In the pulse-pounding action thriller "Borrowed Ragtime," a mysterious heirloom piano becomes the center of a high-stakes race through the city's underground. Directed by Clara Monie, the film follows Jack, a resourceful street musician played by Will Towers, who discovers that the antique instrument he inherited contains a hidden map leading to a legendary, stolen fortune. Hot on his trail are a ruthless collector, portrayed by James Haines, and a cunning detective, played by Lyra Jones, each with their own desperate reasons for wanting the prize. As Jack pieces together the clues hidden within the piano’s keys and melodies, he must outrun dangerous pursuers through neon-lit streets and forgotten jazz clubs. The film’s crisp, ten-minute runtime packs a wallop of adrenaline, blending choreographed chase sequences with a smoky, ragtime-infused soundtrack. With Clara Monie also taking on a supporting role, this tight, kinetic story explores themes of legacy, greed, and the price of a second chance, leaving viewers breathless until the final note.