LOCO will be screening the best new British comedy shorts in a programme that includes thirty second curios, punchy laughs, darker musings, and comedic dramas.
Champions of unbridled silliness, as well as more serious work, LOCO’s 2015 shorts programme reflects the versatility and innovation of the new wave of home-grown comedy filmmakers.
Refreshments will be available in our licenced cafe/bar.
TICKETS & PRICING
Tickets in advance £8.50 (£6.50 concessions). On the door £10 (£7 concessions).
Advance tickets may be purchased from Billetto, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.
PROGRAMME
- Gregory is a Dancer (2014)
Directed by Louis Hudson
3 mins
The life to death story of a compulsive dancer who is born into poverty, sucked up by the fame machine and spat out the other end.
- Satan Has a Bushy Tail (2014)
Directed by Louis Paxton
16 mins
A charming buddy comedy about a recently bereaved old man who with the help of his grandson, becomes obsessed with ridding his life of a certain troublesome squirrel.
- Russian Roulette (2014)
Directed by Ben Aston
5 mins
A simple, charming tale of two lost souls seeking to make a connection via the internet’s favorite randomly selective webcam communicator.
- Lipo Candle (2014)
Directed by Susannah Hewlett
2 mins
Parents, seeking perfection in their children, turn to the latest invention from the Recession Busting Products range by shopping channel VSS.
- Two Dosas (2014)
Directed by Sarmad Masud
16 mins
Comedy following the fate of geeky Science teacher Pavan in his quest to woo fellow teacher Chloe.
- Tea Time in Haworth (2013)
Directed by Mark Davenport
8 mins
A short character driven comedy film starring Anne Reid and Paul Copley that invites us to drop in on the foibles, opinions and warmth of a life-long relationship.
- Earth’s Last Hope (2013)
Directed by Riccardo Servini
1 min
Superheroes are interviewed for a job.
- Ivan Brackenbury (2013)
Directed by Jason Wingard
9 mins
Short comedy pilot made for the BBC.
- Old Habits (2013)
Directed by David T. Lynch and Keith Lynch
13 mins
Two estranged brothers in their 70s attempt to settle their differences amidst petty squabbling and gunfire. Starring David Warner and Ronald Pickup.
- Japanese Doctor Who (2014)
Directed by Joshua Kahan
3 mins
The Japanese Doctor transforms from his civilian identity to fight against Dalekor and his Cyber Men minions, calling on his martial arts prowess.
- Smell Investigators (2014)
Directed by Adam McNicol
2 mins
Steve and Pete are two men struggling to set up their new business.
- Anthony (2013)
Directed by Jonathan Van Tulleken
16 mins
Co-scripted by and starring Tim Key.
Christmas Eve. An enormous explosion tears through Lapland. Santa and his elf, Anthony, have crash-landed in the middle of nowhere on their busiest night.