The easy way out

WRITER / DIRECTOR

Ted returns to his hometown to find his big brother Jim at the end of his rope. But is it too late to save him?

A BFI NETWORK short film starring Sam Swainsbury (Mum, Ludwig) and Charlie Hiscock (Black Mirror, Ted Lasso).

Written and Directed by: Ben Bovington-Key

Produced by: Harry Green

Cinematography by: Wouter Verheul

Edited by: Carmela Schoenenberger

Costume and Production Design by: Eve Oakley

Hair and Makeup by: Annabel Smith

Sound Design by: Sam Mason

Original Music by: Bill Sutton

“A beautiful piece of work” - Joe Kelly, Co-Creator of Ted Lasso

“Conveys all the things we wish we could say but can’t… A real must watch” - Bel Priestley, Heartstopper

“Darkly effervescent humour beautifully delivered by Hiscock and Swainsbury” - Sofia Hublitz, Ozark