Jumpers for Goalposts is a heartfelt and down-to-Earth short film written and directed by Thomas Elliot Griffiths. The slice-of-life story follows estranged father, Chris (Michael Newstead) and his son, Danny (Luca Donnelly) as they work to come to terms with the dramatic life changes that have found them. The film exhibits a strong sense of control in front and behind the camera as Griffiths' solid directorial eye keeps the focus on the emotional core of the story. The father and son work well together. Their performances are sensitive and understated which serves the grounded material perfectly. Coming in at 15 minutes in length, the film is longer than the average short, but smart editing choices keep the film flowing at a speedy pace and left me satisfied with the time spent in this well-crafted piece.
