Mam (film)

Mam
Directed by	Hugo Speer
Produced by	Rob Speranza & Vivienne Harvey
Written by	Vivienne Harvey
Starring	Josie Lawrence Paul Barber and Ronan Carter
Music by	Amelia Warner
Cinematography	Sam Care
Edited by	Josh Levinsky
Production company	Vigo Films
Distributed by	Shorts International
Release dates	20 November 2010 (2010-11-20) (Encounters Film Festival)
Running time	15 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

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

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

• 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

• 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

External links

• Mam at the Internet Movie Database
• BFI
• British Film Council
• Screen Yorkshire
• The Moving Arts Journal - Review