The Man That I Wave At

Directed by Ben S. Hyland

2025

Comedy , Science-fiction

12 min

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United Kingdom

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Color

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English

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Synopsis

Dave’s life is turned upside down after his wife teases him about the identity of the man whom he waves at. Unsure who the man is or why he waves, Dave spirals into an existential crisis as he struggles to put the pieces together.

Festivals

2025

  • Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival Of Catalonia | Official Fantastic in Competition section • Best Short Film in the SOFC
  • Encounters Film Festival | Official selection in competition •
  • Edmonton International Film Festival | Official selection in competition •
  • Norwich Film Festival | Official selection in competition • Best East Anglian Short
  • Aesthetica Short Film Festival | Official selection in competition •
  • Bolton Film Festival | Official selection in competition •
  • FilmQuest Festival | Official selection in competition •
  • Newport Beach Film Festival | Official selection in competition •
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Cast & Crew

Cast:
Sam Pamphilon, Marek Larwood, Rebecca Shorrocks, Jessica Fostekew, Matt Skillington
Script:
Ben S. Hyland
Cinematographer:
David Cawley
Editor:
Lee Watson
Sound design & mix:
Re-recording Mixer - Joe Sheehan, Sound Effects Editor - Dylan Newman, Dialogue Editor - James Colledge
Music:
Hollie Buhagiar
VXF:
Lee Watson
Producer:
Guy Lindley, Lydia Kay, Jade Nicole Way
Production Company:
Lind Films, Hybenate Films
Co-production Company:
Sea Star Production Uk

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