Egg Timer (2025)
As Megan faces her 30th birthday, the pressure to take the 'next step' in life is overwhelming. But when her own opinionated ovarian eggs start chiming in on her every move, she finds herself navigating not just the expectations of family and friends, but also the brutally honest commentary from within.
Director: Rosie May Bird Smith
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: February 28, 2025
Cast
- Ella Bruccoleri - Megan
- Kerry Godliman - Janet
- Kate Robbins - Sandra
- Polly Kemp - Barbs
- Lauren O'Rourke - Nancy
- Alison Spittle - Dorothy
- Ross O'Donnellan - Jonny
- Elizabeth Hill - Megan's Mum
- Steve Lorrigan - Megan's Dad
- Amit Shah - Perfect Man
Screenplay
- Rosie May Bird Smith
- Lisa Richardson (Script Editor)
Cinematography: Mike Staniforth
Editing: Beth Roberts
Production: Biscuit Filmworks, Slick Films, Outstanding Screenplays
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
dark comedy, fertility, turning thirty, ageing, short film, pressure
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Egg Timer about?
- As Megan faces her 30th birthday, the pressure to take the 'next step' in life is overwhelming. But when her own opinionated ovarian eggs start chiming in on her every move, she finds herself navigating not just the expectations of family and friends, but also the brutally honest commentary from within.
- Who directed Egg Timer?
- Egg Timer was directed by Rosie May Bird Smith.
- Who stars in Egg Timer?
- Egg Timer stars Ella Bruccoleri, Kerry Godliman, Kate Robbins, Polly Kemp, Lauren O'Rourke, Alison Spittle.
- How long is Egg Timer?
- Egg Timer has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Egg Timer?
- Egg Timer is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Egg Timer produced?
- Egg Timer was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Egg Timer?
- The themes of Egg Timer include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony.