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Pick-Up | Short Film

On the way to visit her boyfriend, a heartbroken yet determined young woman hails a taxi, unaware that the driver is her boyfriend’s father. After an intense car journey and a chilling phone call, the driver realises that his son is in danger.

  • Jack Duffy
    Director
  • Jack Duffy
    Writer
  • Téa-Rhiannon Rainbow
    Producer
  • Anna Piggott-Reeves
    Key Cast
    "Daisy"
  • Llifon Ashton
    Key Cast
    "Tyler"
  • Jon Laight
    Key Cast
    "Thomas"
  • Téa-Rhiannon Rainbow
    Director of Photography
  • Max Linton
    Gaffer
  • Mads Fakhi
    Sound Operator
  • Bethany Longstone-Mays
    Makeup Artist
  • Lia Dellicompagni
    Set Designer
  • Téa-Rhiannon Rainbow
    Editor
  • Rahul Shende
    BTS Photographer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 29, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    200 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:
    Yes - BOA
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Birmingham Film Festival
    Birmingham
    United Kingdom
    November 17, 2025
    Birmingham Film Festival
    Nominated for Audience Award, Bull Award, Best Special Effects
Director Biography - Jack Duffy

Jack Duffy is a writer, director, videographer based in Birmingham, UK. He graduated from BOA (Birmingham Ormiston Academy) in 2025.

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Director Statement

Hugely proud to have worked with this amazing team that helped bring mine and Téa's vision to life.