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Such A Lovely Day

Synopsis

Seen through the eyes of Sam, we are taken on a journey through the loveliest of days. A glorious family gathering in a perfect English summer garden. There’ll be lunch under the mulberry tree, wine, games and dancing. And then, of course, this being a party, there’ll be a surprise.
BAFTA Film Awards 2024 - Nomination - Best British Short Film

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
17 min
Format
Digital
Director
Simon Woods
Producer
Polly Stokes, Emma Norton, Kate Phibbs
Executive Producer
Alice Ojha, Emma Kayee
Editor
Frances Parker
Screenwriter
Simon Woods
Director of Photography
David Pimm
Production Designer
Paix Robinson
Sound
Owen Spencer
Principal cast
Tommy Finnegan, Jenny Rainsford, Edward Bluemel, Eve Best, Deborah Findlay

Genre

Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BBC Film

Element Pictures

22-25 Eastcastle Street
Fitzrovia
London
W1W 8DF

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