I am good at karate follows a young teenager who is forced to battle a Demon made of football shirts.
Written and directed by Jess Dadds, the film features the voices of Jason Williamson from English post-punk band Sleaford Mods, and Writer Nathan Filer, most well known for his award winning novel The Shock of the Fall.
The film received a special mention by the international jury at Encounters Film Festival due to how the film “explores the complex intersections of class, mental health and coming of age, with a strong self-assured visual style”.
The film was also included in the "Top 3 Short Films of 2022 - Programmers & Curators Choices" article by Talking Shorts.
Funded by BFI NETWORK.
Watch online:
https://www.kortfilm.be/en/node/145
Reviews / Press:
https://talkingshorts.com/everything-but-the-kitchen-sink/
Awards / Nominations / Featured at:
Encounters Film Festival, British Award, Special Mention 2022
Montreal Festival Du Nouveau Cinema, 2022
Oberhausen International Short Film Festival, 2022
London Short Film Festival, 2022
Ale Kino! IYAFF 2022
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, 2022
CRYSTAL EARTH is a film by Jess Dadds for EIRINN HAYHOW’S SS22 campaign. The film was presented as part of London Fashion Week 2021, and was supported by the British Fashion Council.
Blurring the line between fiction and reality Dadds protagonist discusses his real life troubles while rats climb over him. Highlighting the feelings of dissatisfaction at being underpaid and undervalued, he acts as spokesperson for disaffected youth.
Commissioned by Channel 4, Random Acts, 2016.
Featured at:
ICA London, Playback Festival 8th-12th March 2017
The Curve, Slough, Shorts Before Features – 8 Days a Week May 17th 2017
GoMA Glasgow, Mount Florida Screenings 08, June 2nd 2017
