THIS LITTLE GIRL

A short film supported by BFI NETWORK with National Lottery funding

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BFI NETWORK & Hawkwood Productions present


THIS LITTLE GIRL


A mother with a substance misuse issue, has to prove herself on her path to recovery,
to prevent her child from being taken away from her and placed into care.


Director / Writer: Annette Westwood
Producer: Emma Westwood

Starring: Shireenah Ingram, Debra Baker, Madeleine MacMahon, Lowi Mushonga
Executive Producers: Emma Westwood & Alexzandra Jackson

Original music composed by Falk Wünsch
Featuring the music of Gareth Owen & Michael Clark

Film credits IMDb:

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The film was inspired by the amazing work of Trevi
A women’s & children’s charity & their unique residential rehabilitation centre
Trevi Web

THIS LITTLE GIRL passes The Bechdel Test


The production has been awarded Albert Sustainable Production Certification
as an Albert Carbon Neutral Sustainable Production
ALBERT Website

THIS LITTLE GIRL is supported by BFI NETWORK with National Lottery funding
with the film meeting the BFI Diversity Standards
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FESTIVALS, SCREENINGS & AWARDS


UNDERWIRE FESTIVAL 2022
Nominated - Best Producing
United Kingdom | World Premiere
BAFTA Qualifying Festival


FLATPACK FESTIVAL 2022
BFI NETWORK Talent Camp in
BFI NETWORK short films programme
United Kingdom
BAFTA Qualifying Festival


KINOKULTURE
BFI NETWORK Midlands Short Film Club
United Kingdom


WOMEN X FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Nominated - Best Film, Best Director & Best Lead Performance
United Kingdom


BOLTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Official Selection
United Kingdom
BAFTA & BIFA Qualifying Festival


KINGSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Official Selection
United Kingdom


FLICKERS’ RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Semi-Finalist
Rhode Island, USA
BAFTA & Academy Award® Qualifying Festival


HOLLYSHORTS MONTHLY SCREENING SERIES
Screening 2022-23 Season at
TLC Chinese 6 Theatres
Hollywood, USA


EXIT 6 FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Nominated - Best Performance
United Kingdom


BRITISH URBAN FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Official Selection
United Kingdom
BAFTA & BIFA Qualifying Festival


WIGAN & LEIGH FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Official Selection
United Kingdom
BIFA Qualifying Festival


 EFN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Official Selection
United Kingdom
BIFA Qualifying Festival


SUNDERLAND SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Official Selection
United Kingdom


CDA CASTING AWARDS 2022
Nominated - Best Casting of a Short Film
United Kingdom


MOR MEDIA CHARITY | CORNWALL FILM FESTIVAL 2022
In Competition - Best of British
United Kingdom


TWEETFEST FILM FESTIVAL 2022
In Competition - Best UK Short Film
Winner - Best Actress
Nominated - Best Actress
United Kingdom


CINE CIRCLE WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Official Selection
United Kingdom


INDIEX FILM FEST 2022
Winner - Award of Excellence (Special Jury Mention)
Winner - Best Women Short & Best Director (Female)
Nominated - Best Original Score
Qualified Annual Awards 2023 at
Raleigh Studios
Hollywood, USA


BRITISH SHORTS 2023
Official Selection
Berlin, Germany


LONDON DIRECTOR AWARDS 2023
Winner - Best Director Short (Fiction)
United Kingdom


BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL 2023
Official Selection
United Kingdom


BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL 2023
Official Selection
United Kingdom
BIFA Qualifying Festival



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PRODUCTION STILLS

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BEHIND THE SCENES

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PRESS

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Mydylarama interview with THIS LITTLE GIRL Writer/Director Annette Westwood

Mydylarama Interview


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Film Carnage review: THIS LITTLE GIRL

Film Carnage Review



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Women X Film Festival Podcast
Interview with THIS LITTLE GIRL Writer/Director Annette Westwood

Women X Film Festival Podcast Episode



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Free Seed Films on Soho Radio: Screen to Screen
TweetFest Special - Interviews with THIS LITTLE GIRL Lead Actress Shireenah Ingram & Writer/Director Annette Westwood

Screen to Screen Feature


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Festival Formula Insight Blog
Interview with THIS LITTLE GIRL Producer Emma Westwood on sustainable filmmaking

Festival Formula Insight Interview






SOUNDTRACK / MUSIC


Original Music by Falk Wünsch





Featuring the music of Michael Clark and Gareth Owen




"END IS NEAR"
Written by Michael Clark
Performed by Michael Clark
Licensed courtesy of Nothing Fancy
A track from Debut EP “SOMETHING TO BE WON”
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"THE PREACHER"
Written by Gareth Owen
Performed by Gareth Owen
A track from the album “I'M OUT OF THIS PLACE”





WHOEVER YOU ARE...



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Hawkwood Productions presents

WHOEVER YOU ARE…


A man who feels isolated and has lost all hope, stands on a bridge contemplating his fate.
A stranger seeks to intervene. She can't stop him but she can't walk away.


Director / Writer: Annette Westwood
Producer / Writer: Emma Westwood
Starring: Kevin Fuller


Film credits IMDb:

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Watch on IndieFlix:
IF

WHOEVER YOU ARE… festival award wins include
Best Short, Best Indie Film, Best Inspirational Film & Best Director at UK & International Film Festivals.

The film received worldwide distribution with American entertainment company IndieFlix,
through its global streaming service.





PRODUCTION STILLS

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BEHIND THE SCENES

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PRESS

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BBC Radio Interview
Interview with WHOEVER YOU ARE… filmmakers
The Westwood Sisters





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Shropshire Magazine (Feature Article)
Interview with WHOEVER YOU ARE… filmmakers
The Westwood Sisters







MUSIC

Featuring the music of Falk Wünsch




"‘I HAVE TO TELL SOMETHING’" & "LIVE"
Composed by Falk Wünsch
Tracks from the album “LIVE”

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