| The Gift | |
| Producer: | Ken Petrie |
| Music: | Blair Mowat |
| Studio: | 27 Ten Productions |
| Distributors: | --> |
| Runtime: | 13 minutes |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
The Gift is a 2015 Scottish short film by 27 Ten Productions based on Elvis Presley's 11th birthday.[1] It was directed and written by Gabriel Robertson and stars Brady Permenter, Amye Gousset, and Xander Berkeley. It was produced in Presley's hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi.
Elvis and his mother, Gladys, drive to Tupelo Hardware Co. for him to choose a birthday present for his 11th birthday. Although Elvis had always had a bike in his eye, he instead chooses a rifle, much to his mother's dismay. After she prohibits him from buying the gun, the store owner takes him outside and persuades him to buy a guitar instead. Elvis accepts the instrument and starts to become attached to it on the way home. The film ends with Elvis entering their house, with a sign saying "Presley" on the front door.
The Gift was filmed on location in Tupelo, Mississippi. The credits include a recording of Presley's single "That's All Right".
The film has received mostly positive reviews.
| Award | Category | Recipients | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo Film Festival | Best International Short Film | |||
| Honorable Mention | Brady Permenter | |||
| Sanford International Film Festival | Best Director | Gabriel Robertson | ||
| Best Acting | Ensemble | |||
| Audience Award | ||||
| Oxford Film Festival | Best Mississippi Narrative Film | |||
| Honolulu Film Awards | Best Short | |||
| Foyle Film Festival | Best Short Film | |||
| Edinburgh International Film Festival | Best Short Film | |||
| Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival | Best International Short Film |