Yard Kings
2020 British short film
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Yard Kings is a 2020 British short film[1][2] written and directed by Vasco Alexandre[3][4] and produced by Billy King.[5] It stars Elle Atkinson, David Price, Jermaine Ricketts and Caroline Lazarus.
| Yard Kings | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vasco Alexandre |
| Written by | Vasco Alexandre |
| Produced by | Billy King |
| Starring | Elle Atkinson; David Price; Caroline Lazarus; Jermaine Ricketts |
| Cinematography | Jakub Rogala |
| Edited by | Aiden Tobin |
| Music by | Elliot Herrington |
Production companies | Bricks and Water Creative |
Release date |
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Running time | 15min |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The film is inspired by the British social realism tradition, which depicts people's struggle when living in poverty and exposed to various forms of violence. [6]
Synopsis
Ellie, a 9-year-old girl from a violent home, tries to escape her harsh reality by taking refuge in a scrapyard nearby with her friend Pete. Her way of spending her time is to build a "house" where she can dream of another existence.[7]
Cast
- David Price as Pete
- Elle Atkinson as Ellie
- Jermaine Ricketts as Alfie
- Caroline Lazarus as Lisa[8]
Accolades
Yard Kings has received international nominations and awards, including a Giornate Della Luce Award at the Ca' Foscari Short Film Festival,[9][10][11] two Royal Television Society Awards - the oldest television society in the world with Charles, Prince of Wales as patron;[12][13] and eight FFTG awards.[14]
| Competition | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Television Society[15] | Student London Television Award - Best-Scripted Film, 2021 | Vasco Alexandre & Billy King | Winner |
| Student Television Award - Best Sound Design, 2021 | Zuzanna Pencak | Winner | |
| FFTG Awards[16] | Best Director, 2021 | Vasco Alexandre | Winner |
| Best Cinematography, 2021 | Jakub Rogala | Winner | |
| Jury Choice for Best Debut Short Film 2021 | Vasco Alexandre & Billy King | Winner | |
| Best Screenplay, 2021 | Vasco Alexandre | Winner | |
| Best Sound, 2021 | Zuzanna Pencak | Winner | |
| Best Actor, 2021 | David Price | Winner | |
| Best Actress, 2021 | Elle Atkinson | Winner | |
| Ca'Foscari Short Film Festival[17][18] | Premio Giornate Della Luce, 2021 | Jakub Rogala | Winner |
| Curtas Vila do Conde International Film Festival[19] | Take One! Award, 2021 | Vasco Alexandre & Billy King | Nominee |
| European Cinematography Awards[20] | Best Student Director, 2021 | Vasco Alexandre | Winner |
| In the Palace International Short Film Festival[21] | Best Student Film, 2021 | Vasco Alexandre & Billy King | Nominee |