Short & Stout

Friday 10 October 2025

6.30pm to 8.00pm

Gympie Cinema, Monkland Street Gympie Qld 4570

A collection of stories from the United Kingdom and Ireland. Some funny, some romance, always endearing.

Ryan Can’t Read

United Kingdom

19 minutes

Directed by Rhys Chapman

Produced by Rebecca Harris Turner

Written by Lewis Ian Bray and Rhys Chapman

"Ryan Can't Read" tells the heartfelt story of a young man's battle with illiteracy and his fight to reclaim his dignity with the help of an unlikely mentor.

Room Taken

Ireland

16 minutes

Directed by TJ O'Grady Penton

Written by Michael Whelan

When Isaac needs somewhere to sleep, he secretly moves into the home of an elderly blind woman, leading them to form a unique bond.

Resaca

United Kingdom

11 Minutes

Directed by Joe Borg

Produced by Isabel Steuble-Johnson

Written by Joe Borg

When a hungover man finds himself on a walk with a new neighbour, the pair must overcome a language barrier to find a much-needed support system.

Happy Death Day

United Kingdom

11 minutes

Directed by Shay Kuehlmann and Kate Roxburgh

Produced by Shay Kuehlmann, Kate Roxburgh, Elle Brown, Jim Parks

Written by Shay Kuehlmann

What if everyone knew the exact moment they were going to die. A surreal comedy about embracing death and living life exactly the way you want to.

Dear Imelda

Ireland

18 minutes

Directed by Árón Holden

Produced by Árón Holden, Declan Curran

Written by Declan Curran

The unexpected arrival of Grandson Ciaran to his Nanny's traditional home sparks a surprising bond that unites generations and reconnects lost friends