FOR WANT OF A NAIL

The Short Film:

“For Want of a Nail” is a light-hearted drama about Marty, a twenty - something graphic designer, whose Obsessive Compulsive Disorder controls his entire life –he has withdrawn into his own highly-controlled world –and, for the sake of his twin sister Mindi, he must get through today in order to make everything okay again … but that's far easier said than done.

 

Produced by

This fantastic short film was brilliantly produced by Ali Causon.

Directed by

Lucy Joan Barnes gave this short film amazing direction, which brings the live world of OCD onto the screen.

 

DETAILS

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Writer: Nicholas Thomson
Director: Lucy Joan Barnes
Producer: Ali Causon
Genre: Drama
Length: 18:09
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Language: English
Shoot Location: Reigate, Surrey
Completion Date: March 2018

 

REVIEWS

The editing here is excellent, with the use of flashforward and flashback exploring the sacrifices Marty has had to make to achieve some stability and to protect the people he loves from his behaviour.
— Annie Vincent from UK FILM REVIEW
 
 
 
Editor Ryan Tian should also be congratulated on his masterful edit of the short.
— The Indie Hour
 
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