Treadmill

A frustrated sales assistant at a London Sportswear store plots to get his abusive manager fired.

Treadmill poster

'Treadmill' is a short film drama set in a busy sportswear store in central London. Atlas, is a 30 years old sales advisor who has been working in the same position for quite a long time. His manager Harvey constantly humiliates his staff in front of clients, he is overly demanding and controlling, creating an abusive work environment. Eventually, Atlas will plot a way to get his manager fired but his lust for power will transform him into his much hated enemy.

Director: Pierluigi Campa
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 15 min

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Levent Altuntas
Cinematography: Aditya Sharma
Editing: Benjamin Sivo
Production: The London Film School
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $21
Original Language: en

Themes

Crazy Boss and Office Comedy Mania, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Workplace Idiocy and Office Fun, Workplace Stories and Office Comedy, Olympic Spirit and Sports

Keywords

work, sports, manager, boss, shop, bullying, treadmill, power abuse, abuse of power, toxic relationship, toxic masculinity, abusive co-workers, power, retail

More Films by Director: Pierluigi Campa
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Treadmill about?
'Treadmill' is a short film drama set in a busy sportswear store in central London. Atlas, is a 30 years old sales advisor who has been working in the same position for quite a long time. His manager Harvey constantly humiliates his staff in front of clients, he is overly demanding and controlling, creating an abusive work environment. Eventually, Atlas will plot a way to get his manager fired but his lust for power will transform him into his much hated enemy.
Who directed Treadmill?
Treadmill was directed by Pierluigi Campa.
Who stars in Treadmill?
Treadmill stars Oli Higginson, Atlanta Hayward, Luke Harrison.
How long is Treadmill?
Treadmill has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is Treadmill?
Treadmill is a Drama, Comedy film.
What is the budget of Treadmill?
Treadmill had a budget of $21.
Where was Treadmill produced?
Treadmill was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Treadmill?
The themes of Treadmill include: Crazy Boss and Office Comedy Mania, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Workplace Idiocy and Office Fun, Workplace Stories and Office Comedy, Olympic Spirit and Sports.