Two Minutes
Director / Writer
Jamie Benyon
Cast
Annette Badland, Samuel Bottomley, Ashley Margolis
About the Project
Two brothers rob a corner shop only to be interrupted by their Nan.​
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"I feel like the film can relate to anyone because of the nature of the film and how it’s been written; it is about grandparents and their grandkids and what you do for families. OK, it's kind of taken to a very extreme level with, like robbing a shop.” - Jamie Benyon, Director
WINNER 'AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD BEST SHORT 2024' at the BFI London Film Festival 2024
WINNER FIRST PLACE 'BEST COMEDY SHORT' at the BAFTA-qualifying Flickers', Rhode Island International Festival 2024.
WINNER BEST BRITISH COMEDY at Discover Film Festival for new and emerging talent 2024.
WINNER BEST SHORT FILM at Dorking Film Festival 2024.​
Official Selections: 25+ Oscar, BAFTA/BFI qualifying festivals
BAFTA-Winning Mentors: Tom George (This Country), Jon East (Killing Eve)
Script to Screen Award Winner – IMDb x FilmBath x Genera Films
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Critical Praise & Industry Endorsements​​
“Benyon is clearly a talent, and it's hoped his big chance comes along.” – David Parkinson, film critic
“Funny, expertly paced and tense yet light-hearted… Jamie Benyon’s writing and direction work perfectly in sync to give the story an edge of thrill without losing its comedy heart.” – Film Carnage
“Jamie brings a great mix of creative flair, dedication and people skills… I’m very excited to see what he does next.” – Tom George, BAFTA-winning Director (This Country, See How They Run)
​“Jamie has a depth of knowledge about cinema history that is surprising to find in a young filmmaker… He has found his own distinctive voice.” – Jon East, BAFTA-winning Director (Killing Eve, Last Kingdom)





