Cotton Wool

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Cotton Wool
Directed by Nicholas Connor
Written by Nicholas Connor
Starring
Cinematography Alan C. McLaughlin
Production
company
Cherwell Productions Ltd.
Release date
  • 10 October 2017 (2017-10-10)

Cotton Wool is a 2017 British drama film following the story of a 7-year-old boy (Max Vento) who cares for his mother (Leanne Best) after she has survived from a stroke, with little to no help from his older sister (Katie Quinn).

Contents

The film was assisted in its research by The Stroke Association.

Cast

Reception

The film received a 12A by the British Board of Film Classification. [2] The film's critical reception was mixed, 'ScreenCritix' gave the film 5 stars stating "Best is a revelation", [3] while the Mancunion criticised its short length "suffered in the rush to squeeze an 80-minute story into 40 minutes. [4] 'UK Film Review' stated that the film was '‘Utterly enrapturing’ and ‘Affecting and heartbreaking’. [5] " At the 2017 London Film Awards, the film was awarded the 'Special Jury Award'. [6] The film featured on BBC News, looking into the age of the director and his career, as well as the importance of supporting child carers. [7] [8] [9] The films red carpet premiere took place in Oldham, Lancashire, England. [10] [11] [12]

Production

The film was shot on both digital and 35 mm film formats, using an Arriflex 435 and Red Epic. [13] [14] The film was shot by BAFTA winning cinematographer Alan C. McLaughlin. [15] [16] The production shot for 7 days in total in Barkisland, West Yorkshire. [17] [18] [19]

Festivals Accolations

Film FestivalNotes
Cleveland International Film Festival Hot List
British Independent Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Los Angeles Lift-Off Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Global Independent Film AwardsOfficial Selection
Derby Film FestivalOfficial Selection
New York Film AwardsOfficial Selection
European Independent Film AwardsOfficial Selection
New Renaissance Film Festival (London)Official Selection
Newark International Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Unrestricted View Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Manchester Lift-Off Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Newcastle International Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Scottish Mental Health Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Indie Shorts Mag - Short of the Year AwardsOfficial Selection
Manchester Screenplays and Shorts Film FestivalOfficial Selection
MancMade 53Two Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Out of the Can Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Southampton International Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Little Wing Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Los Angeles Film AwardsOfficial Selection
Bristol Independent Film FestivalOfficial Selection
London International Motion Picture Awards (L.I.M.P.A)Official Selection
Birmingham Film FestivalOfficial Selection
UK Film Review - Annual AwardsOfficial Selection
IndieFlicks International Film FestivalOfficial Selection
The Monthly Film Festival (Glasgow)Official Selection
Madrid Independent Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Gold Movie AwardsOfficial Selection
London Film AwardsOfficial Selection

