
‘MEAT RAFFLE’ | BFI Short Film | Wrapped Filming - March 2025
Art Department Assistant
Everyday
Prod. Designer: Hannah Rawson
Dir.: Stuart Armstrong
“Cumbria, 1998. A closeted single dad attempts to rig a turkey prize draw at his local pub to impress his distant son at Christmas...“ - A Cumbria-set comedy short film about repressed sexuality, father-son relationships and stealing Christmas turkeys.
Film Hub North x BFI NETWORK-backed LGBTQ+ black comedy short film starring Michael Hodgson (BBC Three's Smoggie Queens) and Dominic Weatherill (Star Wars: Andor). Airing on Film4 and streaming on Channel 4 on demand from October 2025 (UK).
"Meat Raffle is full of surprises and the excellent cast are beautifully photographed by Stuart Armstrong.” – Ian McKellen
"Fizzing with more nerve and charm than plenty of features … Meat Raffle is a blast of pure northern glory that juggles laughs, secrets and tender emotion without dropping a single ball. Armstrong has created something deeply personal. Unmissable. Outstanding!" ★★★★★ – Short Films Matter
"Armstrong’s contained and concise Meat Raffle is as absurd as it is entertaining, filled with plenty of heart and poignancy to boot … the whole thing makes you feel like you’ve just walked in, ordered a pint and are now stood leaning on the bar watching the entire crazy saga unfold." – UK Film Review


