DIRECTING
UNEVEN BARS
After an ill-fated affair with her boss, 30-year-old Heather is directionless, unemployed, and usually drunk. Fortunately she has a new plan: she’s going to the Olympics!
A drama/comedy short about optimism, effort and friendship.
Filmed in 2024, run time 11.5 minutes.
Official Selection: London Lift-Off Global Network 2025
Official Selection: Oxford Shorts 2026
Official Selection: Chalachitra International Film Awards 2026
Winner: Chalachitra International Film Awards 2026,
Best Women Film
Semi-Finalist: London Women Film Festival 2026
Nominated: Oxford Shorts 2026, Best Online Film (received
honourable mention)
CREW
Writer, Director & Producer | Amelia Guttridge
Producer & Editor | Alessandro Luchetti
Cinematographer | Robbie Bryant
Gaffer | Michael Suszczenia
Sound Recordist | Laur Rozier
Hair & Make Up Artist | Cyrielle Marlier
Composer | Angharad Thomas
Sound Designer | Elliot Termote
Colourist | Jack Williams
Production Assistant | Matthew Sharp
CAST
Heather | Layla Shirley
Maggie | Rosie Steel
Jim | Rob Leach
Bartender | Clement James
