10 Minutes for a Pound

10 Minutes for a Pound (2019) is a fast, funny British action-comedy from Jadey Duffield and Linda-Louise Duan, who also star in this 14-minute burst of chaos. Set in a seemingly ordinary laundrette, the story spirals after a small accident triggers a chain reaction of frustration and fury.

Inspired by the kinetic physical comedy of Jackie Chan, the fight scenes are energetic, inventive, and hilariously grounded. But what makes the film stand out is its perspective: everyday women thrown into extreme situations—without losing who they are.

Smart, scrappy, and endlessly entertaining, this short proves that action doesn’t need explosions to pack a punch.