Comedian to host next series of short film showcases

Mae Martin is to present the next series of Channel 4’s Random Acts strand, which showcases an eclectic range of short films.

The comedian takes over from Fresh Meat star Zawe Ashton as curator, presenting a medley of work both online and on air.

Highlights from the sixth series which is coming later this autumn, include a sitcom turned blood-bath headlined by Asa Butterfield and Adam Buxton, a model utopia featuring Lily Cole and Lily McMenamy, and a heart-breaking prison drama starring Neil Maskell.

Martin said: ‘I’m so excited to be a part of Random Acts, it’s a show with a genuine commitment to fostering new talent and letting artists experiment, which is rare! I can’t wait for people to see this series and I hope people don’t judge my fashion choices too harshly."

Channel 4’s Shaminder Nahal said: ‘Mae is a terrific addition to the Random Acts universe. She is daring and honest- always finding uniquely funny and creative ways of talking about topics most avoid. 

‘You can appreciate not only the wit but also the urgency in this latest smorgasbord of uncategorisable creative brilliance: of animation, visual art, spoken word, from the darkly comic to the deeply moving.’

Among the films in the last series was this one, featuring Noel Fielding as a dying angel:

Published: 1 Oct 2018