DO NOT TOUCH
Comedy | Adult Humour | dir. James & Harrison Newman
An adulterer discovers his one-night stand is now the subject of an art exhibition to which his girlfriend has tickets. He must destroy the artwork before it destroys his relationship.
The Newman Bros. pitched DO NOT TOUCH for our Kino Short Film Fund the 2022 Kino London Short Film Festival.
The short was produced by No Context Productions summer 2022.
cast
Seann Walsh, Sofia Engstand, Charlotte Hamblin, & Ingrid Marsh
crew
Wri. James Newman
Prod. Alex Waterhouse, and James & Harrison Newman
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“a delightfully uncomfortable comedy which shines a light on the very public nature of breakups and the divergent views on what can be considered art.”
Festival Highlights
Awards
Unrestricted View Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying)
Best Comedy
Brighton Rocks Film Festival
Best Comedy
Nominations
Crystal Palace Film Festival
Best Comedy
Greenwich Film Festival
Best Actor (Seann Walsh)
Best Emerging Writer
Best Production Design
Official Selections
Aesthetica (BAFTA Qualifying)
Carmarthen Bay Film Festival (BAFTA Qualifying)
Evolution Mallorca International film Festival
Exit 6 Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying)
Kingston International Film Festival
LA Comedy Film Fest
Lowesft Film Festival
Mansfield Town Film Festival
New York Independent Film Festival
“an outrageous and funny story about adultery, art and consequences. For those who enjoy adult comedies, this is an experience that will not disappoint.”