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) *
* UK Film Awards 2025 - Best Newcomer - Lily Storey (Winner) *
* UK Film Awards 2025 - Best Music (Finalist) *
* The Bay International Film Festival 2026 - Best Northern Short Film (Nominated)*
* The Indie-Lincs International Film Festival 2026 - Best Northern 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 - 28.02.2026*
* 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, Best Film, Best Low Budget - 18.04.2026*
* Athlone Film Festival 2026 - Best Short Film (Selected) - 25.04.2026*
* Royal Television Society North East & Borders Awards 2026 - Non-broadcast scripted and unscripted (Winner) *
* Manchester Film Festival - Best Short Film (Selection) 28.03.2026 *
* Dragonfly International Film Festival - Best Production Design (Nominated) 8.03.2026 *
* Funny Life Film Festival - Best Short Film (Selection) 21.03.2026 *
* Tyne Valley Film Festival - Screening 22.03.2026 *
* Fisheye Film Festival - Best Comedy Short (Selection) 15.04.2026 *
* WFTV Festival 2026 - Manchester Screening 10.03.2026 *
* Big Fridge International Film Festival 2026 - Best Comedy (Finalist) 28.03.2026 *
