An abused housewife finds out that her ex-husband has happily re-married and has a newborn baby, but there’s more to his newfound happiness than meets the eye.

 
 
 
 

Drama / 2023 / Short Film - 9 mins

Written & Directed by DUSTIN CURTIS MURPHY
Produced by DUSTIN CURTIS MURPHY & JOSHUA CARRINGTON BIRCH
Starring AILISH SYMONS, JOSHUA WHINCUP, & KATRIN LARISSA KASPER
Cinematography by JOSHUA CARRINGTON BIRCH
Original Score by THOM ROBSON

 
 
 
 
 

About the Production

EVERYTHING IS OUT TO GET ME was independently produced over two days on location at the Old Forge Wartime House Museum in Sittingbourne, Kent, UK.

A feature length version is currently in development.

 
 
 
 
 
 

awards & Nominations

  • The British Short Film Awards

    • Nominated: Best Cinematography

    • Longlisted: Best Score, Best Costume Design

  • Unrestricted View Film Festival 

    • Honourable Mention: Best Editing

    • Nominated: Best Soundtrack

    • Nominated: Best Make Up

  • Wolverhampton Film Festival

    • Nominated: Best Cinematography

    • Nominated: Best Original Score

    • Nominated: Best Production Design

    • Nominated: Best Editing

    • Nominated: Best Hair & Make Up

    • Nominated: Best Costume Design

  • Romford Film Festival

    • Nominated: Best Score and Best Screenplay

  • KINO Short Film Festival

    • People's Choice Finalist

festivals

  1. Dances With Films - Official Selection 2023

  2. Back to Front, Dublin  - Official Selection 2023

  3. Beeston Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023

  4. Beloit International Film Festival  - Official Selection 2024

  5. Bute Street Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2024

  6. Crystal Palace International Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2024

  7. Fastnet Film Festival - Official Selection 2024

  8. Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying) - Semi-Finalist 2023

  9. Kino London Short Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying)  - Off Competition 2023

  10. North East International Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying)  - Official Selection 2023

  11. Spirit of Independence Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023

  12. Southport Film Fest - Official Selection 2024

  13. St. Patrcik’s & St Bridget’s Fest - Official Selection 2024

  14. Sunderland Shorts Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023

  15. TweetFest (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2023

  16. Romford Film Festival  - Official Selection 2023

  17. The Richard Harris International Film Festival - Official Selection 2023

  18. Omaha Film Festival - Official Selection 2024

  19. KINO Short Film Festival - Official Selection 2024

  20. Unrestricted View Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection 2024

  21. Wolverhampton Film Festival - Official Selection 2024

  22. Beyond the Short - Online Release 2025