Bonfire

    Isaac weaves through various friends at a Bonfire night, wondering whether he should send pictures to the man on his phone.

    Topics Covered
    Cliques and Echo Chambers, Sexual Violence, Social Connections
    Content Heads Up
    Depiction of non-consensual sharing of sexual content
    Representation
    College age, White, Man / male
    Film Style
    Animation, Drama, Stop Motion
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    Festivals & Awards

    Wreath
    SXSW London

    Nominee for Official Short Film Competition

    2025

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    Manchester Animation Festival

    Official Selection - Best British Shorts

    2024

    Wreath
    Norwich Film Festival

    Official Selection

    2024

    Filmmaker

    David McShane

    Director and animator based in London, love stories centered around queerness & fantasy. Primarily work in stop-motion! ​ Favourite film: Pan's Labyrinth

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