Asa Gartland
Writer/Director
Hold… Please!
Short film,
2024
Synopsis
It’s the mid-’90s at the PulseNet PC support call centre. Gary Edwards is proud to be the DJ for customers waiting on hold. After finding out that his new power-crazed boss plans to replace him with an automated phone system, Gary is forced to fight for not only his job but the very existence of his craft. Presented with a golden opportunity, Gary uses his unique set of musical skills to stage a last-ditch sonic kamikaze, hoping to expose the boss’ wicked plans and, in the process, show everybody why he is the pharaoh of the phone lines, the don of dial-up, the baron of background beats, the famous hold jockey, DJ Gary Deluxe…
Credits
Writer/director: Asa Gartland
Production Company: Loose Goose Productions, London Film School
Recognition
Watersprite 2025, Best Original Screenplay
Beeston 2025, Best Sound & Score
Young Director Award, Shortlist
LOCO Film Festival, Official Selection
UWPG Film Festival, Best International Film