BBFF2026 Meet the Filmmaker: Jake Shannon

Based on a true story, we follow Jenny, a middle-aged woman in remission going for an MRI scan. However, before the scan, Jenny discovers that she can’t take off her erotic piercing. This leads to her finding an unlikely confidant in the MRI technician as they both try and find a solution to this tricky situation.

In an exclusive interview with BBFF, writer-director Jake Shannon reveals the true events behind the film’s story, his affinity towards absurdism and what he’s looking forward to sharing with BBFF2026 audiences.