Hi, I’m Sophie Martin-Birsim. A filmmaker, storyteller, and proud London Screen Academy alumni. As a disabled female filmmaker, my journey into film hasn’t always followed a traditional path, but that’s exactly what fuels my voice: raw, real, and unafraid to explore the flawed parts of being human.

The Other Night is more than just a short film. It’s a deeply personal project rooted in my experiences and the world I’ve observed as a teenager. This film is a love letter to friendship, self-destruction, and survival in such a huge scary city.

This story matters to me because it speaks to the chaos that simmers beneath the surface of youth , especially for those of us searching for connection in the wrong places. It explores teenage trauma, the lure of escapism vs self-destruction, youth culture within London, and death and desensitisation to violence and drugs. And heavily focuses on drug addiction and wrong use.

These themes I’ve lived through and seen around me. As someone who’s often felt like an outsider in both the industry and the world, I want to create something that holds space for the people who don’t usually get seen or heard or for trauma and experience that was never talked about during the pandemic era.

Here’s a taster of what's to come:

Best friends Iris and Anna throw themselves into London’s underground squat rave scene during the pandemic. As nights blur into chaos, they get caught up in drugs, volatile people, and violence. But as things unravel, they’re forced to face the truth: are they saving each other or just fuelling the fall?

With your help, we can bring this story to life and give a platform to characters and creators who rarely get the spotlight. Fundings are greatly appreciated as we want to make this film to the best of our ability. Every donation, share, or message of support means the world. Thank you for believing in this story and in me.

This story will be carefully told and presented with justice. For those who couldn’t use their voice.