Molly HughesProduction Runner / Trainee
Extreme close-up of a young woman's eyes lit by warm tungsten light

Short Film Work · Documentary Work · BFI Alumni

Filmmaking that goesdeeper than the script.

When making and developing short films I try to focus on and experiment with the deeper visual aspects of filmmaking — conveying emotion through lighting and camera angles, revealing tension and atmosphere through quick cuts and striking visuals.

“Every frame I shoot has thought and intention behind it. I strive to make every shot convey an emotion and have its own defining purpose.”

Selected stills

Extreme close-up of a young woman's eyes lit by warm tungsten light
TungstenShort film · 2025 · Dir. Molly Hughes
Low-angle close-up of a mud-caked white high-top sneaker on a wooden floor
Six Miles HomeShort film · 2025 · Writer / Director
A hand resting on the back of a wooden chair in low amber light
Small HoursSpec scene · 2024 · Writer
A hand holding a green glass bottle against pale denim in woodland
FieldworkMusic video · 2024 · Director
Two navy trainers walking across a lit corridor floor
CorridorShort film · 2024 · Cinematography
A woman in a knitted beanie lit by the blue glow of a screen
Wild and FreeDocumentary pilot · 2023 · Director

About

I am a filmmaker working consistently on new scripts and short films, trying to get a foot in the industry as a Production Assistant / Trainee.

I write my own material, shoot most of it myself, and work with small crews in real rooms. I have first-hand experience navigating all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production. I am also a recent BFI Film Academy alumni with vast and valuable knowledge of production workflows and runner duties.

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