Billy-Jo is a witty, dog-loving young girl, struggling to keep her grip on reality after losing her beloved Nan. It’s a time of increasing surveillance and monitoring by CCTV, but in contrast, Billy-Jo’s life feels empty of gaze from loved ones. She is at first uncomfortable with being watched by these devices, but glad of some ‘attention.’ She begins to ‘connect’ with the cameras, building a cautious relationship seeing them as a link to the memory of her Nan. This intimate portrait of a young girl’s unique view of the world deals with themes of grief, loneliness and surveillance. This is a story exploring the internal tug of war between our vulnerability and our belief in our own resilience.
Manchester International Film Festival 2023
Women X 2023
Best Sound & Music, Lion Film Festival
Best Film to pass the Bechdel Test, Bech Test Film Fest
Semi-Finalist, Sweden Film Awards
Semi-Finalist, Women Director’s Film Carnival
Quarter Finalist, Figari International Short Film Fest
Quarter Finalist, Women's Canvas - Festival Of Films
Honourable mention, Eastern Europe Film Festival
Nominated for Best Sound & Best Costume, Wolverhampton Film Festival
Image (c) Courtney Sherives
