Straight Circle is a 2025 absurdist satirical comedy film written and directed by Oscar Hudson in his directorial debut. Produced by BBC Film, Magna Studios, 2AM, and Such Content, it stars Luke Tittensor, Elliott Tittensor, and Neil Maskell.
The film had its world premiere in the Critics' Week section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2025, where it won the IWONDERFULL Grand Prize. In January 2026, independent film studio Joint Venture acquired the U.S. distribution rights.
Cast Luke Tittensor Elliott Tittensor Neil Maskell Fiona Ramsay Matthew Dylan Roberts Camilla Waldman
Production In February 2025, it was announced that Oscar Hudson had directed the film from a screenplay he wrote, with principal photography concluding in South Africa.
Release It had its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in the Critics Week section on September 1, 2025. In January 2026, Joint Venture acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film. An official trailer for the film was released on September 8, 2026.
Accolades Year Event / Festival Category / Award Recipient(s) Result Ref. 2025 Venice International Film Critics' Week IWONDERFULL Grand Prize Straight Circle Verona Film Club Prize for Most Innovative Film Straight Circle 2025 Marrakech International Film Festival Best Directing Prize Oscar Hudson Special Mention Elliot Tittensor and Luke Tittensor
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