The Colour of the sky

The Colour of the sky (2026)



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0.0 2026 71 min —

Director: Iyunade Judah

Cast: Dayo Ogungbemi, Dione c. Haynes, Aikaterini Gebrehiwot, Ralph Bryant

Mystery
A grandmother vanishes without a trace—and the family myths meant to protect childhood begin to crack. Piecing together her last steps, the line between legend and destiny starts to blur. A climb toward the afterlife, imagining the unseen realm where souls pause before passing on. As loved ones assemble, the sacred funeral rituals become a final act of passage—a bridge from the dream world into the spirit world.

More About This Film

The Colour of the Sky That Day is a quiet British short drama about grief and the difficult process of beginning to move forward. A young woman finds herself unable to drive after a devastating loss, forcing her to confront a task that has become emotionally loaded.

With a deliberately small scale, the film concentrates on memory, avoidance, and the fragile steps involved in recovery. Its emotional impact comes from the contrast between an ordinary act and the extraordinary weight that grief can place on everyday life.

  • Written and directed by Anna P. Obst.
  • Erica Ford stars as Lottie, with Mark Gillis and Tash Major also featured.
  • The film runs for approximately 11 minutes.
  • It was produced by House On Fire Productions.
  • The estimated production budget was about £10,000.

Where to Watch

This short independent film is primarily suited to festival and short-film platforms, with wider availability dependent on the filmmakers' release strategy.

  • Vimeo – free or rental where officially offered
  • YouTube – free where officially offered
  • MUBI – subscription where available
  • Filmin – subscription where available
  • Prime Video – rental or purchase where available
  • JustWatch – availability guide by region