Film: PRIMARY BURNS
Production:
Dir: Mark Hamilton
Dir: Mark Hamilton
Producer: Mark Hamilton
Fat Herdsman Films Ltd; BetacamSP
Cast: Aaron Carlo, John Hocking, Julia Ackerman, Marianne March & Gerard Wood.
Short Film: Children’s drama based on actual events of bullying at a primary school.
The story follows Simon (Aaron Carlo) as he begins life at a new school. Whilst his bickering parents approach parenthood in differing ways at home, his new classmate, Jimmy (Gerard Wood) makes his time at school unbearable. Alone and depressed, Simon contemplates his future…
Filmed in Hampshire & Berkshire (UK).
1997 Royal Television Society Awards | Best Non-Factual (National Winner)
1996 Royal Television Society Awards | Best Non-Factual (Southern Region Winner)
Scene: Extract/s (03:28)
Scene: Full Length (21:30)
Press Quotes:
“Primary Burns was unanimously agreed to be an outstanding short film in both its intent and execution. Mark's direction told a difficult story with sensitivity and skill and elicited two stunningly powerful performances…” – Paul Jackson (Head of Entertainment, BBC TV)