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Ben Contrition Keenan

@contrition_2026

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A short film based on true events

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UNDER 2K!!! Under 10 people, and just under 2 days filming=10 festival awards and Laurels!

Everyone who made this happen should be feeling as proud as I am this morning. It's our first film and my first writing and directing credit.

Huge huge thanks to the cast!!! @skyelwsaw @mjosullivanx @stevesaw_actor_ish

The crew!!!
@plaza_pics
@alicelazarrrrrr
@tupaccarroll
@carlostorrespictures
@filmandtvmua
@rclester
@outthe_darkness_

And of course everyone who donated!!!! taken in London, United Kingdom by @contrition_2026

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Spotlighting Lines We Cross 🎬💙

These socially engaged films aren’t afraid to address real life issues, and focus on the once in a lifetime moments that ask us to determine our position using our moral compasses 🧭

If you’re a fan of cinema that sparks conversation, make sure to book your tickets to Lines We Cross through our festival webpage linked in our bio 🫡

Want to chat with the filmmakers? Explore our Day Pass and Festival Pass, giving all access admission to our panel discussions and interactive workshops 💙🎬

#MTFF26 #MansfieldLovesFilm #FilmFestival #ThingsToDoEastMidlands #BIFA by @contrition_2026

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Another festival selection! Thank you so much @bhamfilmfest #shorts #filmfestival #birmingham #movie #director by @contrition_2026

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And the winners are... 🚀🏆

Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival 2026 has officially wrapped, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce this year’s Network Round Winners! 🥳👏

A huge shoutout to all the talented filmmakers who poured their hearts into their projects. Every single film in this festival deserves a standing ovation! 🙌🎥

Check out the winning projects here: 👉 https://liftoff.network/toronto-2026-network-round-winners/

These outstanding projects are now in the running for the 17th Annual Lift-Off Season Awards, where we celebrate the best of the best from the Lift-Off Season. 🏅

Categories up for recognition :
🎭 Best Feature Live Action Narrative
📽️ Best Feature Documentary
🎬 Best Short Live Action Narrative
🎥 Best Short Documentary
🎭 Best Actor & Best Acting Ensemble
🎨 Best Art Direction
🎞️ Best Cinematography
✂️ Best Post-Production
🎶 Best Music Video
📝 Best Screenplay
🎥 Best First-Time Filmmaker
📺 Best Web Series/Episodic
🎭 Audience Choice Award

Thank you to every filmmaker who submitted, screened, and shared their stories. You make this festival what it is, an inspiring space for indie film to shine!

#TorontoLiftOff2026 #LiftOffFilmFestivals #IndieFilm #LiftOffGlobalNetwork by @contrition_2026

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We are thrilled to announce that our short film Contrition has been selected as a semifinalist at @cannesindieshortsawards. We are forever grateful for this recognition and truly thankful to everyone involved who made this possible.

Congrats to all the Cast and Crew.

Directed by @marco_beyermann and @its_benk

Written by Ben Keenan @its_benk

Produced by: @alicelazarrrrrr

Damien: Ben Keenan
Brendan: @mjosullivanx
Boy: @skyelwsaw
IRA soldier: @stevesaw_actor_ish

1st AD: @alicelazarrrrrr
Production Assistant: @jessie_lilac.x
2nd AD: @melaniessnaps
Cinematography: @marco_beyermann
Focus Puller & 1st AC : @carlostorrespictures
Gaffer: @tupaccarroll
2nd AC & Spark: @mlawrence_pictures
Still photography: @rclester
Sound: Esteban Humet
Sound Mixing and editing: @jhandritaverybery
Foley Artist: Manolo Carrión
MUA: @filmandtvmua
Editing and Colour Grading: Marco Beyermann
Music Composer: @toni_loop
Credit roll track"Bones" by @tamrakeenan
Graphic Design and credit roll: @galindo.tv by @contrition_2026

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Portraits taken for the short film ‘Contrition’ @contrition_2026
Had lots of fun playing with a diopter filter and a really special group of people.

#portrait #contrition #shortfilms #stillsphotography #actorportrait taken in London, United Kingdom by @contrition_2026

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Film ready. New page ready! Go! by @contrition_2026

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