Ruth Mackenzie

What If

A rendering of Rudyard Kipling's IF, What If is a short film that tells the story of a boy who learns fundamental life lessons on nobility, patience, generosity and how to become an admirable young man.

A Running Jump

Gary attempts to buy a second-hand car. What should be a straightforward task is turned into something of a quest by various people, including dodgy East End car dealer Perry, Perry's taxi-driver dad, a garage owner called Derek, Perry's wife Debbie and couple of twins.

Swimmer

A young man swims across the rivers and lakes of Britain to a soundtrack of assorted nationalistic music. As he passes people on the banksides including children, lovers and a tramp their thoughts and conversations are also heard. Ultimately, after walking through a wood at night, the boy returns to the water and appears to sink below the surface.