CANNED LAUGHTER
STORY
Retired comedian Deirdre Gossamer (Jan Ravens) has constructed herself an audience in lieu of performing to a real one. But when one of her home-made punters comes to life and destroys her career memorabilia, she’s forced to re-think her attachment to the ‘glory days’ and face the once unthinkable prospect of moving on.
CANNED LAUGHTER is supported by Film Hub South East and BFI NETWORK, awarding funds from the National Lottery
CAST
JAN RAVENS as Deirdre Gossamer
OLIVER JAMES HYMANS as The Heckler
“Haunting… Fantastic. A reflective short film, filled with regrets and lessons… and a delightful eeriness that pervades throughout.”
UK Film Review
★★★★
FESTIVALS
| Nominated | Winner | |
| Exit 6 Film Festival BIFA Qualifying | ||
| Film Fest Tucson | ||
| North East International Film Festival BIFA Qualifying | ||
| Rob Knox Film Festival | ||
| Romford Film Festival | ||
| Unrestricted View Film Festival BIFA Qualifying | The Si Spencer Award | The Si Spencer Award |
| Women Over 50 Film Festival BIFA Qualifying |
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
COMING SOON
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