British Council Logo UK Films Database
Project Detail

Space Boy

Synopsis

Ben, a passionate seven year-old boy harbouring a burning desire to fly to the moon; plans his lunar mission amid the flurry of his big sister’s wedding day. An intergalactic voyage through his family sees him battling aliens, saving the princess and trying to seek a little bit of attention.
Visit Film Website

Details

Year
2013
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 mins
Format
5k Red Epic
Director
John Quarrell
Producer
John Quarrell
Editor
John Quarrell
Screenwriter
John Quarrell and Richard Gooch
Director of Photography
Laura Howie
Production Designer
John Quarrell
Sound
Will Norie, Josh Ward
Composer
Richard Gooch Matt Rosser
Principal cast
Max Barber, Grant Masters, Judith Lewis, Louise Ennever, Tom Babbage

Genre

Children’s

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Qproductions Multimedia Ltd

T: +44 (0)845 519 2964
E: info@qproductions.co.uk

Sales Company

Qproductions Multimedia Ltd

E: info@qproductions.co.uk
T: + 44 (0) 7799 488880

Page updates

This page was last updated on 12th May 2025. Please let us know if we need to make any amendments or request edit access by clicking below.

Suggest amendments

See also

You may also be interested in other relevant projects in the database.

The Gift The Gift

Director: John Quarrell

Year: 2016

Given an extraordinary gift by his wife, Michael struggles to come to terms with the situation he finds himself in.

Disabilities Drama
A rescue dummy underwater, laying on the bottom of a swimming pool. Fantasies of a Rescue Dummy

Director: Adrian Maganza

Year: 2025

A rescue dummy gets forgotten at the bottom of a swimming pool. Behind his single expression, a whirlwind of emotions flood his plastic carcass as he fantasies about being picked up and brought to the surface in the strong and reassuring arms of a swimmer. Official Selection London Short Film Festival 2026

Fantasy Romance
Shall We Meet Tonight Shall We Meet Tonight

Director: Wapah Ezeigwe

Year: 2025

The film narrates the complex journey of a young woman as she is promised in an arranged marriage to a wealthy aristocrat. As she navigates this new social landscape, she unexpectedly finds herself drawn towards another woman from her town. This secret affection creates a conflict within her, torn between fulfilling her marital duties and following her heart. Through its poignant portrayal of love in the face of societal expectations, the movie explores themes of identity, independence, and the struggle for authentic connection amidst tradition-bound constraints. As the protagonist grapples with these competing forces in her life, viewers are drawn into a captivating tale of self-discovery and the courage to embrace one's own desires. Official Selection BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2025

LGBTQIA+ Romance