SPLINTERED IN THE TRACE (FILM)

Splintered in the Trace (2025) | Film

Splintered in the Trace (Film) is a poetic experimental short, shot on digital and super 8 cameras. The film investigates memory and human connection and examines the temporality of the chance encounter. Through the use of stylised characters and props, the film seeks to dive into memories of and desires for meeting points, aligning and dividing us in motion.

Blurb
After watching a TV talk about recapturing past encounters, a man searches the city through his space visor, whilst a puppeteer tries to summon a missed romantic connection.

Written and Directed by: Jack Tisdall
Cast: Elian Dalmasso, Julia Baylis, Marianna di Majo, Jack Tisdall
Cinematography: Camilla Dazzi, assisted by Jack Tisdall
Sound Design and Soundtrack: Jack Tisdall, assisted by Elian Dalmasso
Lighting Design: Camilla Dazzi
Set Design and Collage: Julia Baylis, Jack Tisdall
Prop Making and Design: Anna Ketskemety, Florence Anastasia, Jack Tisdall
Miniature Model Making: Sadie Bloor
Supervisor: Ross Mortimer
Production Assistant: Nicole Littleton

Accolades
Official Selection, Ephemere London Experimental Film Festival, 2025
Shortlisted for the 2025 Global Creative Graduate Showcase