Our Father (2015 film) explained

Our Father
Director:Calum Rhys
Producer:
  • Ryan Eden
  • Calum Rhys
  • Morgan Rhys
Starring:
  • Luke Goddard
  • Ross O'Hennessy
  • Aaron Jeffcoate
  • Jonas Daniel Alexander
  • Mark Anthony Games
  • Willem Ward
Music:Zachary Start
Cinematography:Antony Meadley
Editing:Calum Rhys
Studio:Smashing UK Productions
Runtime:15 minutes
Country:United Kingdom[1]
Language:
  • English
  • German
Budget:£2,500

Our Father is a 2015 British short war drama film written and directed by Calum Rhys. The film stars Luke Goddard, Ross O'Hennessy, Aaron Jeffcoate, Jonas Daniel Alexander and Mark Anthony Games. The film follows a detached British Army section in France during World War II. The film premiered at the 69th Cannes Film Festival.[2]

Cast

Production

The film was financed through crowdfunding, with the majority of funding provided by benefactors in the United Kingdom. Further financial support was contributed by backers in Italy, South Korea, Spain and the United States.

Rehearsals began in late July 2014 in Worcester, England followed by principal photography on 9 August 2014 in Worcestershire, with cinematographer Antony Meadley using a Red Epic camera to shoot the entire film. Filming continued for five days at locations including Bromsgrove, Worcester, Malvern and Pershore, with further additional photography in the United States at Wallops Island, Virginia.

Reception

Critical response

The film received positive reviews from critics and festivals. Oaxaca FilmFest described Our Father as "a film that moves with goosebump-raising sensitivity; beautifully shot and well produced". The Independent Critic's Richard Propes wrote that the film is "a journey that maintains semblance of human connection and a humane existence."[3] Bucharest ShortCut CineFest called Our Father "a beautiful poetic approach."[4]

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultReference(s)
Rhode Island International Film Festival9 August 2016Best Short FilmOur FatherSemi-finalist
Portsmouth International Film Festival25 September 2016Best British FilmOur Father[5]
Best Costume DesignCraig Leonard
Sydney Indie Film Festival20 October 2016Best FilmOur Father[6]
Best Male LeadLuke Goddard
Best CinematographyAntony Meadley
Best EditingCalum Rhys
Best DramaOur Father
Best Production Design
Best Special Effects
Midlands Movies Film Awards26 February 2017Best CinematographyAntony Meadley[7]
Best Original ScoreZachary Start
Best Production DesignOur Father
Normandie World War II International Film Festival5 June 2017Outstanding World War II Short FilmOur Father

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Father. British Council. August 2014. 20 August 2015.
  2. Web site: Greenway. Sam. Worcester film gets its premiere at Cannes Film Festival. Worcester News. May 2016. 12 May 2016.
  3. Web site: Propes. Richard. "Our Father" Prepares for Streaming Release After Fest Run. The Independent Critic. October 2016. 10 November 2016.
  4. Web site: Our Father. Bucharest ShortCut CineFest. October 2016. 10 November 2016.
  5. Web site: Award Nominations. Portsmouth International Film Festival. September 2016. 10 November 2016.
  6. Web site: Short Film Nominations. Sydney Indie Film Festival. October 2016. 10 November 2016.
  7. Web site: Midlands Movies 2017 Film Award Winners. Midlands Movies. February 2017. 28 February 2017.

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