By Joanna Orland @ TIFF 2026
Adapted from the director’s own short film of the same name, Stuffed is a macabre musical about a taxidermist (Jodie Comer) who desires to stuff a willing human (Harry Melling). As they begin their arrangement, an unlikely romance threatens to derail their plan. Joining director Theo Rhys at the TIFF premiere was co-writer and composer Joss Holden-Rea, and stars Jodie Comer and Harry Melling.
Stuffed: Joss Holden-Rea
“The freedom of also being a writer on it is that I can go, well I say let’s rewrite that scene to give space for the song.” – Joss Holden-Rea
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“When you do find the balance, it’s very hard to know how much you can escape it.” – Joss Holden-Rea
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“It’s almost a completely different thing to what the short film was.” – Joss Holden-Rea
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Stuffed: TIFF Red Carpet Arrivals
Jodie Comer
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Harry Melling
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Theo Rhys and Joss Holden-Rea
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Stuffed
Directed by Theo Rhys
Starring Jodie Comer and Harry Melling
Music composed by Joss Holden-Rea
TIFF Premiere September 10, 2026
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