Midwest Premiere
Showings
Festival tickets go on sale March 18, with visionaries and members receiving early access for ticket purchase.
April 10, 2026
2:20 pm – 4:01 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Playhouse Square Allen Theatre
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 16 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: No
Genre: Drama
Countr(ies): United Kingdom
Language: English
English Subtitles: No
Captions: Closed
Release Year: 2025
Film Overview
A Sisyphean Task follows Lucy, a 23 year old newly qualified teacher, through her first year of teaching. A bright yet unflinching glimpse into the British school system, all set within the walls of Lucy’s classroom.
Film Contact: George Malcher
Film Email: georgemalcher@me.com
Cast & Crew
Directed By
A Sisyphean Task Team
Produced By
George Telfer
Screenwriting
Gus Flind-Henry, George Malcher
Cinematographers
David Bird
Editors
Paco Sweetman
Principal Cast
Leah Balmforth, Hugh Bonneville