Brothers, Fathers, Sons
2pm • 6th sept • castle sidcup
Character-driven dramas from across the UK.
Exploring male familial relationships with complexity, depth and cinematic flair.
This screening includes a special introduction by actress and festival director, Gem Carmella (Gangs of London) and is followed by a Q&A, and an award presentation by Philip Ilson (London Short Film Festival)
UK Drama (67min)
Rated: 15
Gowk
Set in a decaying Scottish housing estate and based on a true story, Gowk follows a young boy as he begins to unravel a secret family wound upon visiting his mother in hospital against his father’s will.
Director: Ryan Pollock
Writer: Ryan Pollock
Producers: Katriona Tweedie, Kitty McMurdo-Schad
Key cast: Jack Mavin, Strath Martin, Kathleen McDermott
(15min)
Chinaman
Set in a Chinese takeaway in the north of England, 1989. When a group of customers turn hostile, a father and his eldest son are forced into a confrontation that exposes everything they cannot say to each other.
Director: Rob Chiu
Writer: Rob Chiu
Producer: Tom Birmingham
Key cast: Orion Lee, Charlie Baker
(12:38min)
Gumball
While down at the seaside, a father attempts to build the beginnings of a new relationship with his son.
Director: James Murray
Writer: James Murray
Producer: Daniel Linnik-Zhuravliov
Key cast: Jack Fairley, Arthur Waite
(4min)
How to Wash a Body, How to Cleanse a Soul
The first time Jack ever sees Richard, his biological Dad, is two hours before Richard's funeral…
Director: Luke Bather
Writer: Luke Bather
Producers: Josie Connor, Juliette Holmes, Luke Bather
Key cast: Ralph Ineson, Lewis Gribben
(19:47min)
Yellow Bucket
A scientific discovery rocks Connor and his family.
Director: Simon Brooke
Writer: Simon Brooke
Producer: Caroline Milsom
Key cast: Harry Baxendale, Ciaran Owens, Sarah Ridgeway, Otis Joi, Lawrence Ciriaci.
(15:29min)