Watch 'Change of Tune' online now

If you want to watch a short film that shares a comic look at how a young woman deals with sexist comments and toxic masculinity AND features a jazz band playing an original song - then this gem might be just be perfect for you.​

The short

Nina, a waitress (Maria Wiik) is on the receiving end of sexist comments during her work at a coffee shop. At first she is unsure of how to respond but she uses her imagination and love of jazz to find the power to stand up to her abusers.

Maria Wiik as Nina in Change of Tune

Watch the film

Filmed on location in Harry's Bar in Edinburgh in 2018 with the Tenement Jazz Band playing live. You can watch the short on Vimeo now.

Credits

Written by Gavin Baker, Directed by Frøydis Fossli Moe

Cinematographer Maëva Boche, Sound by Kacper Karpowicz

Produced by Mathilde De Bras De Fer & Reece Cargan

Editor and Colourist Sean Geddes, Composer Simon Toner

Starring Maria Wiik

The Telling is now on Amazon Prime UK

During Lockdown we thought we would share something free to watch online (or on TV if you have an Amazon Prime account). We are proud to share The Telling.

Synopsis

When Sam heads back to her sleepy, Scottish hometown for a job interview - she bumps into an old friend who's never been able to leave. Why hasn't Peter left? What does he need to say to her? Something sinister is watching them both.

The Telling is a throwback to subtle, slow-build supernatural dramas of the 80s/90s and is inspired by classic British TV like Children of The Stones, Chocky, The Stone Tape, Day of the Triffids and the BBC's Ghost Stories for Christmas series.

Stewart Hamilton has been composing electronic music for many years and scoring feature films. This is his second short film as writer director. It was filmed entirely on location in Lauder, Scottish Borders - with an amazing cast led by Clare Ross and Andy Noble.

How can I watch?

The Telling is now available to view on Amazon Prime UK.

If you are not in the UK, don't have Amazon Prime or just want to watch on a different device - you can also watch the film on Vimeo.

And finally, you can listen to the original soundtrack on Bandcamp.

Enjoy and let us know what you think.