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Wish 143 is a 2009 British live action short film. The film's run time is approximately 24 minutes. It was written by Tom Bidwell, directed by Ian Barnes, and produced by Samantha Waite.
A terminally ill 15-year-old boy named David is granted a wish by a charitable foundation named the Dreamscape Charity. His request is not for a trip to Walt Disney World or meeting a famous footballer; his wish is to lose his virginity before he dies.
Original Release
11/19/2009
US Release
02/11/2011
Cast
Name | Character |
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Samuel Holland | David |
Rory Kinnear | Wishman |
Kieran Hardcastle | Burns |
Lizzie Roper | Nurse |
Kalum Johnson | Teddy |
Oliver Arundale | Tim |
Dean Andrews | Bus Driver |
Jim Carter | Priest |
Chanel Cresswell | Amy |
Ace Bhatti | Consultant |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Samuel Holland | David |
Rory Kinnear | Wishman |
Kieran Hardcastle | Burns |
Lizzie Roper | Nurse |
Kalum Johnson | Teddy |
Oliver Arundale | Tim |
Dean Andrews | Bus Driver |
Jim Carter | Priest |
Chanel Cresswell | Amy |
Ace Bhatti | Consultant |
Annette Badland | Carol |
Goran Kostic | Milan |
Dolya Gavanski | Sofia |
Jodie Whittaker | Maggie |
Cath Cornforth | Nurse Jessica |
Charlie Walsh | Amanda Braithwaite |
Sam Holland | David |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Claire Spencer Cook | Executive Producer |
Emily Kyriakides | Executive Producer |
Gerard O'Malley | Executive Producer |
Ian Barnes | Producer |
Paul Ashton | Producer |
Samantha Waite | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2011 | Oscar | Best Short Film, Live Action | Nominated |