Pandemic Spy

Did we ever stop to think how the lockdown would hinder the work of spies in the middle of a pandemic? With government restrictions keeping people off park benches, Fisher (may not be his real name) tries to adapt to the new reality, finding the things he took for granted, like having a secret conversation in a public space with his contact Penny, more difficult than before. A comedy about connection, friendship and community, all de- classified just this once

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A very funny and innovative film about the spy's predicament in the pandemic. Very well cast and extremely enjoyable" - Making Waves Festival

"A slick comedy which is very strong technically, with excellent cinematography, sound and edit and good performances throughout" - Making Waves Festival

"Brooks Livermore is instantly likeable and his charisma makes even the exploration of the darker side of the pandemic feel bearable" - UK Film Review Festival ⭐️⭐️⭐️

"A rather charming comedy short that is equally playful and measured" - UK Film Review Festival ⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Daniel D. Moses
    Director
  • Daniel D. Moses
    Writer
  • Brooks Livermore
    Key Cast
    "Fisher"
  • Aislinn De'Ath
    Key Cast
    "Penny"
  • Daniel D. Moses
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 15, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony FS7
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Carmarthen Bay Film Festival
    Wales
    United Kingdom
    May 15, 2022
    (BAFTA Qualifying Festival)
    Nominee Best Comedy
  • Paris Short Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    September 19, 2021
    Winner Best Comedy Film
  • North London Comedy Shorts
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 31, 2022
    Winner UK Short
  • AltFF Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    September 27, 2021
    Winner Best Film
  • Berlin Flash Film Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    September 30, 2021
    Winner Best Long Short
  • OTB - Only The Best Film Awards
    Miami
    United States
    September 30, 2021
    Winner Best Comedy Short
  • Making Waves Festival
    Portsmouth
    United Kingdom
    April 30, 2022
    Nominee Best National Short
  • Romford Film Festival
    Romford
    United Kingdom
    May 24, 2022
    Official Selection
  • London Lift Off Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 6, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Manhattan Film Festival
    New York
    United Kingdom
    June 22, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Performance Short Film Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 11, 2021
    Finalist Comedy
  • APEX Film Awards
    Brighton
    United Kingdom
    Finalist
  • Ealing Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 5, 2021
    Official Selection
  • UK Seasonal Short Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 6, 2021
    Honourable Mention
  • Night of Comedy Shorts
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 7, 2022
    Best Actor
  • MELECH Tel-Aviv International Film Festival
    Tel Aviv
    Israel
    November 1, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Global Indie Fest
    Glasgow
    United Kingdom
    June 23, 2022
    Winner Best Comedy Film
  • Lit Laughs Comedy Festival
    Harrogate
    United Kingdom
    August 3, 2022
    Semi Finalist
  • UK Film Review Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 9, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Dumbo Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    February 9, 2022
    Semi Finalist
  • Golden Nugget International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 26, 2021
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Daniel D. Moses

Daniel D. Moses is an award winning London based Film + Commercial Director creating smart, soulful, visually driven stories.

He wrote and directed short film PANDEMIC SPY, nominated for best comedy film at the BAFTA qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, winner of 7 best comedy film awards including Paris Short Film Festival, North London Comedy Shorts, Alternative FF Toronto and Berlin Flash FF; and official selection at 21 international film festivals including London Lift Off, Making Waves, Manhattan Film Festival and Romford Film Festival.

Other works include "Elephant in the Womb", "Picturebook Romance" and my music videos for Cornershop, Maroon Town and Punkture Sluts have been screened at BAFTA qualifying London Short Film Festival and Aesthetica Film Festival.

His commercial and creative work has playful takes on technology, arts, culture, history, parody set pieces, finding the light in between the darkness and finding any excuse to reference Bruce Springsteen.

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Director Statement

When the government temporarily banned sitting on park benches during the worst part of the pandemic (actually true for some reason), my initial (and most important) thought was how hard that would make it for spies to do their job.

I wanted to tell a story about loss, the small freedoms, identity, friendships. We took for granted those small things however fleeting, so this is about finding humanity in a time of chaos and discombobulation and what a faff it is operating under restrictions, including making this film.