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