Swimming With You

Two boys get locked out their car after a hookup goes wrong. It’s a bit awkward in the silence, as both are obviously annoyed about the situation. As they get to chatting, we start to see them bond over small things Eventually, they are saved from the cold by recovery woman, Lorna. She sizes up the situation and teases the boys about what they were up to. Rhys is embarrassed but Lucas is very blasé about the situation and doesn't react much to Lorna’s teasing. Lorna manages to open the car but Rhys discovers that he had his keys on him the whole time. After talking with Lorna, Lucas decides to give Rhys a second shot.

  • Holly Lawrenson Evans
    Director
  • Paul Davidson
    Writer
  • Taylor Watson
    Writer
  • Holly Lawrenson Evans
    Writer
  • Paul Davidson
    Producer
    Ange the Ganj, Rosemary's Granddaughter, Bad Investment
  • Declyn Tracey
    Key Cast
    "Lucas"
  • Dillon McFarlane
    Key Cast
    "Rhys"
  • Carla McNeil
    Key Cast
    "Lorna"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, LGBT
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 17, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 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 - Edinburgh College of Art
Director Biography - Holly Lawrenson Evans

Holly is a filmmaker and artist who is inspired by mythology, Jim Jarmusch, nature, queer culture, and Sappho’s poetry. In 2022 she graduated from the University of Edinburgh where she studied History of Art. Holly has been heavily involved in filmmaking throughout the duration of their undergrad, making short films in their own time with the Filmmaking Society and helping out on other student sets. Holly was also the President of the Filmmaking Society at the University from 21-22.

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