BAFTA-winner Owen Teale and Olivier-winner Sophie Thompson Join Short Film Something Pointless
CSSC Begins Production of Award-Winning Short Written by Neil Graham and David Cormican, Directed by Asa Bailey.
NEWPORT, Wales - May 29, 2025. The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition announced the start of principal photography May 26, 2025 for the short film, Something Pointless, written by Liverpool native, Neil Graham (Foot in the Door), a timeless drama about a lonely boy finding purpose in an old man's pointless daily ritual.
The film stars Leo Harris (The Count of Monte Cristo, Lost Boys & Fairies), BAFTA-winner Owen Teale (Game of Thrones, Dream Horse), Olivier Award-winner, Sophie Thompson (Gosford Park, Eastenders, Coronation Street) and SAG Award-nominee Sule Rimi (The Day of the Jackal, Andor).
Director, Asa Bailey (far right), blocks with cast.
"At its core, this film embraces pure, unapologetic sentimentality," director Asa Bailey (Duty of Care, The Unbelieveable) comments. "It's a rare opportunity to portray genuine human connection without frills or fads—just heartfelt storytelling rooted in the textures and truths of a real community."
Graham's script follows Aldous Evans (Teale), who combats the monotony of his final years by gluing eggshells to a forgotten wall in town. An intergenerational bond unfolds when the lonely boy (Harris), becomes captivated by the ritual. As the old man's silent rebellion against insignificance transforms the wall into a mosaic of colour and hope, his unfortunate passing leaves a legacy that inspires the boy to carry on the tradition by finding purpose, joy and resilience in the most unexpected act.
David Cormican shared: "We're thrilled to re-ignite the CSSC's legacy with the commencement of production for Neil Graham's Something Pointless and we can't wait to share this charming film for consideration with audiences and academy members worldwide".
Something Pointless is co-written and produced by International Emmy-nominee David Cormican of Fun Republic Pictures (Tokyo Trial, ShadowHunters) and Asa Bailey of BAI-LEY (Silo, One Hundred Years of Solitude). Executive Producers for the film include Academy Award-winner Shawn Christensen (Curfew, Cul-de-Sac), Academy Award-winner Damon Russell (Curfew, Cul-de-Sac), Webby Award-winner Brenden Hubbard (Curfew, Everything in the End), Emmy-nominee Dwayne Hill (Northern Rescue, Mean Girls) and Zane Lackey.
Two-time BAFTA-nominee Amy Morris (Creepy Pasta Salad, Skinny Fat) line produces; Casting Society of America award-nominee Victor Jenkins CDG, CSA (Fleabag, Broadchurch) is the casting director; with cinematography by BAFTA-winner Keefa Chan (Fog of Sex, Blood on the Crown); editing by Laurence Cohen (Blackout, Guest House); with the original score being composed by Andrea Bellucci (League of Legends, Little Margo Stories).
