Mam (film)

Mam
Directed by Hugo Speer
Produced by Rob Speranza & Vivienne Harvey
Written by Vivienne Harvey
Starring Josie Lawrence
Paul Barber
and Ronan Carter
Music by Amelia Warner
Cinematography Sam Care
Edited by Josh Levinsky
Production
company
Vigo Films
Distributed by Shorts International
Release dates
  • 20 November 2010 (Encounters Film Festival)
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

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

Accolades

Festivals

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

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