Experiencing Interruptions?

The Deadline

"How's my favourite writer doing?"

It's safe to say that Alan (Felix Munt) has overshot his deadline, but when pressed, he resorts to his preferred method - outrunning time.

  • James Rowland
    Director
    ‘RYAN’, Faces, The Game
  • James Rowland
    Writer
    ‘RYAN’, Faces
  • Felix Munt
    Key Cast
    "Alan"
    ‘RYAN’, Faces
  • Andrew Longfield
    Key Cast
    "The Publisher"
    ‘RYAN’
  • James Rowland
    Key Cast
    "Stagehand 1"
  • Sam Rowland
    Key Cast
    "Stagehand 2"
  • James Rowland
    Cinematographer
    ‘RYAN’, Faces, The Game
  • James Rowland
    Editor & Sound Designer
    ‘RYAN’, Faces, The Game
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 16, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Finham Park School
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Night of Shorts Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    April 6, 2026
    Best Young Director - Winner
Director Biography - James Rowland

Hello there!
My name is James Rowland and I am an A-Level Film & Media student who creates Short films.

I also have a podcast - Gee-Wizz!, which I host with one Felix Munt!

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Director Statement

When writing this short film, I wanted to delve into the moral issues around time travel, not just the literal: Yes.. In the end Alan fails in his 'quest', but the true consequence to his actions are through cheating the natural order, ultimately reaching his "Deadline".

Whilst I do certainly believe the narrative could have been conveyed better, I still never-the-less am immensely proud of the technical skills shown in this production, and look forward greatly to improving further!