↑ ruth & safiya – a short film by louisa mackleston
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Louisa Mackleston's film, 'Ruth & Safiya', won Best Short Film at Cardiff International Film Festival in 2021, and she continues to make waves to get more young people into the industry. The film touches on lonliness and the friendship between two people, who may not necessarily cross paths.
dates
july – september
2021
project info
The Leap’s financial contribution and one-to-one support enabled the young film-maker to elevate the quality of her film's production. Ruth and Safiya is a story about friendships in unlikely places, challenging stereotypes, and the power of community. Ruth, an isolated pensioner, meets Safiya, a teenage Syrian refugee who is haunted by the life she fled from. Filmed on location in Skipton, the story is set in an allotment, showing the power of the earth and nature in creating a bond that transcends age, race and nationality. The film was entered into a four film festivals including Cardiff International Film Festival 2021 where it won Best Short Film. The film was also nominated at the 2022 Leeds International Film Festival. Not only has the work Louisa created allowed her to jump ahead in her own career, but four other people who worked on this film have gone on to obtain jobs in Film and Television. Amazing!
credits
Organiser: Northern Fortress Films
Website: www.imdb.com/title/tt13743272