Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

RETRO: SIMON ELLIS

What About the Bodies

United Kingdom
2003 — 7' / Color

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Synopsis

Mystery and misfortune, in spades.

Directors' Biography

Simon's short films have received numerous awards and been presented collectively in retrospective programmes at many film festivals worldwide. His BAFTA and European Academy Award nominated short film Soft won 38 prizes including the International Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and Best Short Film at the BIFAs. He attends many festivals as either filmmaker or juror and has mentored short film directors in both the UK and overseas.

Directors

Simon Ellis

Producers

Jane Hooks

Editors

Simon Ellis