Background Action

Name: Background Action
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 2026-05-20
Duration: 11 min
Cast: Thomas Billiouw, Lise Brigonnet, Henry Valo, Alessandro Antonini, Dikranouhi Kurkjian

Background Action (2026)

0:11 (11 min)

Romance, Drama

United Kingdom

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Watch film Background Action — MFF 2026 | 'Background Action' (عند الهامش) | Trailer

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Release date

2026-05-20

Budget

$400

Director

Karim Nada

Scenario

Karim Nada

Producer

Jago Campbell

All team (13)

Actors

Thomas Billiouw

Ruben

Lise Brigonnet

Barbara

Henry Valo

Jack

Alessandro Antonini

Sam

Dikranouhi Kurkjian

Extra Girl

Dominic Davies

Director (voice)

Gaia Locatelli

Producer (voice)

Farah Kedwany

Makeup Artist

All actors and roles (10)

Short description

Background Action is a romantic drama set on the high-pressure production of a film noir. While working as extras, two background actors gradually develop a quiet relationship with each other through repeated takes.

The short film was written and directed by Karim Nada, following his 2025 work Mimetica. The production took place in the United Kingdom and features Thomas Billiouw as Ruben and Lise Brigonnet as Barbara. The supporting cast includes Henry Valo, Alessandro Antonini, Dikranouhi Kurkjian, and Dominic Davies. The film has a total runtime of 11 minutes.