United Kingdom / May 08, 2025
“The vicious cycle from one payday to another pushes a young woman to the very edge“
11min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Emily, a young woman who's trying to find her feet in the modern world after leaving education, working full-time in the city to provide for herself, being overworked and unpaid, with the lingering fear of losing her home. Emily is forced to go to the most extreme measures to survive.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jianette-Ana Moise | Mum |
| Michael Dilbo | Mr Stewart |
Genres
DramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | PAYDAY |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Sheffield Hallam University |
| Release date | 10 gennaio 2026 |
| Production | Elliott Beeton |
| Writer | Ana Moise |
| Editing | Elliott Beeton, Elliott Beeton |
| Cinematography | Callum Stephens, Jack Kelly |
| Assistant directors | Elliott beeton, Ana Moise |
| Camera operators | Jack Kelly, Callum Stephens |
| Additional photography | Jack Kelly, Callum Stephens |
| Music | Mikey smith, Mikey Smith, Ana Moise, Mitchell Abercrombie, Leo Evens |
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Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Jan 10, 2026 / 12A / Sheffield Short Film Festival
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