Stutterer (film)
| Stutterer | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Benjamin Cleary |
| Produced by | Shan Christopher Ogilvie |
| Written by | Benjamin Cleary |
| Starring |
Matthew Needham Eric Richard Chloe Pirrie |
Release dates |
July 8, 2015 (Galway Film Fleadh) |
Running time | 12 minutes |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
| Box office | £5,000 (estimated) |
Stutterer is a short drama film written and directed by Benjamin Cleary[1] and produced by Serena Armitage and Shan Christopher Ogilvie.[2]
Plot
Greenwood, a lonely typographer struggles to overcome his speech impediment while attempting to form a romantic relationship.
Cast
- Matthew Needham as Greenwood
- Chloe Pirrie as Ellie
- Eric Richard as Greenwood's Dad
- Richard Mason as Angry man at bus stop
Critical reception
Stutterer won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2016 88th Academy Awards.[3]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crested Butte Film Festival | October 2, 2016 | Best Short Narrative | Stutterer | Won |
| Academy Awards[3] | February 28, 2016 | Best Live Action Short Film | Stutterer | Won |
| London Film Critics' Circle[4] | January 17, 2016 | Best Short Film | Stutterer | Won |
| Aesthetica Short Film Festival[5] | November 8, 2015 | Best Drama | Stutterer | Won |
| DC Shorts Film Festival[6] | September 20, 2015 | Audience Award | Stutterer | Won |
References
- ↑ "North Yorkshire movie Stutterer lands Oscar chance". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
- ↑ "Serena Armitage & Shan Christopher Ogilvie Discuss Stutterer". www.femalefirst.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
- 1 2 Johnson, Zach (January 14, 2016). "Oscars 2016 Nominations: Complete List of Nominees". E! Online. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ Mercer, David (2016-01-18). "Saoirse Ronan wins best actress award at London Critics' Circle Film Awards". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
- ↑ Mercer, David (2016-02-29). "Oscar win for short film Stutterer produced by North Yorkshire filmmaker". The Press (York). Retrieved 2016-02-29.
- ↑ Hutchinson, Charles (2015-11-30). "Irish director Benjamin Cleary's short film 'Stutterer' shortlisted for 2016 Oscar". Irish Film and Television Network. Retrieved 2015-11-30.
External links
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