Short film · In post-production

First Day

FormatShort film
Year2026
StatusIn post-production
ShotSeptember 2026
StatusIn the edit

When Joe’s wife returns to work after maternity leave, he is suddenly hit with the realisation that he must care for his baby alone for an entire day.

She won’t stop crying. The farmyard toy won’t stop singing. And Mr Shiny, the presenter on the children’s channel, may have just started talking to Joe directly.

One dad, one baby, one house, and a very long day.

Stills

Mark G Smith stands in a living room strewn with toys, holding his daughter
Mark G Smith spoon-feeds his daughter on the sofa
A low view across toys, building blocks and a rocking caterpillar on the living room floor
Mark G Smith slumps on the sofa with his hands over his face
Mark G Smith holds his daughter, watching the children's channel on TV
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