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GENRE
Drama

LOG LINE
A teenage carer discovers a hidden talent for stand-up comedy.

SYNOPSIS
Between being bullied at school, put upon by her overbearing boss at the local arcade and having to
look after her younger brother, sister and manic-depressive mother, life isn’t easy for Sarah Taylor [15]. 

However, when Sarah’s drama teacher channels her ferocious and volatile energies in to a stand-up
comedy routine for the graduation showcase, Sarah discovers that she may have a hidden talent.

As her love for comedy grows and the showcase draws nearer, the delicate balance in her life becomes
increasingly difficult to maintain. Little by little the walls start to close in, ultimately forcing her to choose
between her responsibilities as a carer and her newfound passion for comedy.

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FESTIVALS

Tribeca Film Festival 2018 -  World Premiere

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 (Official Competition) - International Premiere

Dinard Film Festival 2018 (Official Competition) - European Premiere

Alice Nella Cittá (Rome International Film Festival) 2018

Tokyo International Film Festival 2018

Cork Film Festival 2018

Seville European Film Festival 2018 (Official Competition / Special Screening)

Noordelijk Film Festival (Holland) 2018

Ale Kino! (Poland) - Official Competition 2018

Les Arcs (France) Film Festival 2018

Mons (Belgium) International Film Festival - Official Competition 2019

Keswick international Film Festival (Opening Gala) 2019

Ecrans Britanniques (France) 2019

Catania Film Festival (Italy) - Official Competition 2019

Spiraglio Film Festival (Italy) - Official Competition 2019

Mastercard OFF Camera Film Festival (Poland) 2019

Young Film Fest (Prague) - Official Competition 2019

Zlín Film Festival (Czech Republic) - Official Competition 2019

Emden Norderney Film Festival (Germany) - Official Competition 2019

Vallidolid Film Festival (Spain) - Official Competition 2019

European Film Festival of Sierra Leone - Opening Night Film 2019

This is England (Rouen, France) - Closing Night Film 2021

AWARDS

EIFF 2018 Michael Powell Award for 'Best Performance in a British Feature Film' - Liv Hill & Sinéad Matthews (joint)

Dinard Film Festival 2018 Grand Jury, Critic, Screenplay and inaugural Performance ‘Hitchcock’ awards

Alice Nella Cittá (Rome International Film Festival) 2018 ‘Best Film’ award and special mention for Liv Hill

British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) 2018 ‘Best Newcomer’ - Liv Hill (nominee)

Ale Kino! 2018 ‘Golden Goats’ (Grand Jury, Best Film) & ‘The Marcin Award’ (Youth Jury, Best Film)

London Critics’ Circle ‘Young Performer of the Year’ 2018 - Liv Hill (nominee)

International Festival Du Mons 2019 Cineuropa & Screenplay Awards

Spiraglio Film Festival 2019 ‘Best Feature Film’ Award

Young Film Festival (Prague) 2019 ‘Best Feature Film’ Award

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