The year dot official trailer | Eva Wilshere

Trailer created for the short film - The Year Dot (2023) Written and filmed in Brighton, UK "The Year Dot" is a touching short film that revolves around Dot, an elderly woman grappling with lung cancer. Confronting her mortality, Dot plans a poignant end-of-life party. When lock-down spoils her plans, Dot navigates her newfound isolation through conversations with her companions: a collection of cherished teddy bears - providing moments of whimsy but also symbolic of her yearning for human contact. Dealing with motifs of loneliness, scattered family, and the technological challenges of older generations, "The Year Dot" captures the essence of resilience and the human spirit. Through Dot's journey, the film showcases the power of love, connection, and embracing life's fleeting moments, all set against the backdrop of a world in turmoil.