Emma D’Arcy’s short film ‘The Talent’ has been submitted for Oscars 2025

Emma D’Arcy has garnered the affection and praise of audiences, critics, and award committees alike with their depiction of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon. This HBO series represents D’Arcy’s first significant breakthrough in mainstream cinema, succeeding a career largely in theater and independent films. D’Arcy’s indie drama, The Talent, has been sent for an Oscar consideration.

Emma D’Arcy’s The Talent submitted for Oscars 2025

Directed and written by Thomas May Bailey, The Talent stars Emma D’Arcy and Leo Suter in lead roles. The film has been forwarded for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. The film “The Talent” has been showcased in competition at Oscar-qualifying festivals including Clermont-Ferrand 2024 in France, Hollyshorts 2024 in the USA, Busan International Short Film Festival 2024 in South Korea, Palm Springs ShortFest 2024 in the USA, deadCenter Film Festival 2024 in the USA, ShortShorts Film Festival & Asia 2024 in Japan, and the Manhattan Short Film Festival 2024 globally.

What is The Talent about?

Director: Thomas May Bailey

Actors: Rhianne Barreto, Andrew Bone, Emma D’Arcy, Leo Suter

Writer: Thomas May Bailey

IMDb rating: 6.3

Release Date: 13th October, 2023

Runtime: 15 minutes

Official synopsis:

“On the studio set of a flashy car advert, runner Tommy [D’Arcy] carries out the menial tasks: making coffees and setting out snacks. He’s entranced by the alluring light of the Virtual Production Stage – a huge LED screen that transports the subject to a beautiful, dreamlike forest. The star of the car advert is Hollywood actor David [Suter]. David has everything Tommy craves: fame, recognition, talent. Tommy isn’t allowed anywhere near him.

Credits: Premium Films

Tommy becomes increasingly convinced that he and David are destined for each other. He just needs David to recognize it too. Throughout, we catch glimpses of a glitzy chat show, in which Tommy and David are interviewed about their longstanding creative partnership. They tell the story of how they first met: when David was filming a car advert… A short film about knowing what you want but not how to get it: when the destination feels so tangible, but the journey there is a mystery.”

Where can you watch The Talent?

The Talent is available for streaming on Canal+. The Talent was also nominated for a BIFA last year.

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