Misfortune and tribulations with domestic violence lead to an expectable romance. The fairy godfather must save poor Cinderfella from misery and servitude. How will the princess strike back, exactly? This modernized fairy-tale short film by Keeley Knight and Dave Lojek reverses gender roles.
Practical Effects
Zero-budget wizardry — every punch lands harder for it.
Writing
The title's twist hits like a perfect punchline.
Acting
Joseph Stacey's unhinged stepbrother energy steals scenes.

Director
Dave Lojek
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmonik and Kino Kabaret represent a global 'do-it-together' filmmaking movement where crews have 48 hours to complete shorts — this was born from that anarchic, collaborative spirit.
The Manchester setting isn't incidental — British working-class aesthetics collide with Disney princess tropes to create something uniquely Northern and defiantly unpolished.
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