Hand Drawn

Hand Drawn is an upcoming science fiction drama from the United Kingdom. The story follows Barney, a concept artist struggling to balance his personal life with demanding work hours. To increase his productivity, Barney accepts a cybernetic hand offered by his employer. While the prosthetic initially simplifies his professional life, his wife, Jasmine, notices that the device erodes his humanity by replacing his natural creative process. As Barney becomes a slave to the machine and works without pause, Jasmine seeks to save him by destroying the device.

The film is written and directed by Cal Kingston and produced by Liam Carr. The cast features Max Rothermal in the lead role of Barney, with Lucy Sadler as Jasmine. Henry Austwick appears as Simon, and Liam Carr also takes a role as Dr Oberdigen. This short film has a runtime of nine minutes and is scheduled for release on June 1, 2027.