Film
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2011 | 12min | Vimeo
Documentary
Directed by Matt Strachan
Tom Reader investigates the world of strongman, bodybuilding and weightlifting at Steve Winters' Ministry of Muscle gym in Kent.
Written by Matt Strachan
Directed by Matt Strachan
The line between a man's memories and dreams blur, mutating into something his ageing mind can't escape from.
I'd Rather Have A Memory Than A Dream was nominated for the Anthony Minghella Award in 2010 and screened at festivals including the London Short Film Festival and Glimmer in 2010.
“an affecting and sharp short film” – Glimmer
“richly dense … deserves repeat viewing” – Claire Henry, Cambridge Film Festival Daily
Written by Daniel Hesford
Directed by Matt Strachan
A hairdresser's mind wanders as she trims Downing Street fringe and imagines the consequences of an assassination attempt using only hair salon essentials.
An Ode to Modern Democracy and the Hairdresser was nominated for the Light in Motion (Best International Short) Award in 2009 and the Shine Short Film Award in 2010. It was featured on the BBC Film Network and screened at festivals worldwide including Raindance, Edmonton International Film Festival and Foyle Film Festival in 2009, as well as Santa Cruz and Bradford International Film Festival in 2010.
2009 | 5min | IMDb
Written by Matt Strachan
Directed by Natalia Andreadis
Petty crime and Mr Right both conspire against one woman's attempt to 'have a break', as four chocolate fingers cause more than their fair share of friction and embarrassment.
Written by Matt Strachan
Directed by Matt Strachan
A kiss and a traffic accident thrust Calum and Lucy, both twenty-something and “just good friends”, into a strange limbo constructed entirely from their own memories. As they finally begin to open up to each other, the real world and its consequences begin to return, forcing them to realise their looming fate.
Giraffes and Laughs and Feelings and Things screened at festivals worldwide including the Cannes Short Film Corner and Edmonton International Film Festival in 2008.
“frustratingly excellent” – Ben Blaine
“a well acted, well shot drama – a fascinating, well made piece of work” – britfilms.tv
“a uniquely plotted tale … that goes for the heart strings like an enthusiastic bell-ringer” – John Hill, The Wharf
2008 | 10min
Written by Matt Strachan
Directed by Kate Lane
