Mam (film)

Mam is a 2010 British short film by writer Vivienne Harvey and director Hugo Speer. Produced by Vigo Films in association with South Yorkshire Filmmakers Network. It has a running time of 15 minutes.

Plot summary
When Mam won’t get out of bed, 12-year-old Danny must fend for his brothers and sisters - whilst trying to protect a secret that threatens to break up the family forever.

Cast

 * Josie Lawrence as Reenie
 * Paul Barber as The Chemist
 * Ronan Carter as Danny
 * Tisha Merry as Charlie
 * Karren Winchester as The Neighbour
 * Charlie Street as Jimmy
 * Katie Gannon as Lauren
 * Patrick Downes as Tommy
 * Sylvie Caswell as Kyla
 * Elly May Taylor as Debs
 * Jodie McEnery as Gang Member
 * James Varley as Gang Member
 * Dwayne Scantlebury as Gang Member
 * Danny Gregory as Gang Member
 * Paul Tomblin as Gang Member

Accolades

 * Best Foreign Film - Williamsburg Independent Film Festival, Brooklyn, USA (2011)
 * Best Yorkshire Short - Hull International Short Film Festival, UK (2011)
 * Best Community Short - Rob Knox Film Festival, UK (2012)