Setting Sail
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.
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Setting Sail Trailer | Set the Stage
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-14
Top Cast
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- Director
- Sarah Adegboyega-Ayeni, Senu Dissanayake
- Screenplay & Story
- Akar Ahmed, Edie Blewitt Jenkins, Rose Wenje, Lauren Sequeira, Steven Lee
- Original Score
- Greg Birkumshaw
- Original Title
- Setting Sail
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- EE, BAFTA, Young Film Academy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Adegboyega-Ayeni, Senu Dissanayake
Akar Ahmed, Edie Blewitt Jenkins, Rose Wenje, Lauren Sequeira, Steven Lee
Greg Birkumshaw
Dan Allen
Karla Clark, Layla Hrabalek Taher, Hannah Lauderdale, James Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Adegboyega-Ayeni
Director
Senu Dissanayake
Director
Akar Ahmed
Writer
Edie Blewitt Jenkins
Writer
Rose Wenje
Writer
Karla Clark
Producer
Layla Hrabalek Taher
Producer
Hannah Lauderdale
Producer
Marina Terranova
Production Design
Dan Allen
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Setting Sail about?
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.
Who directed Setting Sail?
Setting Sail was directed by Sarah Adegboyega-Ayeni, Senu Dissanayake.
Who stars in Setting Sail?
The principal cast of Setting Sail includes Etta McGee, Funso Foluso-Henry, Dawn Rose, Carol Ball, Joseph Quartson.
When was Setting Sail released and how long is it?
Setting Sail was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Setting Sail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Setting Sail was composed by Greg Birkumshaw.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Setting Sail?
Setting Sail holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).