Oliver Harry Steen - BA (Hons) Filmmaking
Lost In The Draw
I’m a writer-director drawn to surreal, emotionally grounded storytelling. Influenced by filmmakers like Paul Thomas Anderson and Danny Boyle, my work explores how strange or unexpected events can shake people out of routine and force them to confront deeper truths.
Lost in the Draw follows Leo, an office worker whose life is disrupted by the sudden death of a friend. A journey through grief, absurdity, and rediscovery. The film blends irony, humour, and emotion to explore how loss can lead to unexpected new beginnings.
This project reflects my desire to tell stories that are visually bold but rooted in real feelings, using surrealism not as an escape, but as a lens to see life more clearly. Lost in the Draw is about the quiet beauty in starting over, even when life feels completely off track.
