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The Gaffer

The Gaffer is a mockumentary on a disgraced and unhinged coach, living in the delusion of being the best coach in the world, while in reality everyone hates him and still haven't figured out how to get rid of him.

  • Samay Dixit
    Director
    The Path, Secret Smokers Club, Prakop, Tyre(D)
  • Samay Dixit
    Writer
    The Path, Secret Smokers Club, Prakop, Tyre(D)
  • Shayan Fouladi Nashta
    Producer
  • Samay Dixit
    Key Cast
    "Sameer Anand"
    The Path, Secret Smokers Club, Prakop, Tyre(D)
  • Ollie Barrett
    Key Cast
    "Mike OxLong"
  • Dr. Andrew Williams
    Key Cast
    "Documentary Filmmaker voice"
  • Luke Thomas
    Key Cast
    "Freddy LongLong"
  • Alex Young Santos
    Key Cast
    "Hugh J. Anas"
  • Project Type:
    Student, Other
  • Genres:
    mockumentary, comedy
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 24, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    7 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    3840 × 2160 ,MPEG-4 AAC, H.264
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Cardiff University
  • Lift-Off Sessions Vol.6, Student Shorts

    United Kingdom
    June 25, 2025
    Online Premier
    Official Selection, Student Shorts
  • NanoCon International film festival
    Longview, Washington
    United States
    September 26, 2025
    North American Premier
    Nominee
  • Cardiff University Film Production Society's 2nd Annual film festival
    Cardiff
    United Kingdom
    October 23, 2025
    Official Premier
    Best Screenplay/ Narrative, Best Director, Best Picture
  • Egyptian American Film Festival
    2800 Victory Boulevard STATEN ISLAND, New York 10314 United States
    United States
    October 31, 2025
    Official Selection, Student Projects
  • FLAME FirstCut 2026
    Pune
    India
    Quarter-Finalist
Director - Samay Dixit