Palladian

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BlackbirdOriginal Film

Blackbird is an award-recognised independent film that playfully dissects the post-grad employment crisis through sharp comedy and surreal character moments. Created as a narrative short film, it follows a well-intentioned graduate navigating the increasingly absurd world of temp work - a story told with wit, timing, and a distinctly off-beat charm.

Shot by Palladian’s lead cinematographer, the film balances humour with a grounded visual style, elevating the script’s quirky tension while keeping the world intentionally heightened. Its bold, creative choices and comedic edge earned it multiple festival screenings and industry recognition.

Recognition & Screenings

– The Smalls Film Festival, 2017
– Underwire Film Festival, 2017
– Chortle’s Best Comedy Show on Demand
– London World-Wide Comedy Film Festival, 2018 (Special Mention)
– Top 5 Shooting People’s Film of the Month, 2017
– Fandependent Film Festival, Summer 2017


Team

Devised, Directed and Performed by
Daniela Pasquini

Cinematographer & Editor
Alex Pasquini

Script Editor
Jonnie Bayfield

Original Score
Ollie Howell

Additional Voice Overs
Adam Colborne, Will Cowell

Year

2017

Deliverables

Short Film

"Strange, quirky and beautifully shot"

Chortle Best Comedy on Demand
  • Recognition & Screenings:

    Recognition & Screenings:

    The Smalls Film Festival, 2017
    Underwire Film Festival, 2017
    Chortle’s Best Comedy Show on Demand
    London World-Wide Comedy Film Festival, 2018 Special Mention
    Top 5 Shooting People’s Film of the Month, 2017
    Fandependent Film Festival, Summer 2017