CAROLINE HAJNY
writer / director hajnycaroline@gmail.com
In a near future dystopia, immigrant Elena has to decide whether she is willing to grant the government access to her innermost thoughts in exchange for citizenship.
Drama - Sci-Fi / 18mins / United Kingdom / English / 2026
starring
Sasha Alexis, Afsaneh Dehrouyeh (Granite Harbour), Ian Conningham (Outlander), Mia Rodgers (The Sex Lives of College Girls) and Gabby Wong (1899, Kaos)
writer. Alexandra Tsarkova
director. Caroline Hajny
producer. Alexandra Agoshkova
director of photography. Miguel Carmenes
production designer. Charlotte Rimmington
editor. Carmela Schönenberger
composer. Oscar Moos
sound design and mix. Ben Gunstone
colourist. Alex O'Brien
Festivals + Award Nominations
Sunrise Film Festival (BIFA Qualifying) - Best Sci-Fi Winner, Best British Short Nominee
Women X (BAFTA + BIFA Qualifying) - Best British Short Winner, Best Lead Performance Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Best Producer Nominee
IRIS Prize (BAFTA + BIFA Qualifying) - Best British Short Nominee
San Jose International Short Film Festival (Academy Award Qualifying) - Official Selection
London Breeze (BIFA Qualifying) - Official Selection
Brighton Rocks (BIFA Qualifying) - Honorable Mention
Selected Press
Short Stuff - Exclusive: Poster Reveal for 'Requirements', Caroline Hajny's Iris Prize-nominated sci-fi film
Movie Marker - Best British Shortlist for 2026 Iris Prize revealed
Attitude - Iris Prize announces 15 queer films shortlisted for the 2026 Best British Short Award
DIVA - Iris Prize announces shortlist for 2026 Best British Short