Waves
Synopsis
When a young woman revisits her childhood leisure centre, she is drawn into a surreal encounter with a figure who embodies everything unresolved between who she was and who she is becoming.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kosar Ali
- Screenplay & Story
- Kosar Ali
- Original Title
- Waves
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- Glance Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kosar Ali
Kosar Ali
Sam Mitchell
Luke Flanagan, Axa Hynes, Claire Wilson, Joe Paton, Suhaar Ali
Department Leadership Roster
Kosar Ali
Director
Kosar Ali
Writer
Luke Flanagan
Producer
Sam Mitchell
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Waves.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waves about?
When a young woman revisits her childhood leisure centre, she is drawn into a surreal encounter with a figure who embodies everything unresolved between who she was and who she is becoming.
Who directed Waves?
Waves was directed by Kosar Ali.
Who stars in Waves?
The principal cast of Waves includes Hayley Schiffer, Joe Shire.
When was Waves released and how long is it?
Waves was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waves?
Waves holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).