The Cunning

1724. A mother and daughter are accused of witchcraft. Together, they hatch an ambitious plan for escape. The tiniest mistake, however, will result in certain death.

Starring Gemma Arterton & Bethany Asher

A Small Long Productions Film in association with Borderland Studios and StudioOrphir.

Completed in 2022. Currently on festival circuit.

Official Festival Selections to date: Slamdance Film Festival, Aesthetica Short Film Festival, Oska Bright International Film Festival, Manchester International Film Festival, Beeston Film Festival, Cinequest Film Festival, Torino Underground Cinefest, Golden Shorts Film Festival, Waterford Film Festival, Scotland International Festival of Cinema, Bath Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival.

**NOMINATED** Best Short, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Alan Parsons Award for Original Score - Scotland International Festival of Cinema.

**NOMINATED** Best Historical Drama, Best Drama - New Renaissance Film Festival, London

**FINALIST** Golden Shorts Film Festival

**WINNER** Grand Prize for Emerging Talent - Writer/ Director, Alexandra Maher - New Renaissance Film Festival, London