Up the Catalogue 2024
"A Film by 4QTV"
In *Up the Catalogue (2024)*, Alastair Siddons crafts a sharply satirical sci-fi short set against the neon glow of a fictional shopping channel, 4QTV.
Director: Alastair Siddons
Cast
Lyndsey Marshal
Hailey Cartin
John Macmillan
Daniel Fortescue
Morgana Robinson
Jamima Hoare
Sam Spruell
Jim Kelly
Shiloh Coke
Dr. Culpepper
Anastasia Hille
Maureen the Owl
Anthony O'Donnell
Derek
Ciara Baxendale
Leslie
LJ Bennion
Oscar
Daniel Norford
Steve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Up the Catalogue (2024) about?
*Up the Catalogue* follows Hailey Cartin, a charismatic but weary product presenter on the fictional 4QTV shopping channel. As she battles the absurd demands of live television, a rival demonstrator forces her to face the hollow reality of her job. The film explores themes of authenticity, consumerism, and the blurred line between performance and truth.
Who directed Up the Catalogue?
The film was directed by Alastair Siddons, known for his sharp, genre-blending storytelling and keen eye for social commentary.
Who stars in Up the Catalogue?
The main cast includes Lyndsey Marshal, John Macmillan, Morgana Robinson, Sam Spruell, and Shiloh Coke.
Is Up the Catalogue (2024) worth watching?
For fans of biting satire and sci-fi thrillers with a darkly comic edge, *Up the Catalogue* delivers more than its 72-minute runtime suggests. It's a clever, compact film that lingers long after the credits roll, though its niche premise may not appeal to all audiences.
How long is Up the Catalogue?
The film has a runtime of 72 minutes.
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About Up the Catalogue (2024) — A Dark Satire of Shopping Channel Nightmares
In *Up the Catalogue (2024)*, Alastair Siddons crafts a sharply satirical sci-fi short set against the neon glow of a fictional shopping channel, 4QTV. Hailey Cartin, played with magnetic intensity by Lyndsey Marshal, delivers products with exhausted charm—until the relentless grind of live infomercials threatens to swallow her whole. When a bold rival demonstrator shatters Hailey's carefully constructed facade, the film plunges into a claustrophobic meditation on performance, reality TV absurdity, and the cost of selling out. With a runtime that punches above its weight, this 72-minute gem blends dry humor with existential dread, all wrapped in the slick, soulless sheen of consumer culture.
Siddons and his talented ensemble—including John Macmillan and Morgana Robinson—turn corporate satire into a darkly comic nightmare, where every product feels like a metaphor and every smile hides a trap. The result is a biting, compact thriller that lingers like a late-night infomercial you can't stop watching, even if it's slowly draining your soul.
