London & Botswana
Short Film
Director: Gemma Burnand
Producer: Marion Ravieux
Director: Gemma Burnand
Producer: Marion Ravieux
A young man travels to Botswana in 1997 believing he's about to strike it big in the gem trade.
But when his world collides with a local sex worker, he discovers something much more valuable than diamonds.
But when his world collides with a local sex worker, he discovers something much more valuable than diamonds.
Festivals:
- Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase 2025 (Winner: Jury Award, Nominated: Best Director and Best Actor)
- Garden Route International Film Festival, 2023 (Winner: Best Supporting Actress)
- Valencia Indie Film Festival, VALÉIFF 2022 (Official Selection)
- Berlin Indie Film Festival, 2023 (Official Selection)
- Brighton Rocks Film Festival, 2023 (Honourable mention)
- Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase 2025 (Winner: Jury Award, Nominated: Best Director and Best Actor)
- Garden Route International Film Festival, 2023 (Winner: Best Supporting Actress)
- Valencia Indie Film Festival, VALÉIFF 2022 (Official Selection)
- Berlin Indie Film Festival, 2023 (Official Selection)
- Brighton Rocks Film Festival, 2023 (Honourable mention)
