Cotton Wool Explained

Cotton Wool
Director:Nicholas Connor
Cinematography:Alan C. McLaughlin
Studio:Cherwell Productions Ltd.

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).

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.[1] The film's critical reception was mixed, 'ScreenCritix' gave the film 5 stars stating "Best is a revelation",[2] while the Mancunion criticised its short length "suffered in the rush to squeeze an 80-minute story into 40 minutes.[3] 'UK Film Review' stated that the film was '‘Utterly enrapturing’ and‘Affecting and heartbreaking’.[4] " At the 2017 London Film Awards, the film was awarded the 'Special Jury Award'.[5] 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.[6] [7] [8] The films red carpet premiere took place in Oldham, Lancashire, England.[9] [10] [11]

Production

The film was shot on both digital and 35 mm film formats, using an Arriflex 435 and Red Epic.[12] [13] The film was shot by BAFTA winning cinematographer Alan C. McLaughlin.[14] [15] The production shot for 7 days in total in Barkisland, West Yorkshire.[16] [17] [18]

Festivals Accolations

Film FestivalNotes
Cleveland International Film FestivalHot 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[19] Special Jury Award
2018Cotton WoolUK Film Review - Annual Awards[20] Best Short Film of 2018
2018Cotton WoolUK Film Review - Annual AwardsBest Director
2018Cotton WoolEuropean Independent Film AwardsBest Drama
2018Cotton WoolEuropean Independent Film AwardsBest Director
2018Cotton WoolEuropean Independent Film AwardsBest Actress (Leanne Best)
2018Cotton WoolMadrid Independent Film FestivalBest Featurette
2018Cotton WoolGlobal Independent Film AwardsBest Drama
2018Cotton WoolGlobal Independent Film AwardsBest Featurette
2018Cotton WoolGlobal Independent Film AwardsBest Actor Under 18 (Max Vento)
2018Cotton WoolGlobal Independent Film AwardsBest Actress Under 18 (Katie Quinn)
2020Cotton WoolIndie Shorts Mag - Short of the Year AwardsBest Short of the Year
2019Cotton WoolLift-Off Season Awards 2019Best Director
2019Cotton WoolIndieFlicks Short Film FestivalDirector's Choice Award
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film AwardsBest Picture
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film AwardsBest Actress (Leanne Best)
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film AwardsBest Supporting Actress (Crissy Rock)
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film AwardsBest Young Actress (Katie Quinn)
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film AwardsBest Drama
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best of the Festival 2019
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Actress of 2019 (Leanne Best)
2019Cotton WoolLos Angeles Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Ensemble of 2019
2018Cotton WoolBritish Independent Film Festival[21] Best Short Film
2018Cotton WoolBritish Independent Film Festival[22] Best Supporting Actor (Max Vento)
2018Cotton WoolBritish Independent Film FestivalBest Supporting Actress (Katie Quinn)
2018Cotton WoolBritish Independent Film FestivalBest Music
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest Picture
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest Young Filmmaker
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest Ensemble
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest Editing
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest Young Actress (Katie Quinn)
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film AwardsBest Supporting Actress (Crissy Rock)
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best of the Festival 2019
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Director
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Jury President Award
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Narrative Feature
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Actress (Leanne Best)
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Duo (Katie Quinn & Leanne Best)
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Editing of 2019
2019Cotton WoolNew York Film Awards (Annual Ceremony)Best Ensemble of 2019
2018Cotton WoolBirmingham Film FestivalBest Young Director
2018Cotton WoolUnrestricted View Film FestivalBest Short Film
2018Cotton WoolUnrestricted View Film FestivalBest Director (Nicholas Connor)
2018Cotton WoolUnrestricted View Film FestivalBest Screenplay (Nicholas Connor)
2018Cotton WoolUnrestricted View Film FestivalBest Actress (Leanne Best)
2018Cotton WoolManchester Screenplays and Shorts Film FestivalBest Actress (Leanne Best)
2018Cotton WoolManchester Lift-Off Film FestivalSpecial Mention
2018Cotton WoolGold Movie Awards[23] Film of the Year
2018Cotton WoolGold Movie AwardsBest Featurette – Annual Award
2018Cotton WoolGold Movie AwardsFilm of the Month
2018Cotton WoolGold Movie AwardsBest Featurette – Monthly Award
2018Cotton WoolSouthampton International Film FestivalBest British Short Film
2018Cotton WoolSouthampton International Film FestivalBest Director
2018Cotton WoolOut of the Can Film FestivalBest Drama
2018Cotton WoolOut of the Can Film FestivalBest Lifestyle Project Award, Sponsored by Hellblazerbiz
2018Cotton WoolOut of the Can Film FestivalBest Supporting Actress (Crissy Rock)
2018Cotton WoolOut of the Can Film FestivalBest Screenplay
2018Cotton WoolOut of the Can Film FestivalJudge's Choice Award
2018Cotton WoolNew Renaissance Film FestivalHumanity Award
2018Cotton WoolNew Renaissance Film FestivalBest Young Talent Narrative Short
2018Cotton WoolNew Renaissance Film FestivalBest Actress (Leanne Best)
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival [24] Best Film of the Year
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival [25] Best Short Film
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival Best Director
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival Best Screenplay
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival Best Actress (Leanne Best)
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival Best Editing
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival Best Cinematography
2019Cotton WoolThe Monthly Film Festival Best Original Score
2018Cotton WoolLittle Wing Film FestivalBest UK Short
2018Cotton WoolLittle Wing Film FestivalBest Director
2018Cotton WoolLittle Wing Film FestivalBest Screenplay
2018Cotton WoolLittle Wing Film FestivalBest Actress (Katie Quinn)

References

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