The Journalist

Set in 1980s London, this crime thriller follows Peter Bendford, a former criminal who now manages his own bar. His quiet life is disrupted when the body of a past associate is discovered on his premises. As two police detectives investigate and a persistent crime journalist uncovers evidence against him, Bendford must prove that he has moved past his illegal history to avoid being held responsible for the death.

The film was written and directed by Santi Benedit, who also served as a producer alongside Buster Blackledge. Produced by 1-on-1 Productions and 16th Street Productions in the United Kingdom, the short film has a runtime of 14 minutes. The cast features Kent Goldfinch in the lead role of Peter Bendford, with Sean Jhooty playing the journalist. The supporting cast includes Duane Tucker and Josh Wells as the detectives, Samuel Ross as Manuel Sinner, and Alain Ny as Wes.