Barricade | 10 mins
After experiencing a traumatic event on her school bus, Aleena bottles up her anger until a chance connection triggers a small act of rebellion. Funded by BFI Network and supported by the charity Safeline.
Writer/Director – Alice Johannessen
Producer – Molly Young
DP – Ash Connaughton
Focus Puller – Sam Ebdon
2nd AC – Oliver Fitzgibbon
DIT/2nd Camera Op – Will Dolan
Gaffer – Daniel Lobo
Script Supervisor – Anna Campbell
1st AD – Sarah Owen
3rd AD – Cate Johannessen
Sound Recordist – Oliver Gray
Production Designer – Katie Bonehill
Costume Designer – Ella Judy
Production Assistant – Jappy
Runner – Jack Smart
Movement Director – Ana Beatriz Meireles
Make-up Assistant – Richa Khatana
Editor – David Jones
Original Music – Joel Nicell
Music Supervisor – Nommy
Sound Design – Justin Dolby
Barricade Festivals
Indy Shorts Film Festival Official Selection
Women X Film Festival Official Selection
Women X Film Festival Nominee Best Director, Best Writer, Best Ensemble
Women X Film Festival Winner Best Producer
Chicago Children’s International Film Festival
Euroshorts Young Filmmakers Official Section
Birmingham Film Festival Official Selection
Birmingham Film Festival Nominee Best Local Film, Best Cinematography
Performance Short Film Nominee Best Drama Short
Chicago Children’s International Film Festival Winner Girl Empowerment Award 16 Days 16 Films Official Selection 16 Days, 16 Films Audience Award Sauguenary International Short Film Festival Official Selection BFI Woman with a Movie Camera Summit Evertt Film Festival Official Selection Flatpack Film Festival Official Selection
