“Discord”
This short drama centres on a young girl’s first piano lesson with her new teacher, where a seemingly ordinary introduction quickly becomes charged with tension. As the lesson unfolds, the relationship between student and teacher shifts in unexpected ways, building towards a surprising and dramatic climax.
With its intimate setting and emotional intensity, the film explores themes of authority, vulnerability, pressure, and the hidden dynamics that can emerge in moments of close personal instruction. It is a compelling character-driven short film that transforms a simple piano lesson into a scene of psychological suspense.
Jen is a filmmaker whose career began at the Beijing Film Academy, where she wrote, directed, and edited her first short film. She later returned to the UK to continue her studies at the University of Bristol, graduating with a degree in Film and Television.
Alongside her work on film and TV sets, Jen writes and directs character-driven stories with a strong social focus. Her filmmaking explores important societal issues such as addiction and mental health, reflecting her interest in creating meaningful, emotionally grounded films that engage with contemporary life.