A SHORT film shot locally will receive its first public preview on Thursday (April 20).

Sully Lad is being shown during an event at Keighley Library.

The film follows the final day of Craig O’Sullivan, affectionately known as Sully, who died in 1998 aged just 25 after battling drugs.

Shot during lockdown, it was produced and directed by local man Mickey Thompson, a close personal friend of Sully.

The screening is taking place to coincide with the relaunch of spoken word poetry night, Spoken Worth.

Headlining is Leon the Pig Farmer.

He is described as a Manchester-dwelling Yorkshireman with "a little more than a lot to say".

A spokesperson said: "An ex-serviceman who began writing verse to help him deal with a PTSD diagnosis, Leon has an assertive take on spoken word with fast-firing rhythmic verse and a sharp outlook on both his mental health recovery and other social topics and observations that catch his eye."

The evening, which is for people aged over 18, also features an open mic and anyone from the area can sign up on the night.

For those travelling from further afield, email sipickles@hotmail.co.uk to reserve a slot.

Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.