Narrative
2026 Festival
1 Nomination

Apocalips

Hidden from a post apocalyptic world inside a metal bunker, a young deaf girl is forced to question her isolation when a scavenger offers a chance to leave and face the unknown.

Runtime: 07:19 Genres: , ,

Synopsis

Apocalips centres on Clara, a young deaf girl surviving alone in a post apocalyptic world, hidden deep within the confines of a metal bunker. Cut off from the chaos outside, her existence is shaped by isolation, routine, and silence, offering a fragile sense of control in an environment defined by collapse. The bunker becomes both refuge and prison, shielding her from danger while reinforcing her separation from the world beyond its walls. When Marco, a lone scavenger navigating the ruins above ground, discovers her shelter, Clara’s carefully maintained isolation is disrupted. His presence introduces the possibility of connection, but also uncertainty, forcing Clara to confront the risks of trust in a world where survival often comes at a cost. As their paths begin to intertwine, the film explores vulnerability, communication beyond language, and the tension between safety and the unknown. Through restrained storytelling and atmosphere driven visuals, Apocalips reflects on survival not only as endurance, but as the courage to step beyond fear and imagine what might come next.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Lydia Barras
Produced by
Anthony Hanna
Written by
Lydia Barras
Cast
Jenna Steel
Callum Pots

Film Details

Category
Narrative
Project Type
Short
Runtime
07:19
Genre(s)
Apocalyptic, Drama, Sci-fi
Language
English

Production Details

Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Country of Filming
United Kingdom
Production Budget
£902
Shooting Format
Digital
Aspect Ratio
16:09
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
Yes
Student Project
Yes
School / University
Leeds Beckett University

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2026
UK Premiere
No

Awards / Nominations

Nomination
Best Student Film
Apocalips
2026
APR
18
Session No.
3
Session Starts
14:00
Approx viewing
14:51
Session Finish
15:25

Session information

This screening is part of a shared programme. The films listed below appear in the same session.

  • Mod (Turn)
  • Uhuru
  • Rat Trap
  • No Strings
  • Bound by Blood
  • Apocalips
  • Kill
  • I Want To Go Back To Yingcheng