Producers: Harry Shaw, Samantha Locock
Director: Stuart Armstrong

Rich: Michael Hodgson
Jackson: Will Latimer
Alan: Dominic Weatherill
Tammy: Julie Edwards

Everyday Studio, made with support from BFI Network

Synopsis: A closeted single dad attempts to rig a turkey prize draw at his local pub to impress his distant son at Christmas.

AVAILABLE TO WATCH HERE ON CHANNEL 4

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Nominee: Best British Short Film - Iris Prize, 2025
Nominee: Best Made Up North - Bolton International Film Festival, 2025
Winner: Best Comedy - Tees Valley International Film Festival, 2025
Official Selection - Bradford Queer Film Festival, 2025
Official Selection - Northern Exposure (BFI / Film Hub North), 2025
Official Selection - British Shorts Film Festival, 2026

"Meat Raffle is full of surprises and the excellent cast are beautifully photographed by Stuart Armstrong.” – Ian McKellen

Supporting Cast: Mark Dunn, Jed Dunn, Daniel Munn, Marc Shearer, Vivienne Shearer, Hugo Shearer, Esmé Lancaster, Frank Matowanyika, Jim McConnell, Chris Bramley-Wright, Seth Bramley-Wright, Wren Bramley-Wright, Cathie Sutton, Joanne Strong, Toby Hext, Eva Hext

Story By: Stuart Armstrong & Joseph Daly

Executive Producer: Jen Bradfield
Special Thanks: Graham Yost

First Assistant Director Joshua Jacob
Casting Director: Sam Claypole, CDG

Director of Photography: Ben Cotgrove
First Assistant Camera: Andrew Binns
Second Assistant Camera: Lucy Atkinson
Grip: Dean King
DIT: Scott Lockhart

Gaffer: Matt Glaz
Spark: Anh Do
Spark Alex Mellor

Production Designer: Hannah Rawson
Art Assistant: Harri Smith

Hair and Makeup Designer: Caroline Rose
HMU Trainee: Emily Dixon

Costume Designer: Eve Oakley

Sound Recordist: Matty Groark

Intimacy Coordinator: Laura Torenbeek

Construction Team: Ronnie Papaleo, Lyndsey Walker, Andrew Connelly
Build Team: Nigel Armstrong, Martin Borradaile, Jack Dolton, Oscar Fenner

Runner: Leon Hall
Runner: Milosh Hughes

Edited by: Ian Robertson
Sound Designer: Sam Mason
Music by: Mac Benson, Ophelia Appleby, Callum Parke, Josh Jackson

Colourist: Lewis Crossfield at Coffee & TV
Colour Producer: Pete Burch

Camera Hire: Film and TV Sunbelt Rentals
Catering: Afrikana