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A Glass House

Robin, heartbroken and tending her garden, is confronted by an unexpected visitor whose presence threatens to unearth the past.

  • Charles Strider
    Director
  • Charles Strider
    Writer
  • Red Wade
    Producer
  • Lucy Wells
    Key Cast
    "Robin"
    Champion, The Programme
  • Gary Beadle
    Key Cast
    "Marcus"
    The Wheel of Time, Andor, Rye Lane
  • Doya Beardmore
    Key Cast
    "Milo"
  • Jack Curtis
    Director of Photography
    The Bee-Eaters
  • Jacob Bacon
    Gaffer
    Inland
  • Charlotte Nind
    Focus Puller
    Inland
  • Yonatan Tiruneh
    Clapper Loader
    Champion, D.I. Ray
  • Orlando Wade
    Camera Trainee
    Overtime
  • Paul Martin
    Script Editor
  • Kyan Dodds
    Script Consultant
    Flicker and Go Out
  • Markel Knight
    First Assistant Director
    Lumbu
  • Keldan Copeland
    Production Assistant
    Dance School
  • Gavin Wade
    Production Designer
  • Munk
    Art Director
    Overtime
  • Adrienne Wade
    Horticultural Consultant
  • Mick Keane
    Property Master
  • Stanley Wong
    Sound Recordist
    Letters From Space
  • Jojo Davies
    Hair and Makeup Designer
    Willow
  • Khuram Qadeer Mirza
    Stills Photographer
    Pheonix Rise
  • Albert Smith
    Production Catering
  • Olivier Jones
    Editor
    Seed of Doubt, The Last Garden
  • Joseph Russell
    Sound Design & Dubbing Mixer
    Bal Maiden, Jeremy: A Nightmare
  • Darren Sng
    Composer
    Cicada
  • Theodore Swaddling
    Colourist
    Standstill, Torn
  • Pelé Rocket
    Production Company
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 30, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    7,500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Bolton International Film Festival
    Bolton
    United Kingdom
    October 4, 2024
    UK Premiere
    Official Selection
  • New Renaissance Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 6, 2024
    Best Debut Short Nominee, Best Drama Short Honourable Mention
  • The British Short Film Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 15, 2025
    Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best British Director Long List
  • Northampton Film Festival
    Northampton
    United Kingdom
    March 7, 2025
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Charles Strider

As a working-class filmmaker and disabled artist from the Midlands, Charles is an advocate for creating your own opportunities and the power that comes with having a unique voice. A graduate of the BFI Film Academy and the NFTS’ Craft Skills Residential, Charles has gone on to direct micro shorts funded by the BFI Film Academy, and Chapter Arts Centre. Taking steps into longer-form shorts, A Glass House is Charles' debut short film. Charles hopes for the film to be an example of what it is possible to achieve regardless of who you are or what background you may come from.

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Director Statement

A Glass House is a deeply personal film born from a challenging period in my life. Conceived and written while I was homeless, this film is an intimate exploration of grief, cultural identity, and the struggle to find our voices. It's been an incredible journey to see it come to life after years of hard work.

The story takes inspiration from my partner’s mixed heritage family, and how people from different cultures each struggle with our country's inability to process grief openly within the strict British societal structure.

As an optimist, I can’t help but believe in the power of positivity, even when confronting difficult subjects. So, I sought to create something authentic to my experience and of those close to me, something that resonates from the heart - breaking free from these constraints, embracing vulnerability, and finding solace in shared connection.

As a working-class and disabled artist and having worked on high-end sets, I've firsthand experienced the systemic barriers and mistreatment of marginalised individuals. It's crucial to me now as a director to provide opportunities for diverse voices, both on and off screen.

I believe in the power of cinema to heal, to inspire, and to challenge. This film is a reflection of my own journey, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a call to action for a more inclusive and empathetic world.