BIG EARS (2023) | Award Winning & BAFTA Qualifying British Short Film

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A short film written and directed by Sam Baron
Award Winning & BAFTA Qualifying Romantic Comedy Drama BIG EARS: Amit Shah (The Witcher, Happy Valley & Crashing) delivers an emotional performance as struggling actor and part-time shopkeeper Kaan. When he finds a lump on his testicle, he is forced to confront his life choices and his relationships, with his friend played by Mark Weinman (I May Destroy You) and his love Interest played by Amy Green.
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Awards and Selections :
Award Winner: Norwich International Film Festival (England)
Award Winner: British Independent Film Festival (England)
Award Winner: Suffolk Shorts (England)
Award Winner: Houston Film Festival (United States)
Nominee: British Short Film Awards
Semi-Finalist: Rhode Island international Film Festival
Official Selection: London Short Film Festival (England)
Official Selection: Aesthetica Film Fesitval (England)
Official Selection: Bolton Film Festival (England)
Official Selection: Fastnet International Film Festival (Republic of Ireland)
Official Selection: This is England (France)
Official Selection: Nottingham International Film Festival (England
Official Selection: Earls Court International Film Festival
Official Selection: Borrego Springs Film Festival
Official Selection: València Film Festival
CAST
KAAN: Amit Shah
MATT: Mark Weinman
ZOE: Amy Green
COLLEAGUE: Calvin Dean
CREW
Director/Writer: Sam Baron
Producer: Guy Lindley, Sam Baron, Amit Shah
Director of Photography: Alistair Little
Gaffer: Yan Murawski
Sparks: Brian A. Salcedo & Kevin Malbas
First AC: Deniz Yildiz & Sinan Yilmaz
Second AC: Nevzet Altinisk & Oliver Barwell
Digital Image Technician: Toby Lindley
Sound Recordist: Terry Hird & Daniel George Hawks
Runner: James Coward
Postproduction Assistant: Isaac Morton
Composer: Roly Witherow
Sound Designer: Fred Pearson
Sound Editor: Ross Wilkes-Houghton
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@leonardnimoy7 Год назад

Oh, my heart. All his life, all his despair, to finally hear something nice about his ears. It seemed more impactful than cancer. Beautifully acted, devilishly funny and the direction was just so British. Thank you, i loved that.

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you - the whole team and cast loved reading your message!

@leonardnimoy7 Год назад

@@sambaron you're all brilliant 😊

@jackcharles1936 Год назад

very nice, very sweet comment, but you have never done cancer, let alone cancer six times, all thirteen years of it ...by yourself. His life is mine and it is the most empty, hurting, lonely feeling of waste and futility and loss ever. The one thing that the writer didn't mention in the movie was time, and it is time that a person with cancer thinks about the most. And when you realize that asking why is meaningless then the rest is somnambulism. Yes, I have found an entire new life of positives, miracles, and faith, but it is times like this man's portrayal of cancer that draws me back to the stark raw emotion of fear and hopelessness and the dread of having to live with both of these until ....

@leonardnimoy7 Год назад

@Jack Charles live long and prosper Jack. you're a warrior and a winner. All the best from me to you 🖖

@kevinmansell8746 Год назад

@@sambaron i am behind the same comment well acted and beautifully written i am a cancer patient i went through all over again in this short film i am glad you did this short film and cast was amaazing please do more givining a great 13.5 ratings

@vedikatuwani5161 Год назад

What’s really interesting is that his name is Kaan and in hindi it translates to ears😄 Really nice film❤

@tjmmcd1 3 месяца назад

@vedikatuwani5161: I verified with google translate and (as you well know), you are absolutely correct!

@raymond-alexanderanokhin2840 2 месяца назад

А какая главная мысль из этого фильма ? Что этот фильм несёт в массы?

@cm1927 11 месяцев назад

His ears aren’t big. They match his head. Extremely handsome guy.

@smurfplayer3825 4 месяца назад

Stop glazing

@graws7009 3 месяца назад

That's a lie. His ears are definitely large

@bertaeusterholz1431 3 месяца назад

Die innere Ausstrahlung macht viel aus

@SusanWilson-cf8mw Месяц назад

Agree!😊

@danielkoher1944 Месяц назад

Of course they are, and unless you have them yourself. You have no clue about the pain and shame. Constantly being made fun of, worst of all your own siblings. Which turns into the FUN 🤩 of torturous school children. That’s why I have always tried to be kind to and help others.

