James (2008 film)

James
Directed by Connor Clements
Produced by Connor Clements
Written by Connor Clements
Starring Niall Wright
Matt Jennings
Margaret Goodman
Gerry Doherty
Louis Rolston
Music by Kasia Middleton
Cinematography Declan Keeney
Edited by Kevin McDonald
Release date
  • 1 April 2008 (2008-04-01) (Belfast Film Festival)
Running time
 17 minutes
Country Northern Ireland
Language English

James is a 2008 Northern Irish coming-of-age short film. The film marks the directorial debut of Connor Clements and stars Niall Wright as James, a teenage boy attempting to come to terms with his burgeoning homosexuality.

Plot summary

James (Niall Wright) is a withdrawn and secretive teenager, coming from a family with long-buried secrets. With no friends and a refusal to confide with his parents (Margaret Goodman and Gerry Doherty), he faces an inner battle as he comes to terms with his sexuality. His literature teacher, Mr. Sutherland (Matt Jennings), is his sole beacon of hope, believing that he may understand the trouble he faces. However, in his moment of need, Sutherland, concerned by the risks involved, fails to provide James with the support he needs. Devoid of hope, he makes an audacious decision to turn to seemingly the last person who can help, an old man (Louis Rolston) that he meets in the public toilets.[1][2]

Reception

The film won Best Northern Irish Short at the Belfast Film Festival, the Iris Prize for Best UK Short, and Best International Short at the St. Louis International Film Festival in 2008. In January, it beat 6,000 other entries to be one of 22 short films that was selected for the International Dramatic Competition at Sundance Film Festival. It was also part of the Sundance iTunes 10/10.[3]

Awards

Festival Screenings

References

  1. ↑ James (2008) IMDB Plot Summary
  2. ↑ "James - a coming of age film by Connor Clements", Interview by TheSkyKid.Com
  3. ↑ Belfast Telegraph
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