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Mam (film)

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Mam
Directed byHugo Speer
Written byVivienne Harvey
Produced byRob Speranza & Vivienne Harvey
StarringJosie Lawrence
Paul Barber
and Ronan Carter
CinematographySam Care
Edited byJosh Levinsky
Music byAmelia Warner
Production
company
Vigo Films
Distributed byShorts International
Release date
  • 20 November 2010 (2010-11-20) (Encounters Film Festival)
Running time
15 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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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