WHAT MEN DO FOR LOVE
Morgan Scriven, Jerome Wright
Drama | dir. Sai Karan Talwar
An aging dentist kidnaps a young man with intentions of killing him because he's had an affair with his wife, but an unlikely connection starts to form between them.
This short was produced by Kino Short Film winter 2023.
“a dramatic story about infidelity, revenge and self-reflection.”
“…gripping viewing from start to finish”
“a 15-minute, single-take, neo-noir film that delves into vulnerability and the raw honesty needed for a healthy love life.”
BEHIND THE SCENES
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Nominations
St. Louis International Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
Best Short Film
Best International Short Film
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival (Canadian Screen Qualifying)
Remi Award Finalist
The British Short Film Awards
Best Actor - Jerome Wright (Longlist)
Smodcastle Film Festival
Best Short Film Drama
Best Actor Short Drama
The Romford Film Festival
Best Short Film
Stage 32 Short Film Contest
Finalist
London Director Awards
Finalist
Blackbird Film Festival
Honourable Mention
ScreenCraft Film Fund Fall 2023
Semifinalist
HollyShorts Screenwriting Competition 2023
Quarterfinalist
ScreenCraft Short Film Screenplay Competition 2023
Quarterfinalist
Official Selections
Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival (Oscar, BAFTA & Canadian Screen Qualifying)
Brighton Rocks International Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying)
Unrestricted View Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying)
Sunrise Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying)
Chelsea Film Festival
Cannes Indie Shorts Awards
SAFILM - San Antonio Film Festival
Ojai Film Festival
Miami Short Film Festival
Thessaloniki International Short Film Festival
Baku International Film Festival
Waterford Film Festival
Omaha Film Festival
Kansas City Film Fest International
Borrego Springs Film Festival
Capri, Hollywood - The International Film Festival
Fine Line Film Fest
Short. Sweet. Film Fest
Wolverhampton Film Festival