Paul Strachan only came for a pint. Stuck in the toilet with a dead gangster, two urgent knocks on the door prompt a desperate dash to find a way out!​ Drawing inspiration from Noir classics by Alfred Hitchcock, William Friedkin and Carol Reed, STALLED is a multi-award winning modern take on the Noir and Suspense genres from award winning director Max Aaron ('a night in'), screenwriter Jonathan Sieff ('The Exchange') and producer Daniel Taylor.​ With award winning Black & White cinematography by Anna Dushenkina and original music from May McDonough.

 

Filmed in London over four days in 2019 and 2020, it showcases the best of British creativity and a diverse crew.​ STALLED has garnered international acclaim, including ‘Best Short Film’ at the British Film Festival 2023, ‘Best Filmmaker’ at the Los Angeles Neo-Noir Film Festival 2023, as well as ‘Best Director’, ‘Best Thriller’, ‘Best Cinematographer’ and ‘Best Actor’ at the Falcon International Film Festival 2022. It received recognition for its cinematography as a Semi-Finalist at the European Cinematography Awards 2023.