Narrative
2026 Festival
9 Nominations

Gan Canny

When siblings Tyler and Paige clash with their estranged mam over their Nana’s funeral, an impulsive act of rebellion turns grief into chaos and forces them to face family, loss, and each other.

Runtime: 17:43 Genres: , ,

Synopsis

Gan Canny is a darkly comic, working class family story rooted in North Eastern culture, where grief, grudges, and gallows humour collide. Siblings Tyler and Paige return home following the death of their Nana, only to find themselves at odds with their estranged mam over how she has chosen to say goodbye. As emotions simmer and patience wears thin, the siblings decide that Nana deserves something better, or at least something more fitting. What follows is a reckless and deeply ill judged attempt to take control of the situation, turning mourning into mayhem and grief into chaos. As the journey unfolds, long standing resentments bubble to the surface alongside moments of unexpected tenderness, forcing Tyler and Paige to confront not only their loss, but each other. Irreverent, heartfelt, and proudly disrespectful, Gan Canny finds humour in the messiness of family and asks whether laughter might be the only way through when saying goodbye feels impossible.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Lou Burns
Aaron Burns
Produced by
Michael Burns
Written by
Lou Burns
Cast
Jonny Larman
Lily Storey
Angela Rose
Steven Lowes
Rachel Teate
Harriett Perkins
Craig Pearson

Film Details

Category
Narrative
Project Type
Short
Runtime
17:43
Genre(s)
Comedy, Drama, Regional
Language
English
Completion Year
2025

Production Details

Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Country of Filming
United Kingdom
Production Budget
750
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
No
Student Project
No

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2026
UK Premiere
No

Awards / Nominations

Nomination
Best Film
Gan Canny
2026
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Best Director
Gan Canny
2026
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Best Screenplay
Gan Canny
2026
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Best Actor
Jonny Larman
2026
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Best Actress
Lily Storey
2026
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Best Cinematography
Gan Canny
2026
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Best Editing
Gan Canny
2026
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Best Score
Gan Canny
2026
Nomination
Best Low Budget Under £1000
Gan Canny
2026