Mam (film)
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| Directed by | Hugo Speer |
| Written by | Vivienne Harvey |
| Produced by | Rob Speranza & Vivienne Harvey |
| Starring | Josie Lawrence Paul Barber and Ronan Carter |
| Cinematography | Sam Care |
| Edited by | Josh Levinsky |
| Music by | Amelia Warner |
Production company | Vigo Films |
| Distributed by | Shorts International |
Release date |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Mam is a 2010 British short film by writer Vivienne Harvey and director Hugo Speer. Produced by Vigo Films in association with South Yorkshire Filmmakers Network. It has a running time of 15 minutes.
Plot summary[edit]
When Mam won’t get out of bed, 12-year-old Danny must fend for his brothers and sisters - whilst trying to protect a secret that threatens to break up the family forever.
Cast[edit]
- Josie Lawrence as Reenie
- Paul Barber as The Chemist
- Ronan Carter as Danny
- Tisha Merry as Charlie
- Karren Winchester as The Neighbour
- Charlie Street as Jimmy
- Katie Gannon as Lauren
- Patrick Downes as Tommy
- Sylvie Caswell as Kyla
- Elly May Taylor as Debs
- Jodie McEnery as Gang Member
- James Varley as Gang Member
- Dwayne Scantlebury as Gang Member
- Danny Gregory as Gang Member
- Paul Tomblin as Gang Member
Accolades[edit]
- Best Foreign Film - Williamsburg Independent Film Festival, Brooklyn, USA (2011)
- Best Yorkshire Short - Hull International Short Film Festival, UK (2011)
- Best Community Short - Rob Knox Film Festival, UK (2012)
Festivals[edit]
| Country | Date | Festival |
|---|---|---|
| UK | 20 November 2010 | Encounters Film Festival |
| UK | 15 January 2011 | London Short Film Festival |
| USA | 22 January 2011 | Slamdance Film Festival |
| USA | 5 March 2011 | Cinequest Film Festival |
| UK | 17 March 2011 | Bradford International Film Festival |
| UK | 29 April 2011 | East End Film Festival |
| Russia | July 2011 | Moscow Film Festival |
| UK | July 2011 | Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival |
| UK | August 2011 | Deep Fried Film Festival |
| USA | September 2011 | JC PowerHouse Short Film Festival |
| UK | October 2011 | Hull International Short Film Festival |
| Germany | November 2011 | Berlin Interfilm Festival |
| Mexico | November 2011 | Oaxaca Film Fest |
| UK | November 2011 | Aesthetica Short Film Festival |
| USA | November 2011 | Williamsburg Independent Film Festival |
| Ireland | December 2011 | Kerry Film Festival |
| Germany | January 2012 | British Shorts, Berlin |
