Every Waking Moment (2023) | LGBTQ+ Drama Short Film

It’s 1963, a classical recital plays on British television - Edward Talbot, a composer, accompanies Alistair Percy, the singer, as they perform for a small audience. Hidden behind the veil of conformity, the two are in love, the creator and his muse. Edward is wracked with fear, his love is illegal and the vulturous dangers lurk around him, his only consolation is his lover and his music. Every Waking Moment by J. E. Dufton is a moving, award-winning short film that explores love, shame & identity through an intimate lens. Officially selected for BFI Flare Festival and winner of Best Queer Film at Manchester International Festival, playing across the UK and the world, the film blends poetic visuals with an evocative soundscape to create a deeply personal story that lingers long after it ends. Starring William Bennett, Harry Doolan & Michael Ainger Co-starring Rafy Hay, James Freeman & Andrey Sviridov Produced, Written, Directed, Edited & Music by J. E. Dufton Cinematography by Matt Tam 1st Assistant Director | Andrey Sviridov Second Moon Productions | J. E. Dufton, John I. Politis & Christian Fuchs #EveryWakingMomentFilm #BFIFlare #BFIFlare2023 #QueerCinema #LGBTQFilm #QueerStorytelling #LGBTQRepresentation #IndieFilm #SupportIndieFilm #ShortFilm