@user-mv9gj1tl5h 3 месяца назад

Amit Shah is a brilliant talented actor and I believe that he has successfully delivered the character and built the emotional bridge between Kaan and the audience. Bravo The fresh story, excellent direction, and the absence of background music make it realistic and leave the audience wanting more...

@shannononefield Год назад

As a cancer survivor that experienced some of the same issues he is facing, I celebrate this movie as a glimpse into the ultimate truth that, despite potential and understandable emotional devastation, our awareness is always limited - that underneath and far beyond, beyond our current comprehension: life loves us.

@Jo-yp8wy Год назад

I remember getting my diagnosis. I didn't tell my family for ages. Apart from my husband, who was an alcoholic at the time and useless, I had noone to talk to.

@tomcoryell 11 месяцев назад

@@Jo-yp8wy What a horribly desperate situation. I hope life has gotten better for you.

@Iremiah 9 месяцев назад

@@Jo-yp8wyomg... are you better now? I wish you all the love from the universe!

@katrinazvanitaja7 5 месяцев назад

This comment made me cry

@spelunkerd 6 месяцев назад

Beautifully acted and lovely dialogue. One minor correction related to medical facts. Testicular cancers almost never spread to the anus. The reason testicular cancers don't spread locally has to do with how the testes descend from behind the kidneys through the inguinal canal during fetal development. Lymphatic channels are preserved, so secondary mets tend to appear in the retroperitoneum (and elsewhere distant). Incidentally the prognosis for people who go through treatment in this situation tends to be really good, although treatment toxicity remains a concern.

@briandouglasahern7067 Год назад

Oh, my stars. I want more. I want more, so much. To follow his story, to see what happens with this girl, to see him beat his diagnosis. This made me feel so much for this character in such a short time. Brilliant work.

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you!

@shadetreader Год назад

Same ❤

@leif1075 Год назад

@@sambaron Dod you write this?

@michaelbennett5848 Год назад

OMG haven’t you seen the sequel? He thinks he’s in remission, they get engaged and then he finds out it has spread to his ears. 😢

@wonnieshomie Год назад

@@michaelbennett5848 where is the sequel?

@truthheals6790 Год назад

Authentic and lovely. Amit Shah pulls you right into his heart. What a gem this short is. Well done, all.

@sambaron 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@julienicolay Год назад

Wow. This just popped up and I'm SO glad it did; it's brilliant! Moving, wonderful actors, lovely cinemetography. I did NOT want this to end. I'd completely forgotten I was even watching a film, and THAT is exactly how I want a film to feel... THANK YOU!

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you!

@johanneabelsen1644 Год назад

Sorry, but I found it boring

@juletaurus 5 месяцев назад

Amit Shah will become one of the leading actors of his generation. Tremendous talent.

@asianmalemassage142 Год назад

His ears are what lend him extra cuteness!

@KoertvanhH.9954 Год назад

I cried. For the first time in a long time. Thank you. Thank you so very much. This is one of the most beautiful shorts I've ever seen. Thank you. Thank you.

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you! It's a very personal film for all of us...

@alwaysuseless Год назад

"I've always liked your ears." It's hard to write a comment, when you can't even see the screen through your tears.

@tjmmcd1 3 месяца назад

You can't see the screen through your ears? That's not very nice.

@Bretski126 2 месяца назад

@@tjmmcd1Tears.

@Elmerphant Год назад

I know childhood can suck. But his ears are literally fine. Rebel against your bullies and love every bit of yourself!

@GuyLindley Год назад

❤

@cya2163 Год назад

I fell in love with Amit Shah when I first saw him on television. He's been in so many things and his acting is amazing and I wish him nothing but continued success in all his future endeavors.

@GuyLindley Год назад

He’s honestly incredible.

@lindacampbell9174 Год назад

Absolutely beautiful. I want this story to continue. Please, please have a part two!!!!!

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you - we'd love to make more!

@Bootmahoy88 Год назад

I could really relate to when he tossed his mate out; he had had just enough. It was beautifully acted, totally believable. That is not an easy thing to act, that inexorable rise of emotional lava. I could feel the intensity rise, like watching Mt St Helen's bulging every day a little more until blammo! Bravo!

@Jm649 Год назад

Emotional lava! What a good phrase 🌋

@jazzmusician46 10 месяцев назад

I’m so sad this was only a short film. It was beautiful. I’ve worked in Cancer palliative care and understand how people end up sharing secrets that had been vaulted for years.

@susannahvernon-hunt722 8 месяцев назад

@jazzmusician46 "Secrets that had been vaulted for years". What a stunning sentence.

