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A DOCKLANDS director will rub shoulders with the fashionable film-makers of Cannes.

The world-famous festival has accepted Charles Michel Duke’s short comedy Caution Wet Paint for its Short Film Corner, which showcases movies from around the world.

Indie film-maker Charles, who is based in East India Dock Road, will also see his creation on MTV Europe this summer.

Caution Wet Paint is a tale of two people at a bus stop, shot locally on a budget of just £100.

Charles said: “It was quite a shock. It’s a great opportunity and hopefully something will come out of it.
“We’re just a small operation and but we’re up against films with budgets in the thousands and big film company backing.
“I hope to catch a few screenings but I’ll also be plugging my film in the market. After all, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.”