This is ME

'This is ME' is a short film exploring 'Spoon Theory' told through the eyes of a young woman struggling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ ME.

Ally struggles to get across town in time for a job interview that she can't afford to miss. With the burden of an invisible disability and the expectations of her Father weighing heavy, Ally just might be pushed to breaking point.

  • Josh Pickup
    Director
  • Josh Pickup
    Writer
  • Josh Pickup
    Producer
  • Lily Walbeoffe
    Key Cast
    "Ally"
  • Ben Gardner Gray
    Key Cast
    "Steve"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 20, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Herne Hill Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    May 26, 2019
  • Horsham Film Festival
    Hosham
    United Kingdom
    February 13, 2020
    Winner - Best Drama
  • Copper Coast International Film Festival
    Swansea
    United Kingdom
    January 30, 2020
    Finalist - Best Activist Film
  • CKF International Film Festival
    Swindon
    United Kingdom
    December 31, 2019
    Winner - Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress
  • Dream Machine International Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    December 5, 2019
    WInner - Best Editing
  • Lift Off First Time Filmmaker Sessions
    London
    United Kingdom
    June 17, 2019
    Semi Finalist - Best Short
Director - Josh Pickup