MOLLY
A chance encounter at a launderette sparks a meaningful connection between Vinnie and Ryan. As closeness blurs into desire, their relationship forces them to confront what love demands before it fractures everything they have built.
Starring Hiroki Berrecloth & Frank Kauer
Dir & DP: Darius Shu
Written by Darius Shu
Prod. Kaushik Ray, Pooja Chauhan & Darius Shu
Prod Company: Taran Tantra Telefilms & Silverprince Pictures
FESTIVALS
Official Selection at British Urban Film Festival 2026 (BAFTA & BIFA qualifying)
Official Selection at Sunderland Shorts Film Festival 2026 (BIFA Qualifying)
Official Selection at Roze Filmdagen 2026
Official Selection at Queer East Festival 2026
Official Selection at OutSouth Queer Film Festival 2026
Official Selection & In Competition at KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2026
Official Selection at Big Fridge International Film Festival 2026
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Winner: Honourable Mention at Sunderland Shorts Film Festival 2026 (BIFA Qualifying)
Nominated: Best UK Film, Best Drama, Best LGBTQIA Film, Judges Recognition Award, Audience Choice Award at Sunderland Shorts Film Festival 2026 (BIFA Qualifying)
Winner: Best LGBTQIA+ Aware Film at Big Fridge International Film Festival 2026
Nominated: Best International Narrative Short, Best Screenplay, Best Performance in a Lead Role at KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2026
REVIEWS
Cinerama | Molly ☆☆☆☆
Queer Guru | Molly ☆☆☆☆☆
FlickFeast | Molly ☆☆☆☆
Abstract AF | Molly ☆☆☆☆
Film Carnage | Molly ☆☆☆☆
Film Threat | Molly ☆☆☆☆
