Act of Memory

Act of Memory is a 12-minute short film written and directed by Jack Ryder and produced by David Pugh, Dafydd Rogers and Laura Crampsie. The film stars Claire Skinner, Owen Teale, Anna Massey, and introduces Grace Cooper Milton as Maria. It was shot on location in Southwark, London in December 2010.

Synopsis
When the holidays evoke a young girl's memories of her father, she is forced to choose between either continuing to run from them or embracing the spirit of Christmas. The film is set in England at Christmas in 1948 and is based upon the award-winning short story by Mary Grace Dembeck.

Festivals and awards

 * Official Selection - Garden State Film Festival, 2012
 * Official Selection - Mrytle Beach International Film Festival, 2012
 * Official Selection - Newport Beach Film Festival, 2012
 * Cannes Film Festival, Short Film Corner, 2012
 * Official Selection - 2012 Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival