Project Detail

Mother's Day

Synopsis

A space-loving young boy has to navigate a new world when his mum suddenly suffers a mental health crisis, and his gran returns from the Caribbean to take care of him.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - Short Film Competition

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 min
Format
Digital
Director
Emily Burnett
Producer
Laura Southgate
Executive Producer
Jude Lister, Ruth Woodward, Adrian Bate, Craig Roberts
Editor
Chris McGaughey
Screenwriter
Emily Burnett
Director of Photography
Ryan Eddleston
Production Designer
Ryan Thomas
Sound
Nick Davies, Jordan Tewkesbury, Abe Stupple-Harris
Composer
Barnaby Southgate
Principal cast
Talitha Wing, Anita Reynolds
Costume Designer
Sarah-Jane Perez

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