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

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