Beat

Beat is a British drama that follows a man struggling to maintain his balance between feelings of euphoria and hopelessness. Throughout the story, the protagonist tests the limits of social conventions and his own impulsive urges.

The short film was written and directed by Aneil Karia as the first of three credited directorial works, preceding Hamlet and Vote Gavin Lyle. Produced by Scott O'Donnell and 59 Productions, the 12-minute movie features Ben Whishaw in the lead role. The supporting cast includes Keiron Jecchinis, Henry Garrett, and Chelsea Fitzgerald.