Dublin - Official Selection 2023

  14. KINO Short Film Festival - Official Selection 2024