Grandad (short film)
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| Directed by | Colin Spencer |
| Produced by | Colin Spencer Andy Walker |
| Written by | Colin Spencer |
| Starring | Gerard Kearns |
| Release date(s) | June, 2005 |
| Running time | 9 min |
| Language | English |
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Grandad is an award-winning short film made by a former student of the University of Salford.
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[edit] Cast
- Gerard Kearns--Vincent
- Gail Grena--Janice
- Jack Verity--Ed
- Jean Bell--Pat
- Peter Sharratt--Roy
[edit] Plot
Grandad tells the story of Vincent a teenager on the cusp of manhood who on the day he receives the results of his state exams which will dictate his future he has to bury his beloved grandfather. To receive the results of your state examinations is a landmark day for any young person in any country. It is seen as a your final steps into adulthood and a process that determines your quality of life as an adult. The day you bury one of your grandparents is also a landmark day because for many it marks the beginning of the end of your childhood and all you have is memories.
[edit] Festival Screenings
- Salford Shortznight - New York City, USA and Salford, England.
- Exposures Film Festival - Manchester, England.
- Kinofilm Festival - Manchester, England.
- Pumelo Independent Film Festival - Mumbai, India.
[edit] TV Screenings
[edit] External links
- Grandad at the Internet Movie Database