@jazzmusician46 8 месяцев назад

@@susannahvernon-hunt722 Thanks Susanna. I appreciate your comment. It was an absolute privilege being allowed to listen to people’s personal stories: their fears, loves, regrets and life accomplishments.

@susannahvernon-hunt722 8 месяцев назад

@@jazzmusician46 Yes, I can really imagine so. Thank you too.

@jazzmusician46 8 месяцев назад

@@susannahvernon-hunt722 Thanks Susanna. Graeme

@bigh7972 11 месяцев назад

Now that’s how it’s done ladies and gentlemen. Everything from the casting, writing and the acting was superb. It is rare to see a story of this quality make it to the screen. I am blown away….

@wendigareau7298 Год назад

A hauntingly beautiful film. Left me in tears and wanting to know how his story will unfold. Great acting!

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you!

@Iremiah 9 месяцев назад

Damn this was SO GOOD!! I've watched the last scene over and over- the way he was breathing hard and how his voice cracked, both of them holding back tears - the way they looked at each other- just brilliant!! 👌👌

@joecutro7318 Год назад

So grateful the Tubes sent this. The depth of emotion, heart, bravery and creativity punched well above it's weight in minutes. Bravi.👍🏼👍🏼💜

@sambaron Год назад

Thanks!

@denisemcdougal6445 Год назад

I wish this had a part 2 . My heart ♥️ goes out to him.

@GuyLindley Год назад

Same

@melaniepoulton6738 Год назад

Wow this shows how people are their own harshest critics- about things other people don't notice, and as this film shows, even like about the person. The way that you had Kaan apologizing to his friend and supporting his friend is very true of people that have cancer-they spend a lot of time holding up the people around them, even though they are the ones with the disease. What a beautiful film

@sambaron 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@michaelgask Год назад

So pleased this was pushed to me as a suggestion. Beautifully made, and very touching. ❤️

@sambaron Год назад

So glad you found it!

@fred7108 11 месяцев назад

Shah has that certain something. Such a natural talent.

@c.a.savage5689 Год назад

His ears are wonderful. They make him unique.

@GuyLindley Год назад

👂

@sassycat1825 Год назад

That one was really good. Amazing piece! Keep up the good work. And the actor who plays Kaan is really handsome.

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you!

@thepeoplecouldfly3859 9 месяцев назад

I never notice his ears until he mentioned them. That's awful news to hear from your doctor it made him see the urgency of saying how you feel while you can. I liked that he told his friend how he made him feel. Interesting film. Thank you

@charakray 10 месяцев назад

I am speechless…. This film is flawless… It brings out the raw human emotion of the characters that touches the soul of the audience…. Brilliant….

@bfarmer1647 6 месяцев назад

It is a brilliant piece of art summing up so much is so few minutes. The characters are faultless.

@9catlover 11 месяцев назад

i loved the teddy bear gift. we all need to spend time with people that make us feel better. i remember i used to hang around with a 'friend' she said i was depressing and i realised she depressed me too, but it was she who kept asking me to go out and i went reluctanctly. No more. i now protect my mental health. This is a subtle every day kind of scenario...(except for cancer diagnosis) but so meaningful.

@TerriblePerfection 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad it was short and without resolution. Just like life.

@AutumnalMountains 13 дней назад

This was really poignantly sweet. A man who is facing his deep complexities confronted with his mortality. And facing with courage in the end with his outburst. His friend who receives the acting role getting what he wants. His joy but not being able to express it fully. The things we do and don't want in life. The complex layers of human existence. This was a smooth, well constructed and putting together of complex human emotions and stories. 💐

@douglasspaltro2697 Год назад

Sam!!!! Loved it! Sweet....lovely....heart-breaking. Great performances! Bravo, my friend! Doug

@sambaron Год назад

Thanks Doug!

@garychiappa3676 Год назад

One of the best actors I’ve seen

@GuyLindley Год назад

🎉🎉🎉🎉

@Laura77752 4 месяца назад

Such a rerious topic in such a short movie! When ppl are face-to-face with death they suddenly become aware of how many things and people that are unnecessary in their life. Only God can help in a situation like that coz He gives hope and love. Let's all be blessed to know Him untill it's late❤

@BonBonShrimp 15 дней назад

Sam Baron, you are one talented director. And this guy Amit Shah, what an actor! In fact all the actors are great. I watched your other short film today "Tall, Dark and Handsome", and now this. Blown away by both. Man, I wish these movies were longer.

@ForeverEclectic Год назад

I guess RU-vid's algorithm is finally starting to figure out what I like. This was excellent. Well done👏

@sambaron Год назад

We love to hear this!

