Good Boy is a 2023 short comedy drama film. It is written and directed by Tom Stuart, and starring Ben Whishaw and Marion Bailey. Good Boy premiered at Leeds International Film Festival. It was shortlisted for Best Live Action Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards.[2]
| Good Boy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tom Stuart |
| Screenplay by | Tom Stuart |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Adam Singodia |
| Edited by | Selina MacArthur |
| Music by | Joe Wilson |
Production company | 130 Elektra Films |
| Distributed by | Goldcrest Films |
Running time | 16 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
editOut of money and out of luck, Danny (Whishaw) is determined to turn his life around, but the interventions of his anarchic mum (Bailey) and the reappearance of figures from his past threaten to derail him at every turn.[3][4]
Cast
edit- Ben Whishaw as Danny
- Marion Bailey as Jackie
- Dino Fetscher as Leon
- Paul Chahidi as Doctor
- Jocelyn Jee Esien as Nurse
- Mark Monero as Funeral Director
- Wendy Nottingham as Vicar
- Bettrys Jones as Surgeon
- Tommy Belshaw as Pallbearer
- Ephraim Sampson as Pallbearer
Production
editThe film is written and directed by Tom Stuart in his directorial debut. He has described the film as deeply personal.[5] Stuart has explained that the film was his way of coping with the loss of his own mother, and help process his own feelings of grief.[6] Kay Loxley, Max Marlow, Elettra Pizzi and Tom Stuart produce for 130 Elektra Films, with Alex Gonzalez, Gia Coppola and Goldcrest Films CEO Chris Quested executive producing alongside Emma Thompson.[7] Filming took place on Worthy Farm, Somerset in April 2023.[8][9]
Release
editThe film was given a preview screening at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival.[10]
References
edit- ^ Tabberer, James (December 12, 2023). "Ben Whishaw on highlighting mental health in new film Good Boy: 'Therapy is great – I found it incredibly helpful'". Attitude. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (December 21, 2023). "Oscar Shortlists In 10 Categories Announced: 'Barbie', 'Oppenheimer', 'Maestro' & More". Deadline. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Moser, Joey (December 14, 2023). "Tom Stuart & Ben Whishaw On The Anarchic Spirit of Live Action Short 'Good Boy'". Awards Daily. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Moser, Joey (November 14, 2023). "Shorts Exclusive: Ben Whishaw-Fronted 'Good Boy' Gets a Trailer". Awards Daily. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Orlova, Tamara A. (October 3, 2023). "Good Boy Q&A With Tom Stuart and Ben Whishaw". Ikonlondonmagazine. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Auda, Mersa (October 3, 2023). "' I hadn't seen a portrayal of grief like that. It was beautiful": Ben Whishaw and Tom Stuart on short film Good Boy". Theupcoming. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (January 8, 2024). "Emma Thompson Boards Ben Whishaw Short Film 'Good Boy' as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Lilleywhite, Maisie (January 2, 2024). "Good Boy: Short film shot at Glastonbury Festival's Worthy Farm shortlisted for Oscar". Somerset Live. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (May 19, 2023). "Ben Whishaw Unveils First Project Since BAFTA TV Win; Toby Jones ITV Drama; 'Back To Reality' Boarded; Pact Retirement – Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Cremona, Patrick (November 14, 2023). "Ben Whishaw stars in first trailer for quirky short film Good Boy". Radio Times. Retrieved January 3, 2024.