Instagram story viewer> @candourcreative> Tagged

Candour

@candourcreative

undefined

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

I’m really humbled by the reaction to Puddles since we published it online last week. Thanks so much for all your kind words and messages. It’s incredible the number of people that have watched it given the small following and lack of subscribers I have…

If you still haven’t watched our bite-sized dark comedy about motherhood, parental judgement and unsolicited advice head to the link in my bio now.

#darkcomedy
#ukshorts
#indiefilm
#relatableparenting Poster for the dark comedy parenting short film "Puddles" by Ben Ryder. Overhead view of red rain boots standing in a puddle, featuring the film title in bold pink and an overlay showing "4.2k views!"

14

6

“It takes me just a few seconds to make someone’s whole day.”

Meet Hannes, Experience Manager at @eriro.alpinehide in Austria.

For Hannes, going above and beyond often means venturing to the mist-crowned peaks of the mountains. During snow season, you might even spot him skiing guests’ suitcases in and out of the hotel, though we wouldn’t recommend trying that yourself.

His infectious sense of adventure and passion for creating unforgettable moments have left a lasting impression on guests from around the world. Proof that sometimes, it only takes a few seconds to make someone’s whole day.

Discover Hannes story, and why he was crowned The Alpine Pioneer, via the link in our bio.

📷 @candourcreative

#SmallLuxuryHotels #TheOne2026

197

9

“The more you give, the more you receive.”

Meet Quỳnh, Guest Host at @namiariverretreat in Vietnam, and one of the extraordinary people behind SLH’s The One. Her name appears time and again in handwritten guestbook notes and stories shared long after guests have returned home.

But what is it about Quỳnh that makes her so unforgettable? For Quỳnh, hospitality is about so much more than welcoming guests. It’s about making people feel something they’ll carry with them long after they leave.

Discover her story and why she was crowned “The Memory Maker” via the link in our bio.

📷 @candourcreative

#SmallLuxuryHotels #TheOne2026

696

28

Everyone has an opinion on how to raise other people’s kids… Puddles is available to watch on via the link in my bio.

#parentingmemes #ShortFilm #BritishComedy #RelatableParenting #indiefilm

24

7

A mum. Two toddlers. One stranger who simply has to share her opinion.

Puddles a short film is available to watch via the link in bio.

#parentingmemes #ShortFilm #BritishComedy #RelatableParenting A still from the parenting comedy short film Puddles with text overlay that reads: "POV: You’re just trying to enjoy 5 minutes of peace in the park."

42

7

The ones behind it all…

At the start of 2026, we invited you to nominate the individuals at our independent hotels who have made your stays extraordinary. Thousands of nominations came flooding in, each one proving that while SLH hotels may be small, they are big on personality, passion and making every stay personal.

Celebrate with us the people who give our independently minded hotels their character, creating the moments you’ll remember long after you leave.

Visit the link below or head to the link in bio to watch the story of how we found The One: https://slh.com/theone/

📷 @candourcreative

#SmallLuxuryHotels #TheOne2026

501

53

Just when I thought Puddles had wrapped its festival run, it’s packing its bags...

Thrilled to share we’re having our first international screening at the Ahmedabad International Film Festival later this month.

Keep your eyes peeled. We’ve also got exciting news landing very soon about our online release.

Thanks as always to the incredible cast and crew.

Starring:
@roshnigambier
@michellefahrenheim
@syedzahrann
@hugo_pampling

Written & directed by: @benjiryder
Produced by: @zac_crawley @benjiryder @candourcreative
Director of Photography: @michaelacedeno
Costume Designer: @oliviarosehulme
Edited by: @benzharris
Hair & Makeup Designer: @jaminemeisellmua
Sound Designer: @oliverkeenanlyu
Assistant director: @samueljtharris
Sound recordist: @lawrencegsound
Camera assistant: @bendsaunders
Colourist: @njc_colour
Costume assistant: @tillyphelan
Child casting: @bonnieandbetty
Titles design: @stephmm

#shortfilm
#film
#indiefilm
#writing
#directing A cinematic still from the short film Puddles, featuring a toddler screaming and the official selection laurels for the Ahmedabad International Film Festival in white text.

39

10

Puddles is coming home for one final festival… 🏡 📍🎥🥂

Super excited that Puddles will be screening at the Crystal Palace International Film festival on Thursday March 19th. Especially given it was filmed just around the corner in Crystal Palace Park.

Thanks once again to the incredible cast and South London crew….

Starring:
@roshnigambier
@michellefahrenheim
@syedzahrann
@hugo_pampling

Written & directed by: @benjiryder
Produced by: @zacharycrawley @benjiryder @candourcreative
Director of Photography: @michaelcedeno
Costume Designer: @oliviarosehulme
Edited by: @benzharris
Hair & Makeup Designer: @jaminemeisellmua
Sound Designer: @oliverkeenanlyu
Assistant director: @samueljtharris
Sound recordist: @lawrencegsound
Camera assistant: @bendsaunders
Colourist: @njc_colour
Costume assistant: @tillyphelan
Child casting: @bonnieandbetty
Titles design: @stephmm

#cpiff
#crystalpalace
#shortfilm
#film
#indiefilm

33

0

@bmw & @tommybanks
Grown in Oldstead

Sharing a few posts with some favourite moments from this project. 1/3

⚫️ @timothylees_
✴️ @zacharycrawley @candourcreative
▶️ @freddiereedphoto
⬆️ @bendsaunders
♒️ @lewisjb.editor
❇️ @thomaskumeling @doma.works

3

9

43

0

We have Lift Off 🚀 🎥

Excited to announce Puddles continues its festival run with an Official Selection at the London Lift Off Festival next month.

Thanks once again to the incredible cast and crew on this one…

Starring:
@roshnigambier
@michellefahrenheim
@syedzahrann
@hugo_pampling

Written & directed by: @benjiryder
Produced by: @zacharycrawley @benjiryder @candourcreative
Director of Photography: @michaelacedeno
Costume Designer: @oliviarosehulme
Edited by: @benzharris
Hair & Makeup Designer: @jasminemeisellmua
Sound Designer: @oliverkeenanlyu
Assistant director: @samueljtharris
Sound recordist: @lawrencegsound
Camera assistant: @bendsaunders
Colourist: @njc_colour
Costume assistant: @tillyphelan
Child casting: @bonnieandbetty
Runners: Lucien Parsons & Matthew Andrews
Titles design: @stephmm

#shortfilm #film #writing #director #indiefilm
#LiftOffGlobalNetwork
#LiftOffFilmFestivals
#LiftOffOnline
#OnlineFilmmakersLondon
#SupportIndieFilm

31

4

Sydney Casting Call, Blue Mountains, Benny Boy & Backflips 💙 🦘🤸 , January 2025

46

6