Short Film AFIN 333
A Girl Called Alice
Directed by 
Tristan Loraine
AFIN 2026 Nominee · 2 nominations
- 2026
- 15m
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UK - English
- M
- Drama
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8 frames Nominee
Best Art Direction
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Synopsis
In the middle of London's mobile phone theft epidemic; a young woman with the reputation of one of the most gifted phone thieves is challenged by a notorious street gang leader to see just how good she really is, but is it a wise choice?
Director's Statement
So many people have told me how they had the phone stolen in London. Consequently, our team decided to play a part in raising awareness of the issue by making this short film. We are grateful to Crimestoppers and a number of police officers who in their private capacities provided technical input to help produce the film.
What makes this one special
- World PremiereThe filmmaker tells us this is where it happens
- Nominated in 2 AFIN categoriesBest International Short Film · Best Art Direction
From the Judges
From the Judges
Production design of remarkable ambition anchors this short, with London locations and costume work that lend every frame a lived-in, contemporary weight. The panel found a piece with real urgency and screenable polish, a tight three-act shape carrying its social message with confidence and cinematic ambition well beyond the usual bounds of the form.
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1 official selection across 1 other festival
- SelectionUnited Kingdom
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Director's Biography
Tristan Loraine Director
Tristan founded Fact Not Fiction Films in 2006 and has produced and directed over 30 films, shorts and documentaries. He is a former airline captain who retrained at the National Film and Television School and with Raindance. The company was set up to make films about public interest issues.
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A Girl Called Alice was an official Nominee for Best International Short Film and Best Art Direction at the AFIN International Film Festival 2026, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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