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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Daniel D. MosesDirector
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Daniel D. MosesWriter
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Brooks LivermoreKey Cast"Fisher"
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Aislinn De'AthKey Cast"Penny"
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Daniel D. MosesProducer
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Comedy, Drama
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Runtime:8 minutes 30 seconds
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Completion Date:August 15, 2021
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Sony FS7
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Carmarthen Bay Film FestivalWales
United Kingdom
May 15, 2022
(BAFTA Qualifying Festival)
Nominee Best Comedy -
Paris Short Film FestivalParis
France
September 19, 2021
Winner Best Comedy Film -
North London Comedy ShortsLondon
United Kingdom
January 31, 2022
Winner UK Short -
AltFF Alternative Film FestivalToronto
Canada
September 27, 2021
Winner Best Film -
Berlin Flash Film FestivalBerlin
Germany
September 30, 2021
Winner Best Long Short -
OTB - Only The Best Film AwardsMiami
United States
September 30, 2021
Winner Best Comedy Short -
Making Waves FestivalPortsmouth
United Kingdom
April 30, 2022
Nominee Best National Short -
Romford Film FestivalRomford
United Kingdom
May 24, 2022
Official Selection -
London Lift Off FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
December 6, 2021
Official Selection -
Manhattan Film FestivalNew York
United Kingdom
June 22, 2022
Official Selection -
Performance Short Film AwardsLondon
United Kingdom
November 11, 2021
Finalist Comedy -
APEX Film AwardsBrighton
United Kingdom
Finalist -
Ealing Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
December 5, 2021
Official Selection -
UK Seasonal Short Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
October 6, 2021
Honourable Mention -
Night of Comedy ShortsLondon
United Kingdom
November 7, 2022
Best Actor -
MELECH Tel-Aviv International Film FestivalTel Aviv
Israel
November 1, 2022
Official Selection -
Global Indie FestGlasgow
United Kingdom
June 23, 2022
Winner Best Comedy Film -
Lit Laughs Comedy FestivalHarrogate
United Kingdom
August 3, 2022
Semi Finalist -
UK Film Review FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
November 9, 2022
Official Selection -
Dumbo Film FestivalNew York
United States
February 9, 2022
Semi Finalist -
Golden Nugget International Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
September 26, 2021
Official Selection
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.
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.