Act of Memory

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Act of Memory
Directed by Jack Ryder
Screenplay byJack Ryder
Story byMary Grace Dembeck
Produced by David Pugh and Dafydd Rogers
Laura Crampsie
Starring Claire Skinner
Owen Teale
Anna Massey
CinematographyPawel Biel
Edited byFiona DeSouza
Music by Jack Hues
Release date
  • 2012 (2012)
Running time
12 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom

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. [1]

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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.

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References

  1. "Massey, Skinner, Teale Presents ACT OF MEMORY In The East End". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 10 June 2020.