James Arden writer / director

In the very near future, Harry, a third-generation London cabbie, struggles to retain his place in a fast-changing world.

A hard-hitting drama starring Jay Simpson (Black Mirror, Pistol, Chernobyl), Gemma Dyllen (The Death of Bunny Munro) and Anna-Maria Everett (Killing Eve). A Brother Film production in association with Panavision, Kodak, TenThree and Electric Theatre Collective.

UK - 2026 - 35mm 2-perf - 15 mins

PRESS KIT

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"A gripping story that drives you through the clash between technology and humanity" - The Hollywood Times ★★★★1⁄2

"Relevant, tense, sad and anxiety-inducing" - Film Carnage ★★★★

"A poignant, beautifully crafted and unsettlingly timely short" - The Cinematic Quill

"A cautionary tale about the rise of technology and AI in a still recognisable world" - Lou Reviews

"Such a timely film" - The Chicago Crusader 

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OFFICIAL SELECTIONS:

- HollyShorts Film Festival 2026 (BAFTA / Oscar-Qualifying) | WORLD PREMIERE

- Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival 2026 (BAFTA / Oscar-Qualifying) | SEMI-FINALIST

- Aesthetica Film Festival 2026 (BAFTA / BIFA-Qualifying) 

- The South London Film Festival 2026

- Creative Circle Awards 2026 | BEST SHORT FILM - WINNER

- 1.4 Awards 2026 | Flying High - WINNER

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