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Brain Space

A creepy clown face floating in the air with dramatic lighting
A young girl is shocked as her wrist is grabbed by a scary floaring hand in dramatic lighting
A figure floats serenely in space, silhouetted by the large brain planet glowing behind her
A menacing masked figure in a cloak holds up a knife with a scary smile

Synopsis

Propelled into her own mind, Rhi explores the thoughts, fears and impulses that shape our internal world. When her inner child is threatened by the shadows of her own trauma her fear turns to anger and she must fight back to regain control. From desperation to acceptance, she learns to choose life.
BAFTA Film Awards 2026 - Longlisted - Best British Short Animation
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Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 min 21 sec
Format
16:9
Director
Laura Tofarides
Producer
Nia Alavezos
Executive Producer
Helen Brunsdon, Ed Talfan, Jude Lister, Siobhan Brennan, Matthew Rogers
Editor
Zuhair Mehrali
Screenwriter
Laura Tofarides
Director of Photography
Daniel Morgan
Production Designer
Joshua Flynn
Sound
Phil Brookes
Composer
Tom Berge
Principal cast
Annaliese Broughton, Elza Parisa
Other Lead Creative(s)
Script Editor - Sam Morrison

Genre

Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi Welsh Woman Director

Categories

Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Severn Screen

Laura Tofarides
3 Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff
CF10 5EE

Sales Company

Severn Screen

Nia Alavezos
3 Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff
CF10 5EE

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