Experiencing Interruptions?

I'm Not Finished

When Alex arrives at his friend's party, he meets Ellie and sparks immediately fly. But when one makes a move and takes things too far, the other must leave and deal with the emotional repercussions. Based on true events.

I'm Not Finished challenges stigmas around male victims of female-perpetrated sexual assault. I'm Not Finished is supported by the charity SurvivorsUK and includes a message before the end credits regarding sexual assault and where survivors can receive support.

  • Rebecca Gallon
    Director
    Echo, No Comply
  • Matt Hansen
    Writer
  • Martina Zucconelli
    Producer
  • Matt Hansen
    Key Cast
    "Alex"
  • Rachel Bardwell
    Key Cast
    "Ellie"
  • Thomas Sandler
    Cinematography
    Cardbord Fort, The curiosity of Edward Pratt
  • Elettra Bargiacchi
    Score
  • Melonlade
    Score
  • Reece McCullagh
    Editing
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 30, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Cameo Launch Short Film Festival
    Surrey
    United Kingdom
    October 8, 2023
    UK Premiere
    Winner: Outstanding Drama Short Film
  • Sunday Shorts
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 22, 2023
    London Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Feel The Reel International Film Festival
    Glasgow
    United Kingdom
    September 30, 2023
    Winner - Best of the Fest
  • Toronto International Women Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    September 8, 2023
    Canadian
    Official Selection
  • Horsham Film Festival
    Horsham
    United Kingdom
    November 28, 2023
    Finalist - Best Drama
  • Short Stop International Film Festival
    Iosa
    Romania
    December 12, 2023
    Romanian Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Rebecca Gallon

Rebecca Gallon is a French and English director based in France. After studying Film and Television at the University of York, she gained experience as a director on multiple short films and music videos in France and in the UK.

Her latest projects include a documentary on female skateboarders, a short film about loneliness shot in Paris on 35mm film and a music video filmed in one take.

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Director Statement

I’m Not Finished follows Alex as he bonds with Ellie at a house party. Sparks fly between the two but when one makes a move and takes things too far, what started as a fun night ends up being a traumatic experience. I’m Not Finished is a short film about desire, intimacy and consent and the complex social codes surrounding these notions. As a young woman, this story particularly resonates with me. I know how it is to be nice and to have the person opposite believe it is flirting. I know how it is to be objectified. I know how it is to be sexually harassed.

I'm Not Finished has many themes linked to societal issues that I was eager to explore. It looks into the complexity of setting boundaries while flirting, the dangers of our 'hookup culture' and how common toxic masculinity is. Through my work I always attempt to raise awareness on social issues. In the past I have directed award-winning short fiction films (winner of the Vox Milo Festival & Pocket Film Festival in 2022 alone) about loneliness, street harassment and bullying. I have also directed commercial videos for charities such as Emmaus Leeds and Two Riding Community Foundation who were regular clients of mine. I’m Not Finished is an attempt to raise awareness on the importance of consent and the complexities victims of rape often face. I also believe that seeing a man as a victim can help to open up conversations about toxic masculinity and break the many clichés that are still prevalent about men.