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To Cannes in a Tardis

Updated on 14 May 2009

By Stephanie West

Stephanie West meets Matt Smith, the new Doctor Who, whose little-known short film is in competition at the Cannes film festival this week.

Matt Smith (Getty)

When an up-and-coming director cast unknown actor Matt Smith in his Cannes competition film, little did he know that Smith would become the next Doctor.

A month after they finished shooting, Smith was cast as the new Doctor Who - one of the most sought-after roles in television.

The short film Together is now in competition in Cannes.

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