Driftwood (2012)

Set in London, Driftwood is the story of fifteen-year-old Sam, a swimming prodigy, whose life is split into two very different worlds: a poignant antithesis between talent and achievement ... See full summary »

Director:

James Webber

Writer:

James Webber

Stars:

Sam Gittins, Neil Maskell, Daniel Norford

8 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Gittins	...	Sam
Neil Maskell	...	Father
Daniel Norford	...	Gang Leader
Brandy Doubleday	...	Sam's Trainer
David Avery	...	Gang Member
Will Rastall	...	Gang Member
Rapman	...	Gang Member (as Andrew Onwubolu)
Andrew Bowman	...	Gang Member
Nicola Bland	...	Gang Member
Sophia Del Pizzo	...	Gang Member
Stuart Sessions	...	Announcer
Ben Wigzell	...	Swimming Trainer
Oliver Forsyth	...	Swimming Trainer
Paul Christian Rogers	...	Swimming Trainer (as Paul Rogers)
Lottie Vallis	...	Swimming Trainers

Storyline

Set in London, Driftwood is the story of fifteen-year-old Sam, a swimming prodigy, whose life is split into two very different worlds: a poignant antithesis between talent and achievement at the dawn of his sporting career, and fear and torment in his home and social life.

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Genres:

Short | Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

TV-G

Did You Know?

Trivia

Won Best Cinematography and was nominated for Best Short Film at the British Independent Film Festival 2013.

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 November 2012 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fingercuff Productions, The Springhead Film Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

12 min

Color:

Color