Sarah Grant’s comedic drama Candy is a short that speaks unreservedly from the heart. When a funding opportunity became available the Glaswegian filmmaker and performer decided to develop a story which reflected herself both professionally and personally. The resulting Candy follows a young woman who despite her personal reservations finds the confidence to perform the burlesque routine she’s been practising to her full power when it matters most, proving to everyone (and herself) that her size and other’s expectations should never be barriers to self-expression. It’s a lesson championed by Grant who soon realised, with the support of her team, she was exactly the right person to take up the main role. Whilst the world is moving in the right direction in regards to inclusion and breaking down the archaic barriers of judgement, it’s unfortunately clear that we’re yet to reach that goal and...