Strings

Two childhood friends, Sally and Poppy, travel to Sicily for a summer holiday to rebuild their relationship before university begins. Their trip is complicated by Alex, Poppy's unpredictable new partner. While staying at a villa, Sally becomes fascinated by traditional puppets, coinciding with the growing tension that threatens to end her friendship with Poppy.

This United Kingdom horror short has a runtime of 15 minutes and was released on July 13, 2024. It was produced by the Young Film Academy and directed by Ava Pearson, Eleanor Smith, and Nina Zandvliet. The screenplay was written by Oscar Cousins, Mila Miller, and Evie Lech, while Angeliki Karagiannopoulou, Leah Joy, and Sarah Moyo served as producers. The film features Calypso Lewis in the role of Sally, Ashton Hunt as Alex, and Coco Jones as Poppy. A total of 47 crew members are credited for the production.