CLIP FROM PHYSICS
P H Y S I C S 2012 / 13 mins WATCH ONLINE
Physics is about two 9-yr-old girls trying to come to terms with the negative feelings they have about their town at the base of a nuclear power station. It explores the frustrations and powerlessness of children who wants to live in a better world.
Starring Peep Show's Matt King and newcomers Jodie Bastow and Masie Hopkins, Physics was commissioned by Film London as part of thier London Calling scheme and was funded with support from Tomboy Films and Working Title Films. It premiered at the BFI London Film Festival, 2012.
Producer: Emily Morgan
Cinematographer: Rob Hardy
Editor: Chris Roebuck
Composer: Isobel Waller-Bridge
Sound Designer: Ania Przygoda
Casting Director: Olivia Scott-Webb
Costume Designer: Sara Sensoy
Production Designer: James Hatt
A W A R D S
BEST FILM, Best of Boroughs, 2012 - WINNER
BIFA Longlist, 2012
R E V I E W S
"Physics is a beautifully filmed narrative by a director who has a great visual sense. A film that playfully explores interesting themes, backed up by natural and winning performances." BEST OF BOROUGHS JURY, 2012
"Oakley’s Physics is the real stand-out, a sublime short ." BEN FOWLER, LONDONIST
"Outwardly tough but emotionally vulnerable leads enliven this beautiful tragi-comedy." DYLAN CAVE, BFI BLOG
"Physics stole the screening for me, a well rounded and emotive short by Claire Oakley." SHORT SIGHTED CINEMA
"The young actresses are excellent, visual flourishes linger long after the credits have rolled." SIMRAN HANS, FILM4
I N T E R V I E W S
"Claire Oakley talks about her award winning short Physics starring Matt King." FILMMAKING REVIEW [podcast]






F E S T I V A L S
BFI London Film Festival, UK 2012
London Short Film Festival, UK, 2013
Nashville Film Festival, USA, 2013
Bermuda International Film Festival, Bermuda, 2013
Toronto International Film Festival: Kids, Canada, 2013
Leuven Short Film Festival, 2013
Underwire Festival in London, UK, 2013
Aesthetica Film Festival, UK, 2013
Genesis Cinema with Q&A, UK, 2013
Motovun Film Festival, Croatia, 2013
East End Film Festival, UK, 2013
VIBE:Shorts Q&A, London, 2013