@DiandraStarShine 9 месяцев назад

this just broke my heart.💔I thought it was going to be a trailer and just got so absorbed. great acting & directing, obviously. so emotional..and all in 12 minutes, what a journey..wow!🤦🏾‍♀

@Aindrea66 Год назад

British films rock ❤

@thomasfisher5742 Год назад

why the f#ck am i tearing up.over the last few minutes of this....Because life needs to give this guy a break WELL DONE GUYS...DESERVES THE ACCOLADES

@GuyLindley Год назад

Its a hard hitter

@DG-uh8uv Год назад

I’ve seen Amit Shah in other British shows. He was good in those shows, but he’s incredible in this short movie. This was so well done and so absorbing. There was a lot of impact in a very short amount of time and it was incredible. I’d love to see it continue. Thank you!

@GuyLindley Год назад

He’s honestly so good

@Chichi-ld1eo 2 месяца назад

Midsummer Murders.

@magorzatazet1574 2 месяца назад

Emotionally engaging story with no redundant words or scenes plus excellent acting! I love the film! It feels so relatable (I'm a cancer survivor). It makes me cry every time I watch it and show it to my students...

@mah3223alia 3 месяца назад

Oh my loving lord. That was heartbreaking... beautifully acted....bravo!

@occamsrayzor 11 месяцев назад

This is so utterly sad, but completely engaging. I really felt for Kaan, thanks to his totally believable performance and subtle glimpses of his inner dialogue - a lovely, well rounded performance, and one that was completely matched by the other cast members. They were all real individuals, with none of the visible "acting" flooding TV and film these days. The much overused term "gritty realism" is almost always bandied about when referring to ridiculous gun action and destruction, but this lovely film is what the term means to me. I really wanted to see more of this.

@samandros3451 Год назад

I like his ears too.

@sambaron Год назад

They're beautiful :)

@Kk-lt1hs 10 месяцев назад

I’m crying, I also have ears that stick out and I hate them but this made me feel a bit better

@RandySaranghae8 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful heartfelt short film I wish it becomes a full movie soon. It moved me to tears. Flawless acting.

@believeinpeace 6 месяцев назад

This is a beautiful story and the acting is magnificent! Thank you so very much!

@stevethomas74 Год назад

Very real, heartfelt and just plain good all round. Credit to you and the cast, especially Amit Shah. What a quiet charisma he has and yes, the ears included! 😄

@GuyLindley Год назад

❤❤❤

@dianepurcell9840 Год назад

terrific lead on this!

@jaysasso4392 Год назад

I didnt notice ears...maybe it's just me? Then I saw the stuffed animal and said to self : oh, the movie is about the gift!

@tecaarantes 2 месяца назад

What a great actor!! Hadn't seen anything with him before!

@macrobionic 11 месяцев назад

That ending choked me up. Beautiful.

@nickiehartmusic 10 месяцев назад

I loved this film and was thoroughly absorbed throughout. It was so moving and wonderfully acted. I would have liked it to have continued for a little longer though. A big thank you to all!

@Paversongs 11 месяцев назад

Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. Amazing, convincing, touching lead actor. One of the very best short films I've ever seen. Thank you!

@jakeebright1041 11 месяцев назад

Really solid acting from Amit and loved the whole sequence when he comes into the store there at the end. Nice drama and good humor with that cut to the other store worker standing there haha. Very much enjoyed it.

@chrissyandjoey28 4 дня назад

His soul reaches beyond the screen, I’ve seen two short films of his and the word I could use is an understatement but as close as I could explain “Brilliant!”

@soutriksaha7118 Год назад

I think...it is really really good idea to put the hero's name "Kaan" (which means ears in Hindi) and it is quite relevant to shape it's beauty...toooo good concept....🤓🤓

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you! That was Amit's idea to name him Kaan :)

@leonardothefabulous3490 Год назад

Well done. Bravo!

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you!

@Andrea-xs4ny 10 месяцев назад

I just want to take Kaan into my arms and hold him and tell him he's not alone. What a beautiful, touching film! In this fictional world, I wish Kaan a happy ending.

@TheAmerz1 Год назад

Wow, the phone call, the writing studf down, cancer "yay" i totally did all of this

@lezam1000 Год назад

So charming. Loved every aspect of it, the acting, directing, cinema photography and editing. The writing was very fluid and the story just told itself. Sometimes short films can be a bit heavy handed or too obvious but this was so natural and well done.

