The Cunning Man

Directed by Zoë Dobson

2019

Drama , Horror

13 min

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United Kingdom

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Color, Black and white

|

English

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Synopsis

The Cunning Man is inspired by a real Cunning Man, John Harries (c.1785 - 1839). It's an enchanted tale of compassion in the face of callous greed.

Festivals

2019

  • New Renaissance Film Festival | Best Director, Best Short Film, Best Screenplay • Best Director - Zoe Dobson
  • FilmQuest Festival | Best Fantastic Short •
  • Bolton Film Festival | Best UK Short Film •
  • Buffalo International Film Festival  | Best Short •
  • Norwich Film Festival | •
  • Aesthetica Short Film Festival | Best UK Short Film •
  • Imagine This Women's International Film Festival | Best Short Film, Best Drama • Best Director

2020

  • Oxford Film Festival | • Best Production Design, Best Music Score, Best UK Film, Audience Choice Award
  • Cinequest | •
  • London Independent Film Festival | • Best Short
  • Cleveland International Film Festival | •
  • Carmarthen Bay Film Festival | •
  • Worldfest Houston International Film Festival | • Remi Award Winner
  • Newport Beach Film Festival | •
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Cast & Crew

Cast:
Simon Armstrong, Ali Cook, Ian Kelly, Charlotte Jo Hanbury
Script:
Ali Cook
Cinematographer:
Dave Miller
Editor:
Rene Pannevis
Sound design & mix:
Louis Tompkins, Jack Wensley
Music:
Lol Hammond, Duncan Forbes
VXF:
Joe Pavlo
Producer:
Ali Cook, Ross Williams
Production Company:
Harvest Pictures & Ali Cook

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