Cal Freeman
Directing
Biography
Cal is an emerging Irish writer and director based in Manchester. He focuses on telling stories that unravel the joys and struggles caused by contradictions in our identities through cultural pride, heritage, love, family and justice.
Known For
Through an experimental lens, we see the drama unfold as Saoirse is interrogated by her Nanny after refusing her Sunday roast sausages. Saoirse is a contemporary Irish Catholic teenager, showcasing the progressive youth and nature of Northern Ireland - ‘wrecking’ her Nanny's nerves in the process.
Hold the Sausage
Rulf (19) meets Ziggy (38) for a car hookup, but attraction turns awkward when Ziggy’s internalized homophobia clashes with Rulf’s progressive views. After confronting contradictions and guilt, a flamboyant radio ad breaks the tension. They reconnect through laughter, reconsidering their desires before finally embracing their mutual attraction.
ASL
"FUCK RULF (19) meets ZIGGY (38) in his car to have sex. The attraction is promising until ZIGGY’s homophobia crashes into RULF's progressive ideals. After RULF points out ZIGGY’s self-contradictions, a boner-killing unease surfaces and ZIGGY slips into a guilt spiral. The pair question their predicament. A flamboyant radio ad lifts the tension as they laugh into one another. They reconsider their mutual attractions before finally testing the car's suspension. FUCK"