Yard Kings is a 2020 British short film written and directed by Vasco Alexandre and produced by Billy King. It stars Elle Atkinson, David Price, Jermaine Ricketts and Caroline Lazarus.
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. https://www.festival.curtas.pt/en/film/film-2021138/
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.
Cast David Price as Pete Elle Atkinson as Ellie Jermaine Ricketts as Alfie Caroline Lazarus as Lisa
Accolades Yard Kings has received international nominations and awards, including a Giornate Della Luce Award at the Ca' Foscari Short Film Festival, two Royal Television Society Awards - the oldest television society in the world with Charles, Prince of Wales as patron; and eight FFTG awards.
CompetitionCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRoyal Television SocietyStudent London Television Award - Best-Scripted Film, 2021Vasco Alexandre & Billy KingWinnerStudent Television Award - Best Sound Design, 2021Zuzanna PencakWinnerFFTG AwardsBest Director, 2021Vasco AlexandreWinnerBest Cinematography, 2021Jakub RogalaWinnerJury Choice for Best Debut Short Film 2021Vasco Alexandre & Billy KingWinnerBest Screenplay, 2021Vasco AlexandreWinnerBest Sound, 2021Zuzanna PencakWinnerBest Actor, 2021David PriceWinnerBest Actress, 2021Elle AtkinsonWinnerCa'Foscari Short Film FestivalPremio Giornate Della Luce, 2021Jakub RogalaWinnerCurtas Vila do Conde International Film FestivalTake One! Award, 2021Vasco Alexandre & Billy KingNomineeEuropean Cinematography AwardsBest Student Director, 2021Vasco AlexandreWinnerIn the Palace International Short Film FestivalBest Student Film, 2021Vasco Alexandre & Billy KingNominee
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