@sambaron 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@cassandraralph5906 Год назад

I was deeply touched by this particular video! It was sweet, humble, honest, and true to real people and life. The ending was endearingly heartwarming! I loved this video!❤

@sambaron 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@twalatka 11 месяцев назад

I have big ears and was teased mercilessly growing up. I never pulled my hair up. I had them pinned back in my 30s.

@factyboy3093 2 месяца назад

Same person here I was teased when I was 17 and till then I hate my self for that and fears while talking to any one even my parents I don't know what to do

@petersolomon5227 Год назад

A sensitively written short form film with intelligent, heart felt direction and performances. Bravo.

@sambaron 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@Freight_Train 7 месяцев назад

As a shy man with big ears, I approve of this film. Wonderful ending.

@handyman1310 11 месяцев назад

love it. 65yo 3rd marriage , THIS is the exact story of my life, great job people

@stevancrary8722 27 дней назад

I’m fighting cancer right now and this film captures the emotions so well!

@sambaron 27 дней назад

Our whole team sends you our love and support 💚

@BettyTheLion 5 месяцев назад

Not much better than a perfect short film! All awards well deserved!

@GrechStudios 6 месяцев назад

Man, I wanted to keep watching this to see what happened next. I was totally invested!

@mattswede Год назад

Oh my world. This was so intense. The video came outbof nowhere. Thank you

@Annanya240 11 месяцев назад

Fun fact, "kaan" in Hindi means ear.

@iicaughtfiire 2 месяца назад

Who else is fucking weeping?! Ive been watching short films all day and this is the first one to really hit me super hard. Fucking phenomenal filmmaking

@northernstar7141 7 месяцев назад

Heartwarming and heartbreaking at the very same time. Absolutely brilliant! ❤

@Dan-oj4iq 6 месяцев назад

This is exactly how I felt when I was sixteen and started losing my hair. The pain..............!

@friendlier Год назад

Thank you RU-vid algorithms. This appeared and I clicked it, something I rarely just do. I'm a bit devastated. Such very good work.

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you!

@IBLV2DOU Год назад

What a teary ending! Great acting drew me right in….please make more in this series. Hi from Michigan!

@GuyLindley Год назад

😢😢😢

@lindakorck4617 Год назад

Exactly how it should be done. Moving. Understated. Perfect.

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you!

@PutinosauRUS Год назад

I came up with alternative name for this movie - Cheburator. This plush toy is a character Cheburashka (Чебурашка) from the 1971 Soviet animation film. This toy is very popular in Japan.

@sambaron Год назад

Good idea!

@colinhill7068 Год назад

Great short movie, kept me interested from the start to the very end.

@sambaron Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@joanneweiss3864 Год назад

My heart right now, was breaking as a mum over everything, but the glimpse of joy at the end .....wow, can't find the words rn💖 must find movies he's in!

@sambaron 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@bw33X 10 месяцев назад

Oh wow ! Brilliant acting. I hope to see more of him.

@dianawilde5882 Год назад

Beautiful. Moving. Excellent performances! Great work!!! Loved it!

@sambaron Год назад

Thank you!

@danny-li6io 6 месяцев назад

I’m not sure I would have even noticed his ear size had it not been pointed out?

@caseydavisimagery 11 месяцев назад

Whoa...maybe I shouldn't have watched that first thing in the morning. Powerful.

@HookBeak_66 2 месяца назад

Lovely performances for such a delicate & tragic subject, the little stuffed monkey & its expression was very effective for the scene.

@thaisnogueira6317 3 месяца назад

How is it possible that I have been following this character for 3 seasons, when the short is only 13 minutes long?

@wmperkins25 Год назад

So tender and moving - great acting by all especially Amit Shah -

@barb4161 Год назад

Beautifully written & beautifully acted. So much emotion in such a short clip. Loved it !

@sambaron 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@dotnb 9 месяцев назад

Amit Shah is amazing. What an amazing film.

@MsSavagechef 11 месяцев назад

Clark Gable had his ears pinned back. Apparently, it's rather easy to get done.

@jmonteith4868 2 месяца назад

He doesn't need his ears pinned back

@tjmmcd1 3 месяца назад

So....we see a real-life actor who doesn't have cancer, that auditioned and 'won' the lead role of: an actor who has cancer, that failed an audition to play the part of a man who has cancer. Excellent short film and Amit is an excellent actor.

@filminginmadagascar 11 месяцев назад

Where the real beauty stands... lovely

@firebadwatergood431 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful film from the writing to the photography/cinematographer....excellent actors:)

@harperwelch5147 8 месяцев назад

I had big ears. When I was born the doctor said, “Oh a little jug with handles”. It was a huge source of discomfort. Eventually at age 50 had them surgically tucked back.