He’s Dead, Thanks

Short Film

With vastly different ideas of what their Dad would want, Iris and Jo peruse a charity shop to buy the perfect outfit but clash: Dad can’t help - he’s dead!

Directors - Anna-Marie Ramm & Margherita Arco

He's Dead, Thanks, is a dark comedy about two sisters picking a final outfit in a charity shop, for their father who has just died. It's based on personal experiences of mine and my wonderful co-director Margherita Arco. Both of our dads died in 2021.

Shot in 2022 starring the incredible Penny Lisle and Sarah Forty, this film is currently on the festival circuit, with guidance from Festival Formula.

Official Selection Poppy Jasper International Film Festival 2024

Official Selection INDIE-LINCS International Film Festival 2024

Official Selection Short. Sweet. Film. Fest 2024

CAST & CREW

Jo - Sarah Forty
Iris - Penny Lisle 
Alex - Adil Akram
Dead Dad - Dai Henley 

Directors - Anna-Marie Ramm & Margherita Arco 
Writer - Margherita Arco 
Director of Photography - Alina Kay Kolosova
Sound mixer & Boom operator - Chiara Meadows
Editor - Laura Spini 
Sound Designer - Haresh Patel 
Production Designer - Hennie Lee 
Casting Director - Ana Duarte
Producers - Margherita Arco, Regina Brandolino, Anna-Marie Ramm