Experiencing Interruptions?

The Struggle

A naive art student tries to get a break by being a muse to a seasoned artist, but a much sinister ploy gets the better out of him.

  • Krans Nookala
    Director
  • Greg Wong
    Writer
    Intergalactic Pawn Shop, The Werewolf, Chance, Reminders, Fodder, Courgette, Coffee & Poetry
  • Debora D'alo
    Producer
  • Loki Godebski Pedersen
    Key Cast
    "Andrew"
    Tuesday Thursday
  • Gizem Polat
    Key Cast
    "Meryem"
    Reminders, Charlie Snoop Investigates, Love in a Library, Glitter Bomb
  • Ashley Leigh
    Key Cast
    "Oscar"
    BUDD-E, Chance, Roadmen Anonymous, Clean Slate, Charlie Snoop Investigates
  • Chris Acton
    DOP
  • Benjamin Linden Rene Watts
    Executive Producer
  • Jamie Sparrow
    Editor
    Blood Ties
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - London Film Jam
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Golden Lion International Film Festival (GLIFF)
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    June 30, 2024
    Best Cinematography, Best Actor, Best Director, Best International Short
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival (AIMAFF)
    Athens
    Greece
    July 3, 2024
    Honorable Mention
  • Lift-Off Global Network
    London
    United Kingdom
    July 1, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Blue Bird Film Festival
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    August 20, 2024
    Debut Filmmaker (1st or 2nd Film; Any length)
  • New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
    New York City, New York
    United States
    September 20, 2024
    Quarter Finalist - Best International Short
  • Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 3, 2024
    Best Debut Filmmaker
  • Spain International Film Festival
    Madrid
    Spain
    May 15, 2025
    Spain International Film Festival Premiere
    Special Jury Award Winner
Director - Krans Nookala