GAN CANNY
A darkly comic, working class, North Eastern family comedy/drama. Siblings Tyler and Paige don't agree with the way their estranged mam has arranged their Nana’s funeral, and impulsively take matters into their own hands. What follows is a clumsy grand theft hearse as the siblings decide to take Nana on one last road trip before saying their final goodbyes. What could possibly go wrong?
Gan Canny is a dead funny tale of grief, grudges and Geordie culture. It's heartfelt, it's hilarious, and it's deeply disrespectful in the most joyful of ways. What's not to love?
CAST
Tyler - Jonny Larman
Paige - Lily Storey
Shirley - Angela Rose
Vicar - Rachel Teate
Leonard - Steven Lowes
Shopkeeper - Harriet Perkins
Caravan Park Security - Craig Pearson
CREW
Writer and Director - Lou Burns
Technical Director and Editor - Aaron Burns
Producer - Michael Burns
1st AD - Becky Lindsay
2nd AD - Rachel Thomas
Director of Photography - Craig Crouchman
1st AC - Ford Ford
2nd AC - Lewie Keddy
Grip - Glenn Ellis
Gaffer - Rory Norton
2nd Unit AC - Chris Gibson
2nd Unit Gaffer - Liam Wood
On set and Post Sound - Jaden Byron
Boom Operator - Kerry Ward
Colourist - Marieta Farfarova
Composer - Marco Belloni
Head Stylist - Sally Minns
Stylist - Molly Henderson
Hair and Make Up - Lisa Welstead
Runner & BTS - Zak Younger Banks
We are delighted to celebrate to following selections, nominations and awards for Gan Canny:
Miraban UK Film Awards 2025 - Best Short Film (Honourable Mention)
Folkestone Film Festival 2025 - Best Editing and Sound Design (Winner)
UK Film Awards 2025 - Best Comedy Drama (Winner), Best Newcomer - Lily Storey (Winner), Best Music and Best UK Short Film (Finalist)The Bay International Film Festival 2026 - Best Northern Short Film (Nominated)*
The Indie-Lincs International Film Festival 2026 - Best Short Film (Selected)
The Barcelona Indie Awards 2026 - Best UK Short Film (Winner)
London Director Talents Movie Awards 2026 - (Nominated x 5) Best Indie Short Film (Winner), Best Crime Short Film, Best Trailer, Best Sound Design, Best Costume Design
The Northampton Film Festival 2026 - Best Narrative Short Film (Nominated)
Glowlare Short Film Festival 2026 - Best Short Film (Nominated x 9) - Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Score, Best Director (Winner), Best Film (Winner), Best Low Budget (Festival Winner and Audience Choice)
Athlone Film Festival 2026 - Best Short Film (Selected)
Royal Television Society North East & Borders Awards 2026 - Non-broadcast scripted and unscripted (Winners)
Manchester Film Festival - Best Short Film (Selection)
Dragonfly International Film Festival - Best Production Design (Nominated)
Funny Life Film Festival - Best Screenplay (Winner), Best Cinematography, Best Comedy Short (Nominated)
Tyne Valley Film Festival - North East Short Screening
Fisheye Film Festival - Best Comedy Short (Selection)
WFTV Festival 2026 - Manchester Screening
Big Fridge International Film Festival 2026 - Best Comedy (Finalist)
London Global Film Awards 2026 - Best Short Film (Selected)
British International Amateur Film Festival 2026 - (Nominated x 3) IAC Diamond Award, Best Story, Best Photography - 25.05.2026
The Liverpool Indie Awards 2026 - Best UK Short Film (Nominated)
Film Buzz Festival London 2026 - Best Short Film (Honourable Mention)
Bedford Independent Film Festival 2026 - Best Short Film (Selection)
Kingston International Film Festival 2026 - Best Short Film (Selection) - 05.06.2026
Sunderland Shorts Film Festival 2026 - (Nominated x 5) Best Comedy, Best UK Short Film, Best North East Film, Judges Recognition Award, Audience Choice Award - 17.05.2026
Wolverhampton Film Festival 2026 - (Nominated x 8) Best Short Film, Best Comedy (Winner), Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Hair & Make Up, Best Colourist
Lit Laughs International Comedy Film Festival 2026 - (Nominated x 3) - Best Short Film, Best Ensemble, Best Producer - 23.05.2026 *
Romford Film Festival 2026 - (Selection) - 24.05.2026
Paris International Women Film Festival 2026 - (Nominated) - 10.05.2026
