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Middle Man

Country: United Kingdom, Language: English, 5 mins

  • Director: Charlie Francis
  • Writer: Katie White
  • Producer: Charlie Francis; Katie White

CGiii Comment

The writer is the star of the show...

It's a little rough around the edges...but, the writing is blisteringly funny.

Rarely can a short film make an audience die laughing. We were on the floor.


Trailer...

MIDDLE MAN Clip from Charlie Francis Film on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

Davie has just started a new job in a call centre which provides communication services for deaf people. But just as Davie gets caught up in a heated tiff between lovers Nathan and Paul, his new 'stringent' bosses show up for an inspection.

Cast & Characters

Joe Cassidy as Davie;
Eunice Olumide as Sandra;
John Cooke as Nathan;
Tommy J Brennan as Paul