BBC Two - Verisimilitude

BBC Two - Verisimilitude

A short film about Bella, an unemployed disabled actress who is frustrated because all the disabled acting roles go to non-disabled actors.

A short film about Bella, an unemployed disabled actress who is frustrated because all the disabled acting roles go to non-disabled actors.

Broadcast on BBC Two as part of the Festival of Funny: Shorts, Verisimilitude explores authenticity, disability, and representation in cinema. Starring Ruth Madeley and written by Justin Edgar, the film won awards for its sharp, satirical take on disability representation in the film industry. Joe Grayston worked as Editor, shaping the film’s pace and tone to balance its humour and impact, ensuring the story landed powerfully with both audiences and critics.

Broadcast on BBC Two as part of the Festival of Funny: Shorts, Verisimilitude explores authenticity, disability, and representation in cinema. Starring Ruth Madeley and written by Justin Edgar, the film won awards for its sharp, satirical take on disability representation in the film industry. Joe Grayston worked as Editor, shaping the film’s pace and tone to balance its humour and impact, ensuring the story landed powerfully with both audiences and critics.