Directed by Monica Pokorna, based on an original short screenplay by Pokorna and Jerry Trieus, ‘GAP’ follows Vera Novak (Monica Pokorna) – a woman on the brink of turning 30. The narrative (and title) tells the story of the parallel gaps in her life; the space between her two-front-teeth and her desire to have a child. The comedy brilliantly explores aging, motherhood and relationships.

The 14-minute short co-stars Ryan Trieus as Vera’s close confident Jerry. Vera, with no romantic intentions, sets out to find a man (through dating app Tinder) – with the simple goal to find a baby daddy. The film’s strength is story originality and situational comedy. Monica Pokorna’s performance as tragic Vera appears effortless and highly engaging throughout. Vera’s dates; Rick (Maurizio Vitale), Alan (Dominik Jedryas) and Peter (David Lake) deliver captivating moments which helps to maintain entertainment. Vera’s unseen mother provides additional comic relief – albeit at Vera’s expense.