Project Detail

Toad in the Hole

Synopsis

Stuck in a stagnant moment of her marriage, Kay orchestrates an evening away from family responsibilities to pursue a surprising liaison.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025
Official Selection Flickerfest International Short Film Festival 2026

Details

Year: 2025
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 10 min
Director: Ben Norris
Producer: Lionelle Galloppa
Executive Producer: Josic Cadoret
Editor: Patrick Walsh
Screenwriter: Ben Norris
Director of Photography: Harry Truman
Production Designer: Andy Luck
Sound: Declan Chew
Principal cast: Juliet Cowan, Daniel Hoffmann-Gill, Harry Burrows
Costume Designer: Maya James
Boom Operator: Liam Cromby
Focus Puller: Flori Watts
Make-up & Hair: Cleo Young
Gaffer: Jack Gould
Stills photographer: Ines Hachou

Genre

Comedy

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWOR, Film London

Ivybridge Productions Ltd

Lionelle Galloppa

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