Ecstasy
Short Film
2021 | 18 mins
Production Company Bright & Colourful
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.
Starring Brian Bovell (Andor, The Missing, The Witches) in the lead role with Nathan Bryon (Ghosts, Benidorm, Some Girls) Holli Dempsey (Black Mirror, Harlots, The Aliens) Laura June Hudson (Derek)
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
BEST SOCIAL ISSUE - Rob Knox 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
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