Keith

Keith tells the story of the filmmaker who found a dead body behind the rubbish bins at his flat in Glasgow, Scotland. During the film we watch as the filmmaker tries to find out the name of the dead person. The journey takes place on their mobile phone as they use different apps and methods of communication to undercover who the dead person was.

Different animation techniques help bring the story to life, as photographs, social media, dating apps and blogs are explored to put together a picture of the dead person. Distractions are common while the filmmaker struggles to concentrate and communicate. The pressure of the situation is conveyed through stop-motion animation, where trash, objects and nature come to life to offer help and interruptions. The filmmaker explores his neurodiverse and autistic traits, as different forms of communication come to the fore. As the film progresses the tension builds, and the name of the person finally reveals itself.

Screenings

Athens Anifest – Athens, Greece – 27/03/2025

Dublin Smartphone Film Festival – Dublin, Ireland – 29/03/2025 – Winner Best Animation Award

Smapho International Film Festival – Mima City, Japan – 26/04/2025

Divine Queer Film Festival – Turin, Italy – 23/05/2025

Gaze International LGBTQIA+ Film Festival – Dublin, Ireland – 02/08/2025

Fringe Queer Film and Arts Festival – London, England – 17/09/2025

Cinephone – International Smartphone Film Festival – Barcelona, Spain – 20/09/2025

Neurocinema: Neurodivergent Film Festival – Berlin, Germany – 11/10/2025

Lived Perspectives – Winchester, England – 15/10/2025 – Winner Best Film Award

Scottish Queer International Film Festival – Glasgow, Scotland – 28/10/2025

Edinburgh International Short Film Festival – Edinburgh, Scotland – 15/11/2025

Africa International Smartphone Film Festival – Lagos, Nigeria – 18/12/2025 – Honourable Mention Animation

Kathmandu Queer Film Festival – Kathmandu, Nepal – 15/01/2026

British Shorts Film Festival – Berlin, Germany – 22/01/2026

Neurospicy Film Festival – London, England – 15/02/2026