Fantasy ·Drama ·Family · United Kingdom · 2026 · 9m

Setting Sail

Setting Sail poster
Director
Sarah Adegboyega-AyeniSenu Dissanayake
Cast
Etta McGee as Peanunt Funso Foluso-Henry as Hannah Dawn Rose as Mum Carol Ball as Grandma Joseph Quartson as Grandpa
Crew
Dan Allen — Editor Akar Ahmed — Writer Edie Blewitt Jenkins — Writer Rose Wenje — Writer Karla Clark — Producer Layla Hrabalek Taher — Producer
Synopsis

This short film was made by 16 young filmmakers as part of EE’s Set The Stage programme, in partnership with BAFTA. “Setting Sail” explores the themes of "Growing Up in Britain Today". Following Hannah, and her younger self, Peanut, on a nostalgic treasure hunt.

Trailer Setting Sail — Official Trailer
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Key Collaborators
Sarah Adegboyega-Ayeni Director Senu Dissanayake Director Dan Allen Editor Akar Ahmed Writer Edie Blewitt Jenkins Writer Rose Wenje Writer Karla Clark Producer Layla Hrabalek Taher Producer Hannah Lauderdale Producer Marina Terranova Production Design
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