Setting Sail

Setting Sail is a fantasy drama that examines the experience of growing up in the modern United Kingdom. The story centers on a woman named Hannah and a younger version of herself known as Peanut, who together embark on a nostalgic search for treasure.

This nine-minute short film was produced by the Young Film Academy in collaboration with EE and BAFTA as part of the Set The Stage program. It was directed by Sarah Adegboyega-Ayeni and Senu Dissanayake, with a screenplay written by Akar Ahmed, Edie Blewitt Jenkins, and Rose Wenje. The production was managed by producers Karla Clark, Layla Hrabalek Taher, and Hannah Lauderdale. The cast features Funso Foluso-Henry as Hannah and Etta McGee as Peanut, supported by Dawn Rose, Carol Ball, and Joseph Quartson in the roles of family members. The film was released on January 14, 2026.