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My Feral Heart[edit]

My Feral Heart is a 2016 English Independent Film directed by Jane Gull and written by Duncan Paveling. It Stars Steven Brandon who plays Luke, an independent young man with Down syndrome.

The Film Premiered at the 2016 Cinequest Film Festival [1] in San Jose, California, USA.

Trailer [2]

My Feral Heart
File:Pete and Luke.jpeg
Image from Film Poster
Directed byJane Gull
Written byDuncan Paveling
Produced byJames Rumsey
StarringSteven Brandon
Shana Swash
Will Rastall
Pixie Le Knot
Eileen Pollock
Suzanna Hamilton
CinematographySusanne Salavati
Music byBarrington Pheloung
Production
companies
Dullboy Pictures
Rumjam Films
Release date
  • 4 November 2016 (2016-11-04) (UK)
Running time
83 minutes [3]
CountryEngland
LanguageEnglish

Plot[edit]

Luke, played by Steven Brandon an independent young man with Down syndrome, is forced to live in a care home after his elderly mother dies. He struggles to settle there, both frustrated at having his wings clipped by its rules, and unimpressed by his new house mates. His disappointment with his new home soon turns to wonder when Luke discovers a way out and begins to explore the surrounding countryside. When he is caught sneaking out by Pete, a troubled youth who tends the gardens at the home, the two strike up an unlikely rapport: Pete covers for Luke and in return Luke helps Pete clear the garden. On one illicit excursion to the adjoining field Luke discovers a young girl in desperate need of his help.

Cast[edit]

  • Steven Brandon as Luke
  • Shana Swash as Eve
  • Will Rastall as Pete
  • Pixie Le Knot as 'The Girl'
  • Eileen Pollock as Joan
  • Suzanna Hamilton as Margaret

Production[edit]

My Feral Heart was shot over two weeks during November 2015, at various locations in and around Rochford, Essex with a Dolby Digital soundtrack.

Distribution[edit]

My Feral Heart was self distributed via the Ourscreen[4] Service which was the subject of a review by Mark Kermode[5]

National Down Syndrome Day[edit]

My Feral Heart was screened in 20 cinemas across the UK to raise awareness for Down Syndrome Day[6] 21st March 2017

My Feral Heart in the Media[edit]

Reviews[edit]

Mark Kermode[7], The Guardian[8], Variety[9], Screen Daily[10], Radio Time [11], Cine-Vue [12], Movie Review World [13], Cinema Etc. [14], We Make Movies On Weekends [15], Moving Image [16], Phoenix FM [17], London Net [18], Letterboxd [19], Tony's Folio [20], Lee Mead [21], Disability Arts Online [22] Review Sphere [23] MercatorNet [24] Corn Exchange [25] Ed Fest Mag [26], Life SIte News [27], The Straits Times [28], Movie Scramble [29]

Interviews[edit]

Radio 4 - Today [30] Front Row [31]

Steven Brandon - 'Lorraine Show' - ITV [32]

Will Rastall - Brixton Blog [33]

Jane Gull - F Movie Mag [34]

Jane Gull, Steven Brandon, James Rumsey - 70th Edinburgh Film Festival [35]

National Film Awards - Steven Brandon [36] Jane Gull & Duncan Paveling [37]

It's a Question of Balance [38]

Festivals[edit]

List of Festival Screenings
Date Festival Location
March 5,8,13, 2016  Cinequest Film Festival Premier San Jose, USA
March 19, 2016 Fargo Film Festival Closing Gala Film Fargo, USA
May 19, 2016 Cannes Entr’2 Marches Film Festival Cannes, France
June 17,18, 2016 Edinburgh International Film Festival Edinburgh, UK
June 28, 2016 East End Film Festival London, UK
July 29, 2016 Minds Film Festival Opening Gala Film Singapore
September 7, 2016 La Lift-Off Los Angeles, USA
October 13 & 16, 2016 Woodstock Film Festival Woodstock, USA
November 9 & 10, 2016 Tirana International Film Festival Albania
November 11-14, 2016 Breaking Down Barriers (Moscow) Film Festival Moscow, Russia
November 12, 2016 Norwich Film Festival Norwich, UK
November 18, 2016 Into Film Festival UK
November 20, 2016 Cork Film Festival Cork, Ireland
December 1, 2016 Underwire Film Festival Crouch End, UK
December 7 – 14 2016 Dubai International Film Festival Dubai
February 4, 2016 UK Independent Film Festival Westerham Hall, UK
March 3, 2016  Borderlines Film Festival Ludlow, UK
March 4, 5, 7, 2016 New York Reel Abilities Film Festival New York, USA
May 15, 2016 Toronto Reel Abilities Film Festival  Toronto, Canada
May 27, 2016 Southend Film Festival Southend-on-Sea, UK

Awards and Accolades[edit]

