I'm Not Brilliant

Elsie wants out. Donna, her overly keen carer, just wants to help. But when a final drink turns into a front-row seat at a hen do meltdown, Elsie’s final curtain call becomes more of an unexpected encore.

  • Julian Kerridge
    Director
  • Cerys Knighton
    Writer
  • Cerys Knighton
    Producer
  • Cerys Knighton
    Key Cast
    "Donna "
  • Deidre Forrester
    Key Cast
    "Elsie "
  • Leigh Douglas
    Key Cast
    "Jade "
  • Sharon Drain
    Key Cast
    "Petra "
  • Jeremy Withers
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    comedy
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 21, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED Komodo
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - The National Film and Television School
Director Biography - Julian Kerridge

Julian began his career as an actor, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the National Theatre. Following the critical acclaim of his first short film, Mr. John, starring Benedict Wong, he retrained as a director. Julian's debut feature film, Seamonsters, starred Rita Tushingham, Reece Noi, and Jack McMullen. The film won the Grand Jury Prize at the Nantes Film Festival in 2012 and was nominated for Best Fiction Film at both the Austin Film Festival and the Raindance Film Festival that same year. He also directed the online drama series Celia & Chloe. Currently, Julian is a principal lecturer in filmmaking at MetFilm School Brighton.

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Director Statement

I collaborated closely with writer and lead actress Cerys Knighton to craft a character-driven and authentic comedy about an intergenerational friendship. We wanted to avoid patronising the older generation, who often feel unheard, instead using humor to gently highlight the isolation they may experience. The story also explores how innocence can be just as impactful as experience.