Short Films

The Duel and the Dye

When their terminally ill father decrees that a fencing duel will decide the family inheritance, two estranged professional fencer siblings – one biological, one adopted – must confront the lifelong rivalry he has engineered between them, and decide whether fighting for his approval is worth the cost of their relationship.

- Runner up in the inaugural 2026 London Suspense screenwriting Competition with 22 Summers.

- Longlisted for the 2026 Slick Films Fund.

- Selected for the Top 26 scripts made eligible for public vote in the 2026 Kinolime Shorts Competition, out of 2,518 submissions.

Written by Will Pinhey

Currently in pre-production with Developing Room Films:

Director: Vivian Full

Producer: Harvey John

Co-Producer: Ben Mallett