Project Detail

Stomach Bug

Synopsis

Charting the thrilling unravelling of a Chinese father in his 50s, who feels invisible in British society, as something unknown is manifesting inside of him.
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2024 - World premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - Short Film Competition - European premiere
Official Selection SXSW Film & TV Festival 2025
BAFTA Film Awards 2025 - Nomination - Best British Short Film

Details

Year
2024
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
15 min
Director
Matty Crawford
Producer
Karima Sammout Kanellopoulou
Editor
Yu-Pu Frances Pon
Screenwriter
Matty Crawford
Director of Photography
Andri Haraldsson
Production Designer
Sehar Kidwai
Sound
Oliver Mapp
Principal cast
Leslie Ching

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BBC Film

Galazia Productions

Karima Sammout Kanellopoulou
128 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

Sales Company

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

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