BAFTA Shorts 2014-2015

A selection of BAFTA-nominated short films

BOOGALOO AND GRAHAM
United Kingdom  2014, 14 min
Director: Michael Lennox

Jamesy and Malachy are over the moon when their soft-hearted Dad presents them with two baby chicks to care for, but the two boys are in for a shock when their parents announce that big changes are coming to the family.

Awards and nominations:  

The Oscars – Nominated Best Short Film
BAFTA Awards – Best British Short Film
Berlin International Film Festival – Nominated Best Short Film
Tribeca Film Festival – Nominated Best Narrative Short

ROOM 8
UK 2013, 7 min
Director: James W. Griffiths

A new prisoner arrives in his cell. The unwelcoming cell-mate warns the newcomer not to open the mysterious red box resting on the bed. Of course, he does the opposite and discovers a horrible secret.

Awards and nominations:

BAFTA Awards – Best British Short Film

ORBIT EVER AFTER
UK 2013, 20 min
Director: Jamie Stone

Nigel has fallen in love. But when you live in orbit aboard a ramshackle space hovel with the most risk averse family imaginable, it is not easy to follow your heart.

Awards and nominations:

BAFTA Awards – Best British Short Film
European Film Awards European – Nominated Best Short Film
 

EMOTIONAL FUSEBOX
UK 2014, 14 mins
Director: Rachel Tunnard

Anna lives a hermit’s life in her Mum’s garden shed. She wants to stay there but her Mum has other plans.

KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
UK 2013, 28 mins
Director: Michael Pearce

MP’s wife Celia discovers her husband’s true colours when she is taken hostage by his criminal business associates.