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Filmmaker's Comedy Short Heads to Glasgow Fest Labs
3 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Amy Leonard's comedy short 'Notice Me' selected for Glasgow Film Festival labs.
- The film is executive produced by Lena Dunham and stars Francesca Amewudah-Rivers.
- Labs support development of 15 features, five TV series, and five shorts.
Filmmaker Amy Leonard's comedy short, 'Notice Me,' has secured a spot in the industry labs at the upcoming 2026 Glasgow Film Festival. This selection highlights the project's potential, with Lena Dunham serving as executive producer. The film's synopsis describes it as a heartfelt romantic comedy exploring queer longing.
The Glasgow Film Festival offers three key talent development labs: Animatic for animation, Funny Features for comedy, and the New Talent Mentorship Scheme. These programs culminate in live pitches and offer various awards and mentorship opportunities for filmmakers across the UK.
This year's labs are set to support the development of a record number of projects, including 15 feature films, five TV series, and five shorts. Notable figures like Jonas Poher Rasmussen and Debbie Gray are confirmed mentors, indicating a strong focus on nurturing new talent.
