Speech
Nathan Leigh Horrocks
United Kingdom, 2026, 10 min.
In English.
At his wedding reception, the anxious groom can no longer ignore the growing lump in his throat. Buckling under family pressure and the high expectations of his bride. He must dig deep and find the courage to give the speech of his life.
Director's Statement
This debut short touches on the universal themes of family and relationships. It's a fast paced satire exploring the consequences of unexpressed feelings in the darkly humorous body shock genre with a strong nod to the noir.
Category: Dark Comedy, Short.
Themes: World Cinema.
Friday, April 24
The Screening Room
10:00pm
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