Narrative
2025 Festival
2 Nominations

Roundabout

After a fleeting connection one night, David and Stella unexpectedly cross paths again, forcing them to confront the uneasy space between who they were and who they are becoming.

Runtime: 18:00 Genres: , ,

Synopsis

Roundabout follows David and Stella, two young adults navigating careers, relationships, and uncertainty as they find their footing in adult life. Once close, their connection now feels distant, shaped by time, choices, and unspoken feelings. When their paths unexpectedly cross again at a film premiere, familiar emotions resurface alongside the quiet awkwardness of who they have become. Blending drama and comedy, the film captures the circular nature of growing up, the false starts, missed chances, and moments of clarity that arrive when you least expect them. Roundabout reflects on love, ambition, and the strange comfort of recognising someone who once knew you, even as life keeps moving forward.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Patrick Sheard
Produced by
Michael James
Written by
Alex Scott
Michael James
Patrick Sheard
Cast
Michael James
Aisha Hemissi-Liu
Lyud Hristov
Lucy Mynard
Cinematographer
Patrick Sheard
Edited by
Patrick Sheard
Music by
TBC
Hair & Makeup
TBC

Film Details

Category
Narrative
Project Type
Short
Runtime
18:00
Genre(s)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Language
English
Completion Year
2024

Production Details

Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Country of Filming
United Kingdom
Production Budget
£500
Shooting Format
Digital
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
No
Student Project
No

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2025
UK Premiere
No

Awards / Nominations

Nomination
Best Supporting Actress
Lucy Maynard
2025
Nomination
Best Low Budget Under £1000
Roundabout
2025

Screening took place

UK (GMT) Time
JAN
25
Session No.
1
Session Started
10:00
Played at
10:28
Session Finished
11:46