Poster for Overtones

SJSFF 2026

Overtones

World Cinema 2026 12 mins UK

Directed by Ollie Gardner

After her husband’s death, a mother struggles to connect with her son who has retreated into his music - until she discovers it is not an escape, but a way back to him…and to herself.

About Overtones

Overtones is a 12-minute short film from the UK directed by Ollie Gardner. It screened at the 2026 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “Musically Inclined” program.

Director
Ollie Gardner
Program
Musically Inclined
Country
UK
Run time
12 mins
Genre
World Cinema, Music & Offbeat

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