Good Boy (2023 film) explained

Good Boy
Director:Tom Stuart
Producer:
  • Kay Loxley
  • Max Marlow
  • Elettra Pizzi
  • Tom Stuart
Screenplay:Tom Stuart
Starring:
Music:Joe Wilson
Cinematography:Adam Singodia
Editing:Selina MacArthur
Production Companies:130 Elektra Films
Distributor:Goldcrest Films
Runtime:16 minutes[1]
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English

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]

Premise

Out 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

Production

The 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

The film was given a preview screening at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ben Whishaw on highlighting mental health in new film Good Boy: ‘Therapy is great – I found it incredibly helpful’. Attitude. 3 January 2024. James. Tabberer. 12 December 2023.
  2. Web site: Deadline. 5 January 2024. Oscar Shortlists In 10 Categories Announced: ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Maestro’ & More. Pete. Hammond. 21 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Tom Stuart & Ben Whishaw On The Anarchic Spirit of Live Action Short ‘Good Boy’. Joey. Moser. December 14, 2023. Awards Daily. 3 January 2024.
  4. Web site: Shorts Exclusive: Ben Whishaw-Fronted ‘Good Boy’ Gets a Trailer. Joey. Moser. November 14, 2023. Awards Daily. 3 January 2024.
  5. Web site: Good Boy Q&A With Tom Stuart and Ben Whishaw. Ikonlondonmagazine. 3 January 2024. Tamara A.. Orlova. 3 October 2023.
  6. Web site: ‘ I hadn’t seen a portrayal of grief like that. It was beautiful”: Ben Whishaw and Tom Stuart on short film Good Boy. Theupcoming. 3 January 2023. Mersa. Auda. 3 October 2023.
  7. Web site: Emma Thompson Boards Ben Whishaw Short Film ‘Good Boy’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 9 January 2024. January 8, 2024 . K.J.. Yossman.
  8. Web site: Good Boy: Short film shot at Glastonbury Festival's Worthy Farm shortlisted for Oscar. Somerset Live. 3 January 2024. Maisie. Lilleywhite. 2 January 2024.
  9. Web site: Ben Whishaw Unveils First Project Since BAFTA TV Win; Toby Jones ITV Drama; ‘Back To Reality’ Boarded; Pact Retirement – Global Briefs. Deadline Hollywood. 3 January 2024. Max . Goldbart. May 19, 2023 .
  10. Web site: Radio Times. 3 January 2024. Ben Whishaw stars in first trailer for quirky short film Good Boy. Patrick. Cremona. 14 November 2023.

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