In a screen-obsessed world, Clive rediscovers a passion and makes an unexpected connection when he simply looks up from his phone.
A gentle reminder of the joy of stepping away from our screens and reconnecting with genuine, meaningful experiences.
12:00, Saturday 21 March 2026
Screen 4, The Ashford Cinema
Shown as part of Short Film Programme 1
Doors at 11:50
Credits
Director(s)
Christian Azzola
Writer(s)
Bex Harvey, Christian Azzola
Producer(s)
Syd Heather, Daniel Eycott
Director of Photography
Thomas Hall
Composer
Jimmy Sheals
Production Sound Recordist & Dubbing Mixer
Mark Cheffins
Editor
Willow Garms
1st Assistant Directors:
Ben Barton, Katherine Shannon
Costume Designer
Sue Blane
Casting
Carrie-Ann Simmonds
Principle Cast
Matthew McKew
Ruth E Maku
Contact
squidshackstudios.com
Meet The Artist
Christian Azzola is a Kent-based filmmaker and the founder of MADGIO FiLMS. Since 2022, he has been writing, directing, and producing short films, working alongside talented local cast and crew and drawing inspiration from the stunning natural beauty of Kent’s locations.
