BFI Film Academy 2021-22 | Murder By Cliche | Comedy Drama | Award-winning short film

When actress Kezia Du Pont is murdered in the hotel where he works, Ed Smith, security guard and super-fan, vows to find out whodunnit!
This comedy drama short film was inspired by mystery crime comedies like Knives Out and created as part of the BFI Film Academy in 2021-22 by 16-19 yr old first-time filmmakers. Shot on location at Cooke's Studios & The Duke of Edinburgh, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria with the support of professional filmmakers.
Suggested Rating: 12/12A - Moderate bad language.
Directors: Rose Allanson, Elliot Rushton and Georgia Smith.
Supported by The BFI.
Royalty-free music used with permission courtesy of Epidemic Music:
'Tension 2' - Frederik Ekstrom
'Manhattan Mystery' - Stationary Sign
'Past Mystery Time' - Trailer Worx
'Unsolved Mystery' - Josef Falkensfold
'Born in the 80's' - Falcon Dives
'When the Ending Comes' - Gerard Franklin