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Game Over

A routine patrol for two soldiers becomes a cat-and-mouse, life-or-death ordeal, with a difference.

  • Adam Jenkins
    Director
  • Adam Jenkins
    Writer
  • David Kline
    Writer
  • David Kline
    Producer
  • Adam Jenkins
    Producer
  • Blake Harrison
    Key Cast
    "Michael"
    The Inbetweeners, Dad's Army
  • Naomi Battrick
    Key Cast
    "Maisie"
    Jamestown, Waterloo Road
  • Gemma Whelan
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
    Game of Thrones
  • Christopher Frith
    Editor
    Star Wars Rogue One, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation
  • Werner Van Peppen
    Cinematographer
    Star Wars Rogue One
  • Joe Kraemer
    Music
    Mission Impossible Rogue Nation, Jack Reacher, Up
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    War, drama, youth, action, live-action, narrative short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 18, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • PERFORMANCE Short Film Competition
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 21, 2019
    Winner
  • LA Shorts International Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    July 31, 2018
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • London Short Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 11, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Newport Beach Film Festival
    Newport Beach
    United States
    April 25, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Kerry Film Festival
    Kerry
    Ireland
    October 17, 2018
    Irish Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Dam Short Film Festival
    Boulder City
    United States
    February 7, 2019
    Official Selection
  • SENE Film Festival
    Chepachet
    United States
    May 15, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Chelmsford Film Festival
    Chelmsford
    United Kingdom
    June 7, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Ealing Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 1, 2021
    Winner Horror Suspense
  • Ealing Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 1, 2021
    Ealing Film Festival
    Best Direction
Director Biography - Adam Jenkins

Director Adam Jenkins started his film career as a Runner and worked his way up the Assistant Director ladder. He has worked on films including Star Wars Episode III, the Harry Potter films and Wolf Man. He has gained increasing opportunities to direct in television including BBC Horrible Histories as well as writing, producing and directing his own short films.

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Director Statement

Game Over is an exciting and engaging film that works on different levels. It is an action driven story but also packs a big twist as well as a deeper message and meaning. The film was shot entirely on location in Ealing, London.