Sidney

A classically trained clown has high hopes for his first children’s party booking, but things take a turn when he enters a power struggle with the birthday boy’s dad.

Short narrative / 10:15 minutes / 2023

Awards and Selections:
Nominee (Director's Notes Awards 2025)
Online Premiere (Director's Notes)
Official Selection (Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2024)
Official Selection (Crystal Palace International Film Festival 2024)
Best Director (Covent Garden Film Festival 2024)
Best Short Film (Boundless Film Festival 2023)
Best Comedy and Audience Award (Sunday Shorts 2023)
Best Comedy/Dramedy Short (London Independent Film Festival 2023)
Best Comedy Short (Bright International Film Festival 2023)

Director & Writer: Iris Breward
Producers: Holly O'Brien & X Cohen
Associate Producer: Chloé Huybens

Sidney: Martin Bassindale
George: Kieran Dee
Clara: Jaeden Paige Boadilla
Bobby: Sam Squire