Outlets is a process-led personal short film by Duncan Cowles completed in September 2022.
Synopsis
Unable to move on from the death of his granny, a filmmaker desperately searches for the right film idea that will finally allow him to let go…
Through a series of stylistically different film ideas Outlets takes you on a journey into the grieving process of a creative brain.
Can you ever really let go of a loved one once they’re gone?
Credits
A film by Duncan Cowles
Music by various artists, incl Richard Luke
Sound design & mix by Keith Duncan
Completed: September 2022
Length: 19 Minutes
Production Company: Relative Films Ltd
Awards
- Winner – Audience Award, Flatpack Film Festival (UK)
- Winner – Best Editing, Aesthetica Short Film Festival (UK)
- Nominated – London Critics Circle Awards – Best British/Irish Short Film 2024
Official Selection
- 03/2023 – Glasgow Short Film Festival (UK)
- 05/2023 – IndieLisboa International Film Festival, Silvestre Competition (Portugal)
- 05/2023 – Flatpack Film Festival (UK)
- 09/2023 – The Smalls Film Festival (UK)
- 09/2023 – Encounters Short Film Festival (UK)
- 10/2023 – Bolton Film Festival (UK)
- 10/2023 – Family Film Project (Portugal)
- 11/2023 – Montréal Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (Québec/Canada)
- 11/2023 – Aesthetica Short Film Festival (UK)
- 11/2023 – PÖFF – Black Nights Film Festival (Estonia)
- 11/2023 – Inverness Film Festival (UK)
- 01/2024 – London Short Film Festival (UK)
- 01/2024 – British Shorts Berlin (Germany)
Press
Contact
info@duncancowles.com
This film has been officially assessed and has passed the BFI Diversity Standards.
