https://shortfilms.org.uk/lsff2020/events/2020-01-10-new-shorts-funny-shit-at-ica
21:00 Fri 10 Jan 2020
Kicking off the 17th edition of LSFF, we’re packing comedies of a darker hue and more Lynchian leaning, inducing both belly laughs and bittersweet chuckles. These films aren’t afraid to confront issues that matter – from the male gaze to coming out – with lighter spoofs found in the unlikeliest of places, from chicken shops to dreary offices. Eyes out for comedy names Jack Whitehall, Lolly Adefope and Amit Shah. Programmed by Philip Ilson 88’
This programme contains references to sex and violence, and depicts a mass shooting
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SHORT CALF MUSCLE
Victoria Warmerdam 13 mins (NL, 2019)
A rather tall 30-year-old finds out that the rest of the world is under the impression that he is a gnome as a seemingly insignificant visit to the physio gets completely out of control. -
LUGER
Freddie Waters 11 mins (UK, 2019)
Tom is in for a surprise when he meets his elderly grandfather’s two carers. Not only do they appear to be at war but when he discovers a mysterious object in the kitchen, things take a dark turn. -
QUIET CARRIAGE
Ben S. Hyland 6 mins (UK, 2019)
A man on the train back from work is trying to get some rest, but one of the other passengers is getting in the way of his peace of mind. -
HOT AND TASTY
Laura Jayne Hodkin 4 mins (UK, 2019)
Two drunk friends accidentally walk into a crime scene. -
NORTEÑOS
Grandmas 8 mins (UK, 2018)
Barry attempts to elicit the help of his former lover Linda at a local social club after brutally murdering his grandmother with a hammer. After much cajoling Barry treats Linda and the local punters to a surreal bovine display. -
MANEATER
Sandra Isacsson / Caroline Wallén 8 mins (SE, 2019)
In a bizzare inversion of the male gaze, a group of middle aged men are cast in a music video, all given the same instructions by the female directors: eat bananas in front of the camera. -
THE PLUNGE
Simon Ryninks 10 mins (UK, 2019)
Falling in love can be a pain in the arse. -
CRASH CAM
Tia Salisbury 8 mins (UK, 2018)
When Tamsin recognises a cyclist in a ‘crash for cash’ incident, a torturous reunion unfolds. -
SAMMY THE SALMON
Jake Shannon 7 mins (AU, 2018)
Unable to pluck up the courage to tell his girlfriend he’s gay, Spencer comes across Sammy – a talking salmon who offers to get his love-life back on track. -
THE BIG BREAK
Philip Andelman 13 mins (US, 2018)
Ted has always wanted to win just once in life. When the opportunity to be a modern-day hero arises, will he finally triumph?