Five Minutes (2026) - Short Film
My directorial debut, as part of the Opening Shot program run by Screen Scotland. It’s been an incredible experience, working with some of the best creatives I could imagine. Five Minutes will debut at the Highland Cinema on the 31st of May 2026.
Bio
In a sleepy little village hardware store, Sophie is finishing off the last five minutes of her shift when she’s interrupted by her last customer of the day. An ordinarily moment, with extraordinary potential….
Funded and Supported By
Cast and Crew
- Written & Directed by Callum John McPherson Young
- Charlotte Burnside as Sophie
- Daniel Cawley as Harry
- Pamela Griffin as Rhona
- 1st AD – Georgia Dennis
- Camera Assistant – Rachael Thorne
- Sound Technician – Rebecca Thumwood
- Boom Operator – Jonathan McCook
- Costume & Make-up – Alice Campbell
- Runner – Iona McLeod