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About a Girl is a nine-minute short film directed by Brian Percival. In 2001 it won the BAFTA Award for Best Short Film. It also won an award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival for Best British Short, the TCM Classic Shorts Award prize at the London Film Festival, and the Jury Prize at the Raindance Film Festival. The script was written by Julie Rutterford and the film was produced by Janey de Nordwall. The leading role was played by Ashley Thewlis.
Original Release
01/01/2001
US Release
01/01/2001
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ashley Thewlis | Girl |
| John Slater | Father |
| Sue Jaynes | Mother |
| Laren Creek | Toddler |
| Sarah Patel | Friend |
| Jill Regan | Friend |
| Kimberly Perkins | Friend |
| Jo Midgley | Shop Assistant |
| James Brent | Fishing Boy 1 |
| Lee Shepherd | Fishing Boy 2 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ashley Thewlis | Girl |
| John Slater | Father |
| Sue Jaynes | Mother |
| Laren Creek | Toddler |
| Sarah Patel | Friend |
| Jill Regan | Friend |
| Kimberly Perkins | Friend |
| Jo Midgley | Shop Assistant |
| James Brent | Fishing Boy 1 |
| Lee Shepherd | Fishing Boy 2 |
| Chandy Krapes | Neighbor |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Janey de Nordwall | Producer |
| Rebecca Knight | Producer |
