Short film review: Fish Story

July 2, 2017 | David Farnor

This quest to find the truth behind a tall tail is a short slice of hugely charming silliness.Read More

Short film review: Copycat

November 15, 2015 | David Farnor

Director: Charlie Shackleton Cast: Charlie Shackleton Runtime: 9 mins Watch Copycat online in the UK: Vimeo

Every Sunday, we review a short film available on VOD. We call it Short Film Sunday.

Last month, BBC iPlayer premiered its second original … Read More

Interview: Charlie Lyne talks BBC iPlayer’s Fear Itself

October 31, 2015 | David Farnor

Fear Itself is one of the more interesting – and unique – horror films of recent years. Not only is it BBC iPlayer’s second feature-length original commission, it’s also the second film from Charlie Shackleton. The young blogger, journalist and … Read More

BBC iPlayer film review: Fear Itself

October 18, 2015 | Chris Blohm

Fear Itself is the new film from Charlie Shackleton, director of the dizzying teen odyssey Beyond Clueless. Inspired in doses by Adam Curtis and Mark Cousins, this BBC iPlayer exclusive is a pulsating journey into the perpetual gloaming of doubt … Read More

Beyond Clueless follow-up, Fear Itself, premieres on iPlayer in October

October 2, 2015 | David Farnor

Fear Itself, the new film from Beyond Clueless director Charlie Shackleton, will premiere on BBC iPlayer on 18th October.

The experimental exploration of fear – constructed entirely from existing horror films – is the second feature-length commission from BBC iPlayer, … Read More