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FULL FAT
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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Aim
We are hoping to hit the target of £10,000 to begin the journey of creating the wonderful LGBTQ+ short film FULL FAT
THE FILM:
“Grace and Bels live together, do everything together, have slept together, but Grace is queer, and Bels is not, so when faced with Bels’s new boyfriend, how long before she loses it?”
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT:
"This film explores the complex intersection of desire, curiosity, and exploitation when straight girls experiment
sexually with queer girls. At its core, it’s about the collision between the search for identity and belonging, and the fleeting curiosity shaped by societal expectations.
It’s not just about sexual experimentation—it’s about the emotional aftermath often left unspoken. For queer characters, their queerness isn’t an experiment, but their truth. When reduced to something to be discarded, it leaves deep scars, especially when inflicted by a close friend.
The film highlights the emotional toll on both sides: for the straight girl, it may be a journey of self-discovery, while for the queer girl, it often means being used and left to handle the fallout alone. It’s not about condemning curiosity but recognising the responsibility behind it.
The damage is subtle but lingers, felt in the silences and the aftermath, where one person moves on while the other struggles to rebuild their sense of self. Through intimate storytelling, this film opens conversations about the ethical dimensions of sexual exploration and its impact on marginalised identities.
This story is personal yet universal—an exploration of the weight of our actions and their unseen repercussions. My hope is that it serves as a space for reflection, empathy, and healing." - Louisa Connolly-Burnham
WRITER:
Cara Mahoney is a London-based actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker. She trained at The Oxford School of Drama, and in 2021, founded Yonic Productions, a film company dedicated to amplifying women's stories and creating opportunities for women in film.
Her latest short films, MOLE and FISH—both of which she wrote, produced and acted in—are currently on the festival circuit. FISH had its world premiere at the 39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival in March 2025 at BFI Southbank. It has since screened at Wicked Queer in Boston, HollyShorts Comedy in LA, London Independent Film Festival, Sutton Pride Film Festival, Fealy Films Pride Soho Screening, the Irish Pride Film Festival, and at Rio LGBTQIA+. You can next catch FISH at FilmOut San Diego in August.
MOLE had its world premiere at London Independent Film Festival in April 2025. It will next be screened as part of Femme Filmmakers Festival and Women X in September 2025.
DIRECTOR:
Louisa Connolly-Burnham is an award-winning director and screenwriter hailing from Birmingham and the founder of Thimble Films.
In 2024 Louisa made the short film version of SISTER WIVES which was longlisted for the Oscar, BIFA and BAFTA. The short film has now been acquired by Film4 and is currently streaming on Channel4.
The film was also featured in Letterboxd's 'Year In Review' where it placed 3rd in the Highest Rated Live Action Shorts in the world. Louisa won 'Best Director' at the British Short Film Awards, HollyShorts London, Sunrise Film Festival, The Shark Awards and Brighton Rocks. Sister Wives also won The Iris Prize.
In 2024 she served on the jury for the prestigious 2024 BAFTA x Rocliffe script competition and The BFI awarded her a scholarship to the Female Film Club in recognition of her work to date.
PRODUCER:
Annabelle Dodd is a London-based producer and actor.
She co-founded Happy Birthday George Productions, producing and starring in her first short film, A Day In June - in association with the Alzheimer’s Society.
The film is early in its festival run, winning Emerging Talent at BIFA qualifying Beeston Film Festival, Best Drama Short at Big Fridge Film Festival and securing selections at the likes of Carmarthen Bay (BAFTA-qualifying) and Sunrise Film Festival (BIFA-qualifying), with more announcements to come.
Annabelle is currently working on a feature with Flyer Films, directed by award winner Peter Mackie Burns and assisting producers at Federation Stories on an upcoming HETV drama set to film in October.
She has recently been accepted at the NFTS on the two year Producing MFA, set to start in January 2026.
ATTACHED CAST:
Bobby Lockwood is an accomplished English actor renowned for his dynamic performances across film and television. He has appeared in ITV's Grantchester and Lewis, BBC Three's Uncle, and ITV's Unforgotten. He also portrayed paramedic Leon Cook in the BBC medical drama Casualty.
Lockwood’s film career includes standout roles in Christopher Nolan's war epic Dunkirk and Netflix's Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga alongside Will Ferrell. He also starred in Mum's List with Rafe Spall and The Outpost with Scott Eastwood and Orlando Bloom. Additionally, he featured in the drama The Tower, a gripping series based on the novel Post Mortem by Kate London.
He first gained recognition for his portrayal of Mick Campbell in Nickelodeon's House of Anubis and later as Rhydian Morris in CBBC's Wolfblood, a performance that earned him the British Academy Children's Award for Best Performer. Lockwood also began his career voicing Patch in Disney's 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure.
FUNDRAISING
Full Fat has already garnered major recognition for its script — and now, with your support, we're ready to turn it into a powerful short film.
The screenplay has received the following accolades:
- Winner – Los Angeles Short Film Award Screenplay Contest
- Winner – London Best Script Awards
- Official Selection – Unrestricted View Film Festival
- Official Selection – Berlin International Screenwriting Festival
- Official Selection – Chicago Script Awards
- Official Selection – New York Script Awards
- Nominee – Santa Barbara International Short Fest
- Nominee – Unrestricted View Film Festival
- Semi-Finalist – London International Screenwriting Competition
- Honourable Mention – Los Angeles Movie & Music Video Awards
These honours reflect the strength of the story - but turning this award-winning script into a high-quality short film requires resources. Your contributions will go directly toward production costs including cast, crew, locations, equipment, post-production, and festival submissions.
We're passionate about making Full Fat the impactful, beautifully crafted film it’s meant to be, and with your help, we can bring it to the screen.
Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for being part of the journey.
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