Long Story Short
Unique stories, bursting with originality and ambition. Bold and surprising films created by fresh and fearless new screen talent from across the UK.
Ep 1Doppelgänger
When ten-year-old Josie Johns met her doppelgänger, it kicked off a decade of intense and bitter rivalry. Now an adult, Josie is about to confront her double, settle some scores and take back control of her identity once and for all.
Ep 2Beyond
A shy 17-year-old outsider is marked for ‘abduction’ as part of the town’s terrifying tradition. He must evade capture and make it through the night, navigating love, friendship and events that are beyond explanation.
Ep 3True Love and Wormholes
Maggie’s from the West Country, Craig’s from the future – and together, they might just save the planet. He’s funny, intense and impossible to resist, but the closer Maggie gets, the more she suspects his story hides something darker. As their bond deepens, the danger escalates, smashing the boundaries between reality and delusion, monotony and wormholes, and betrayal and true love.
Ep 4Pineapple
Lonely and disaffected Mabel finds connection over a pineapple in the local supermarket.
Ep 5Peak Male Excellence
When socially awkward Rohan falls for the effortlessly cool Millie at university, he panics - new campus, no friends and zero game. Desperate for guidance, he stumbles into an anonymous chatroom, where unexpected help pulls him into the absurd world of 'peak male excellence' because, obviously, that’s how you win a girl.
Ep 6Privileged
After a raw stand-up set earns aspiring comedian Tony a cancellation from his university’s most powerful influencers, he is faced with a choice: either sanitise his material or find the courage to embrace his voice.
