
SISTER WIVES, directed and written by Louisa Connolly-Burnham, tells the poignant story of two women finding love in a restrictive polygamous society. Kaidence (Connolly-Burnham) and Galilee (Mia McKenna-Bruce) are sister wives who develop unexpected feelings for each other. The short film, acquired by Film4 and streaming on Channel 4, has won Best British Film and Best Actress at the Iris Prize and is Oscar® and BAFTA-qualified for 2025. A feature adaptation, set to film next summer, will see McKenna-Bruce reprise her role.
Connolly-Burnham, founder of Thimble Films, is an award-winning filmmaker whose shorts, including THE CALL CENTRE (2M+ views on Omeleto), have earned BIFA and festival accolades. Producer Augusta Woods, of Track Films, has produced multiple award-winning shorts such as RAMBLER MAN and FLEETING.
Mia McKenna-Bruce, known for HOW TO HAVE SEX (BIFA winner, BAFTA Rising Star), will also lead Netflix’s THE SEVEN DIALS MYSTERY in 2025 alongside Helena Bonham-Carter and Martin Freeman.