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

Awarded National Lottery Funding and presented by BFI NETWORK.

Slick Films Fund Nominee, 2024

For more information about the project or to see how you can get involved, please get in touch: benbovkey@gmail.com

“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