Called Losing Us, the movie will symbolize Norfolk on the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, which is a qualifying occasion for the Oscars.
The movie was directed by Teele Dunkley, produced by Lesley van Dijk and options actors from Norfolk and Suffolk together with Dylan Baldwin, Mark Nash, Arieta Visoka, Jack Fisher and Agnes Lillis.
Ms van Dij, who relies in Reepham, stated: “More than 100 folks had been concerned within the making of this and plenty of dwell regionally so the screenings are additionally a means for others to see their improbable performances and involvement.
“It has been wonderful how folks from Reepham obtained behind the manufacturing.
“Both Teele’s and my household have been extremely supportive for which we’re eternally grateful.
“It began with an concept from Teele and author Stephan Drury, who may even attend a screening, and it turned into a strong story that touches folks’s hearts and minds.”
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The story follows a mum who flees her home nation along with her two youngsters to make a brand new life within the UK.
Filming places included the Bircham Centre in Reepham, Johnson’s of Reepham store, Eves Hill Farm in Booton, Easton and Otley College, Cawston play park and Reepham’s Market Place.
The movie’s world premiere took place in September on the International Human Rights Festival in Albania.
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Stephen Fry, who supported the movie, stated: “Congratulations to each single one in every of your actors, crew and all people concerned.
“It deserves to get so much praise and so many prizes that you have to change the title to ‘Winning It’.”
To discover out extra concerning the movie, go to www.teelephotography.com/losing-us-short-film
