It was Tina who won that day, the moment she started her engine and left…
Tina is a film about a custody battle, not over a child, but a 1990 BMW E30. Called Tina.
Shot on a single roll of super 8 film. All in camera. No editing. No second takes. Starring Isobel Akuwudike (Georgia), George Osbourne (Billy), and a beloved E30 (Tina).
Tarot’s (@tarot_works ) entry to the Straight8 Shootout competition 2026 (@straight_8_ ). Seen for the very first time at the Arcades Cinema in Cannes, followed by Prince Charles Cinema in London.
There’s something incredibly exciting and slightly terrifying about shooting a Straight 8. One roll of film, everything in camera, no second takes and no idea what you’ve actually got until you’re sitting in the cinema watching it for the first time. As a DOP it’s such a brilliant exercise in trust and instinct.
Seeing all the films together and how differently everyone approached the same restrictions was incredible. I absolutely loved making this with James and the whole Tarot team. Big love to everyone who worked on it and made the day what it was, and big up to @luketaylor.film@dimi_vakrilov_ and @jack_gould an absolute pleasure to work alongside. Thanks to @jamesrooke and @tarot_works for having me along for the ride… literally. One of the most fun things I’ve shot and hopefully not my last @straight_8_