Awards and nominations

YearNominated WorkAwardsCategoryResult
2018Cotton WoolLondon Film Awards [20] Special Jury AwardWon
2018Cotton WoolUK Film Review - Annual Awards [21] Best Short Film of 2018Won
2018Cotton WoolUK Film Review - Annual Awards [21] Best DirectorNominated
2018Cotton WoolEuropean Independent Film AwardsBest DramaWon
2018Cotton WoolEuropean Independent Film AwardsBest DirectorWon
2018Cotton WoolEuropean Independent Film AwardsBest Actress (Leanne Best)Won
2018Cotton WoolMadrid Independent Film FestivalBest FeaturetteNominated
2018Cotton WoolGlobal Independent Film AwardsBest DramaWon
2018Cotton WoolGlobal Independent Film AwardsBest FeaturetteWon
2018Cotton WoolGlobal Independent Film AwardsBest Actor Under 18 (Max Vento)Won
2018Cotton WoolGlobal Independent Film AwardsBest Actress Under 18 (Katie Quinn)Won
2020Cotton WoolIndie Shorts Mag - Short of the Year AwardsBest Short of the YearWon
2019Cotton WoolLift-Off Season Awards 2019Best DirectorNominated
2019Cotton WoolIndieFlicks Short Film FestivalDirector's Choice AwardWon
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film AwardsBest PictureWon
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film AwardsBest Actress (Leanne Best)Won
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film AwardsBest Supporting Actress (Crissy Rock)Won
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film AwardsBest Young Actress (Katie Quinn)Won
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film AwardsBest DramaWon
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best of the Festival 2019Nominated
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Actress of 2019 (Leanne Best)Nominated
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Ensemble of 2019Won
2018Cotton WoolBritish Independent Film Festival [22] Best Short FilmNominated
2018Cotton WoolBritish Independent Film Festival [23] Best Supporting Actor (Max Vento)Won
2018Cotton WoolBritish Independent Film Festival [22] Best Supporting Actress (Katie Quinn)Won
2018Cotton WoolBritish Independent Film FestivalBest MusicNominated
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest PictureWon
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest Young FilmmakerWon
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest EnsembleWon
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest EditingWon
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest Young Actress (Katie Quinn)Won
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest Supporting Actress (Crissy Rock)Won
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best of the Festival 2019Nominated
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best DirectorWon
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Jury President AwardWon
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Narrative FeatureWon
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Actress (Leanne Best)Won
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Duo (Katie Quinn & Leanne Best)Won
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Editing of 2019Won
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Ensemble of 2019Won
2018Cotton WoolBirmingham Film FestivalBest Young DirectorNominated
2018Cotton WoolUnrestricted View Film FestivalBest Short FilmNominated
2018Cotton WoolUnrestricted View Film FestivalBest Director (Nicholas Connor)Nominated
2018Cotton WoolUnrestricted View Film FestivalBest Screenplay (Nicholas Connor)Nominated
2018Cotton WoolUnrestricted View Film FestivalBest Actress (Leanne Best)Won
2018Cotton WoolManchester Screenplays and Shorts Film FestivalBest Actress (Leanne Best)Won
2018Cotton WoolManchester Lift-Off Film FestivalSpecial MentionWon
2018Cotton WoolGold Movie Awards [24] Film of the YearNominated
2018Cotton WoolGold Movie Awards [24] Best Featurette – Annual AwardWon
2018Cotton WoolGold Movie AwardsFilm of the MonthWon
2018Cotton WoolGold Movie AwardsBest Featurette – Monthly AwardWon
2018Cotton WoolSouthampton International Film FestivalBest British Short FilmNominated
2018Cotton WoolSouthampton International Film FestivalBest DirectorNominated
2018Cotton WoolOut of the Can Film FestivalBest DramaWon
2018Cotton WoolOut of the Can Film FestivalBest Lifestyle Project Award, Sponsored by HellblazerbizNominated
2018Cotton WoolOut of the Can Film FestivalBest Supporting Actress (Crissy Rock)Nominated
2018Cotton WoolOut of the Can Film FestivalBest ScreenplayNominated
2018Cotton WoolOut of the Can Film FestivalJudge's Choice AwardWon
2018Cotton WoolNew Renaissance Film FestivalHumanity AwardWon
2018Cotton WoolNew Renaissance Film FestivalBest Young Talent Narrative ShortNominated
2018Cotton WoolNew Renaissance Film FestivalBest Actress (Leanne Best)Nominated
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival [25] Best Film of the YearNominated
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival [25] Best Short FilmWon
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival [25] Best DirectorNominated
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival [25] Best ScreenplayNominated
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival [25] Best Actress (Leanne Best)Won
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival [25] Best EditingNominated
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival [25] Best CinematographyWon
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival [25] Best Original ScoreWon
2018Cotton WoolLittle Wing Film FestivalBest UK ShortNominated
2018Cotton WoolLittle Wing Film FestivalBest DirectorWon
2018Cotton WoolLittle Wing Film FestivalBest ScreenplayNominated
2018Cotton WoolLittle Wing Film FestivalBest Actress (Katie Quinn)Nominated

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