Private Project

The Vacuum

Grace and Milton's relationship is disrupted after the abrupt arrival of an old vacuum cleaner into their home.

  • Nicholas Tuck
    Director
  • Nicholas Tuck
    Writer
  • Ben Grady
    Producer
  • Hai Ngo
    Producer
  • Adam Forrester
    Key Cast
    "Milton"
  • Sarah Cribdon
    Key Cast
    "Grace"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    drama, comedy, absurd, surreal
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 27, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 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
Director Biography - Nicholas Tuck

Nicholas is a recent graduate of the Bournemouth Film School. As a writer/director, he has created for both film and theatre, exploring deeply personal subject matter with an often surreal and absurdist edge. He once caught a fish and tried to keep it as a pet. It died after 2 days...

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Director Statement

The Vacuum is an absurdist tragicomedy about the way objectification can affect those around us and ourselves. The script was written as a result of reflecting upon mistakes made in past relationships - the spiral of shame and guilt needing to be exorcised. The acknowledgment of the hurt caused, through the film, doesn’t fix everything, but perhaps it’s a start.