Project Detail

So Let Me Tell You a Little Story

Name: So Let Me Tell You a Little Story
Director: Sam Huntley
Genre: Children’s, Disabilities
Released: 2024
Duration: 25 min

Synopsis

An intimate portrait of Tony Hudgell; a charismatic, complex nine-year-old double amputee. Abused as a baby by his biological parents, Tony faces daily physical and emotional challenges, but his tenacity and character have made him something of a national treasure thanks to his incredible fundraising achievements.

Details

Year: 2024
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 25 min
Format: 4k
Director: Sam Huntley
Producer: Sam Huntley
Editor: Toby Conway-Hughes
Director of Photography: Adrian Peckitt
Sound: Frankie Beirne, Michele Covio
Composer: Danny Mulhern
Principal cast: Tony Hudgell
Colourist: Ben Rogers
Audio: Sine Audio
Telecine: Gramercy Park Studios

Genre

Children’s Disabilities

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Sonny Boy Films

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Upper St
London
N1 2XG

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