The Cage
“VOICES DON'T MEAN MADNESS”
Synopsis
Scotty, a struggling actor who faces constant rejection, receives a role in a short film, portraying a mentally troubled man. Scotty immerses himself in drastic preparation and isolation, and he finds himself losing his authenticity, slipping into different personalities, even when the cameras aren't rolling, unable to differentiate what his true reality is.
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'The Cage' - Short Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gethin Houlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruby Beaven
- Original Title
- The Cage
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- University of South Wales
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gethin Houlson
Ruby Beaven
Jack Haran, Owain Funnell
Gethin Houlson
Callum Peterson
Department Leadership Roster
Gethin Houlson
Director
Ruby Stephenson
Production Design
Lucy Buckle
Production Design
Callum Peterson
Producer
Gethin Houlson
Editor
Ruby Beaven
Writer
Owain Funnell
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Cage about?
Scotty, a struggling actor who faces constant rejection, receives a role in a short film, portraying a mentally troubled man. Scotty immerses himself in drastic preparation and isolation, and he finds himself losing his authenticity, slipping into different personalities, even when the cameras aren't rolling, unable to differentiate what his true reality is.
Who directed The Cage?
The Cage was directed by Gethin Houlson.
Who stars in The Cage?
The principal cast of The Cage includes Ben Candy, Lukas Edgar, Matt Skinner.
When was The Cage released and how long is it?
The Cage was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cage?
The Cage holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).