Synopsis: Jason and Clara are stuck in a rut. They have the same argument every single night, their relationship is on the brick of dying. One particular night they awake to a strange bleep. Determined to find the mysterious sound they search the house from top to bottom but as the bleep intensifies the underlying issues within their relationship boil over.
About the Filmmaker: Ben S. Hyland is a comedy writer & director. Ben’s previous short, TALK RADIO stars the hilarious Julia Deakin, Pearce Quigley and Tim Key and has screened at multiple BAFTA and OSCAR qualifying festivals, including Norwich Film Festival 2020. His film QUIET CARRIAGE starring Amit Shah and Emma Sidi has played at BAFTA and OSCAR qualifying festivals such as LOCO, Aesthetica, LA Shorts, Norwich, Encounters and LSFF. So far it has screened at 70+ festivals and is now online as a selection on Short-of-the-Week.
Ben also currently has an online sitcom called ANGRY QUIZ GUY that stars Nick Helm. Other notable achievements include being a 2019 finalist in the ENTER THE PITCH competition. Being a 2019 recipient of the CHARITY FILM OF THE YEAR AWARDS with his film ROLE MODELS. Winning the 2017 LaCie #PushPlay European filmmaking competition with his film ’88’. Also winning the 2017 Colchester Film Festival 60hr film challenge with his film JUNIOR. In the same year he was shortlisted (top 20) for the JAMESON’S FIRST SHOT from 2722 entries.
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