Five Eighths
An ageing gangster and his protégé are forced to confront the chasm between them as they dispose of a body in the river Thames.
'Five Eighths' is an award-winning short film made in East London. We wanted to explore the beautifully mundane ritual of queuing, where deep-rooted order collides with an utterly lawless situation. After all, what's more British than maintaining decorum while the world around you descends into chaos?
Shot on beautiful 35mm in East London with an incredible cast and crew, and sound designed at Pinewood Studios, the film traps these two characters in close physical quarters while exploring the vast emotional distance between them—a mentor and student who can't quite bridge the gap between generations, despite being inches apart.
Awards & Recognition
• Best Drama International, AltFF 2025
• Audience Choice Award, Couch Film Festival 2025
• Best Super Short Film, Rome Indie Film Festival 2025
• Best Film Editing, Portugal Indie Film Festival 2025
• Honourable Mention, Beeston Film Festival 2025
• Official Selection, Ottawa Film Festival 2025
• Official Selection, New York Lift-Off Film Festival 2025
Produced with Sirop Films.
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