Short film by Dan Sully. Screened on Channel 4 as a Random Act, released theatrically by Soda Pictures (2012), released online by VICE. An Escape Films and LOVE production.

Dan Scully's 'The Ellington Kid' is an impressive display of enthralling entertainment, accurately representing the daily life of young (presumably working class) adults in the heart of London. The short film critically observes social issues, such as: young crime, knife crime, refugee's stereotypes and prejudice. 

The most notable facet of thee film, was it's aesthetic, and how it stayed true to its British roots.  The lack of camera movement within the film, is a replication of a negative attitude held amongst Brits  about the status of their own individual lives - their inability to escape or 'move away' from the mundane and monotonous.  We refuse to escape, because we get too comfortable and attached  to the safety of a repetitive routine - a strictly regulate self governed regime if you will. This idea is heavily influential within comedy. American comedy is often optimistic, whilst British comedy is fuelled by failure and pessimism. Another way in which this idea is achieved is through the dull saturated colour pallet.

The short film also lacks focus on any given character, this was a vital part of the film's success, as it had allowed the narrative to flow smoothly - keeping the film short, simple but effective. This may be something that I consider, when I make my own short film.