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My Feral Heart
My Feral Heart is a 2016 English Independent Film directed by Jane Gull and written by Duncan Paveling. It Stars Steven Brandon who plays Luke, an independent young man with Down syndrome.

The Film Premiered at the 2016 Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, California, USA.

Trailer

Plot
Luke, played by Steven Brandon an independent young man with Down syndrome, is forced to live in a care home after his elderly mother dies. He struggles to settle there, both frustrated at having his wings clipped by its rules, and unimpressed by his new house mates. His disappointment with his new home soon turns to wonder when Luke discovers a way out and begins to explore the surrounding countryside. When he is caught sneaking out by Pete, a troubled youth who tends the gardens at the home, the two strike up an unlikely rapport: Pete covers for Luke and in return Luke helps Pete clear the garden. On one illicit excursion to the adjoining field Luke discovers a young girl in desperate need of his help.

Cast

 * Steven Brandon as Luke
 * Shana Swash as Eve
 * Will Rastall as Pete
 * Pixie Le Knot as 'The Girl'
 * Eileen Pollock as Joan
 * Suzanna Hamilton as Margaret

Production
My Feral Heart was shot over two weeks during November 2015, at various locations in and around Rochford, Essex with a Dolby Digital soundtrack.

Distribution
My Feral Heart was self distributed via the Ourscreen Service which was the subject of a review by Mark Kermode

National Down Syndrome Day
My Feral Heart was screened in 20 cinemas across the UK to raise awareness for Down Syndrome Day 21st March 2017

Reviews
Mark Kermode, The Guardian , Variety , Screen Daily , Radio Time , Cine-Vue , Movie Review World , Cinema Etc. , We Make Movies On Weekends , Moving Image , Phoenix FM , London Net , Letterboxd , Tony's Folio , Lee Mead , Disability Arts Online Review Sphere MercatorNet Corn Exchange Ed Fest Mag , Life SIte News , The Straits Times , Movie Scramble

Interviews
Radio 4 - Today Front Row

Steven Brandon - 'Lorraine Show' - ITV

Will Rastall - Brixton Blog

Jane Gull - F Movie Mag

Jane Gull, Steven Brandon, James Rumsey - 70th Edinburgh Film Festival

National Film Awards - Steven Brandon Jane Gull & Duncan Paveling

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