Varnished
Synopsis
In the quiet English suburbs of Oak Valley, something is afoot… When a local couple’s irreplaceable dining table mysteriously vanishes, the village becomes the centre of a gripping criminal investigation. Detective Inspector Armoire is on the case (and grateful for something to do), but can he find the culprit? In a series of local interviews and dramatic reconstructions, Laura Eccles, Oak Valley’s local community librarian, reveals the truth behind the missing furniture in this exclusive exposé.
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Varnished | Comedy Short Film | Live Q&A 🎙️
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-12-05
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Taplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Taplin, Sarah Mercer
- Original Score
- Annie Rew Shaw
- Original Title
- Varnished
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Chimera Lab Productions Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Taplin
Tom Taplin, Sarah Mercer
Annie Rew Shaw
Dominic Ellis
Antoine Manning
Tom Taplin, Atalanta Maas
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Taplin
Director
Tom Taplin
Writer
Tom Taplin
Producer
Atalanta Maas
Producer
Antoine Manning
Editor
Dominic Ellis
Director of Photography
Annie Rew Shaw
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Varnished
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What is Varnished about?
In the quiet English suburbs of Oak Valley, something is afoot… When a local couple’s irreplaceable dining table mysteriously vanishes, the village becomes the centre of a gripping criminal investigation. Detective Inspector Armoire is on the case (and grateful for something to do), but can he find the culprit? In a series of local interviews and dramatic reconstructions, Laura Eccles, Oak Valley’s local community librarian, reveals the truth behind the missing furniture in this exclusive exposé.
Who directed Varnished?
Varnished was directed by Tom Taplin.
Who stars in Varnished?
The principal cast of Varnished includes Laura Pujos, Christopher Sherwood, Nicola Wright, Thomas Kett, Georgiana Casbarra.
When was Varnished released and how long is it?
Varnished was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Varnished?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Varnished was composed by Annie Rew Shaw.