About 

Competitive swimmer, Connie Wilson dreams of qualifying for 1979 National Squad. But when a tender confiding moment sheds new light on a situation she thought was only happening to her, she’s forced with the decision whether to swim on or throw away everything she’s worked for.

The Team

Writer & Director  Lara Peake

Producer  Danielle Goff

Cast

Alyth Ross as  Connie

Christelle Elwin as Tracey

Ben Batt as Coach Sanderson

Sophie Bloor as Mandy

Festivals

  • Bolton International Film Festival

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Short Film Funding

DEADLINE Tuesday 25th March 2025 - Funding of up to £25,000 is available to support the production costs of fiction films, in both live-action and…

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Our Short Film Fund Slate

Learn more about the slate of films supported by BFI NETWORK Short Film Funding here in the Midlands.

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