SYNOPSIS:
A short comedy film about a disabled father and his son's crazy attempt to buy drugs so that the dad can dance with his wife on her birthday... one last time. Based on the real-life revelation that ecstasy can temporarily alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The film is inspired by Grant's father, Bob who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
GENRE:
Drama/Comedy
DIRECTED BY:
Grant Taylor
STARRING:
Nathan Bryon, Brian Bovell, Holli Dempsey, Hilary Jones, Laura Jane Hudson
FORMAT:
Short Film
PRODUCTION STATUS:
Complete (2021)
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Awards & Nominations
BEST COMEDY - Crystal Palace International Film Festival
BEST BRITISH COMEDY - Discover Film Awards
BEST DRAMA - Brighton Rocks Film Festival
AUDIENCE AWARD - Lonely Wolf film festival
WINNER - Lift Off Global Network
HONOURABLE MENTION, BEST DARK COMEDY - New Renaissance Film Festival
Nominated, Best Sound Design, Underwire film festival
Finalist, ARFF Amsterdam
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Screenings
Edmonton International Film Festival - Oscar Qualifying
British Urban Film Festival - BAFTA and BIFA Qualifying
Bolton Internal Film Festival - BAFTA and BIFA Qualifying
Newport Beach Film Festival
Ramsgate International Film and TV Festival
The People's Film Festival New York