List of awards and nominations
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result
Cinequest Film Festival 7 December 2016 Narrative Feature - Best Drama My Feral Heart Won
Tirana International Film Festival (Albania) 11 November 2016 Best Panorama Film My Feral Heart Won
Breaking Down Barriers Film Festival (Moscow) 14 November 2016 Best Feature Film My Feral Heart Won
Best Actor Steven Brandon Won
British Independent Film Awards 4 December 2016 Best Actor Steven Brandon Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Shana Swash Nominated
Most Promising Newcomer Steven Brandon Nominated
National Film Awards 29 March 2017 Best Actor Steven Brandon Won
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Shana Swash Nominated
International Achievement Recognition Awards 2 September 2017 Best Feature/Indie Film Jane Gull Nominated
Best Young Actress Shana Swash Nominated
Best Original Screenplay Duncan Paveling Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Cinequest | create, innovate, empower". www.cinequest.org. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
  2. ^ Rumsey, James (2015-09-15), MY FERAL HEART - Feature Film Trailer, retrieved 2017-07-26
  3. ^ "BBFC |". Retrieved 2017-07-22.
  4. ^ "Films". ourscreen. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  5. ^ "Our Screen". Kermode Uncut. 2017-01-10. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  6. ^ "welcome to our site | World Down Syndrome Day". worlddownsyndromeday.org. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  7. ^ kermodeandmayo (2016-11-04), My Feral Heart reviewed by Mark Kermode, retrieved 2017-07-26
  8. ^ Ide, Wendy (2016-11-06). "My Feral Heart review – life after keeping mum". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  9. ^ Harvey, Dennis (2016-06-01). "Film Review: 'My Feral Heart'". Variety. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  10. ^ "'My Feral Heart': Review". Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  11. ^ "My Feral Heart – review | cast and crew, movie star rating and where to watch film on TV and online". Radio Times. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  12. ^ "Film Review: My Feral Heart". Film Reviews | Movie Reviews | CineVue. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  13. ^ "EIFF 2016: My Feral Heart Review - Movie Review World". www.moviereviewworld.com. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  14. ^ hutchwp (2017-03-22). "Film review – My Feral Heart (Jane Gull, 2016)". Cinema, etc. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  15. ^ Jones, Robbie (2016-06-27). "My Feral Heart – Review". We Make Movies On Weekends. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  16. ^ "My Feral Heart | MOVING IMAGE". www.movingimage.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  17. ^ Ward, Michelle (2016-10-25). "My Feral Heart - Rave reviews for new film release". Phoenix FM. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  18. ^ My Feral Heart, retrieved 2017-07-26
  19. ^ My Feral Heart (2016), retrieved 2017-07-26
  20. ^ "My Feral Heart review - film reviews by Tony Lee". Tony's Folio. 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  21. ^ "Lee Mead - Meadaholics". Lee Mead - Meadaholics. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  22. ^ "Edinburgh International Film Festival: 'My Feral Heart' introduces Steven Brandon - Disability Arts Online". Disability Arts Online. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  23. ^ "Film Preview: My Feral Heart • reviewsphere". Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  24. ^ "MercatorNet: My Feral Heart: finally, a positive portrayal of Down syndrome". MercatorNet. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  25. ^ (Henley-On-Thames), Breathe Marketing and Design. "My Feral Heart - Corn Exchange Wallingford". Corn Exchange Wallingford. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  26. ^ "My Feral Heart Edinburgh, festival". www.edfestmag.com. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  27. ^ "My Feral Heart Edinburgh, festival". www.edfestmag.com. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  28. ^ hermes (2016-07-27). "Down syndrome actor in My Feral Heart is brilliant, says director Jane Gull". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  29. ^ Noir, John McArthurEditor-in-Chief at Moviescramble A. Fan of all things cinematic with a love of Film; Sci-Fi; day, Julia Roberts in Notting Hill He hopes to grow up some (2017-03-06). "My Feral Heart – World Down Syndrome Day Screenings". moviescramble. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  30. ^ "Steven Brandon - the actor with Down's syndrome, Today - BBC Radio 4". BBC. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  31. ^ "Paul Weller, Duncan Macmillan on City of Glass, Catfight, My Feral Heart, Front Row - BBC Radio 4". BBC. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  32. ^ "My Feral Heart star champions disabled actors in films". Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  33. ^ "Interview with My Feral Heart star Will Rastall". Brixton Blog. 2016-11-02. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  34. ^ "Heart To Heart: Jane Gull, director of My Feral Heart, speaks exclusively to F*** about the indie film | F*** Magazine". www.fmoviemag.com. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  35. ^ Film, Into (2016-06-24), My Feral Heart Interview, retrieved 2017-07-26
  36. ^ Red Carpet News TV (2017-04-04), Steven Brandon Interview My Feral Heart, retrieved 2017-07-26
  37. ^ Red Carpet News TV (2017-04-04), My Feral Heart Interview National Film Awards 2017, retrieved 2017-07-26
  38. ^ "Special Arts Report: Interview with Cast and Film-Makers of 'My Feral Heart' Cinequest 2016 Award-Winning Film - It's A Question of Balance with Ruth Copland". It's A Question of Balance with Ruth Copland. 2016-04-11. Retrieved 2017-07-26.

External links[edit]


Category:2016 films

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