JUST DESSERTS
2016 | Short Comedy | 16 min
Loosely based on a true story, ‘Just Desserts’ is a dark comedy about a compulsive lottery player, Dennis, at dinner with his wife and friends. The night turns when a practical joke they play on him backfires horribly. Featuring an ensemble cast of British talent including Alex Macqueen, (The Thick of it) and David Schaal (The Inbetweeners).
Produced by Adam Baroukh
Co-written by Adam Baroukh & Michael Yanny
Directed by Michael Yanny
Winner of Best Comedy Award @ Isle of Man Film Festival 2016
Winner of Discovery Short Film Award @ LOCO London Comedy Festival 2016
Nominated for Jury Prize Award @ Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2018
Nominated for Best Screenplay @ Hamilton Film Festival 2016
Nominated for Best UK Short @ London Short Film Festival 2016
Nominated for Best UK Short @ Raindance 2015
Official Selection 2016 Flickerfest International
Official Selection 2016 London Comedy Festival
Official Selection 2016 Berlin British Shorts Festival
Official Selection 2015 Encounters Shorts
Official Selection 2015 BFI London Film Festival
Official Selection 2015 Encounters Shorts
