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Hearts and Minds

Based on real events. A forces family deal with the absence of their husband and father who is deployed in Afghanistan whilst coming up against prejudice at home.

  • THOMAS KEARNS-PHILLIPS
    Director
  • THOMAS KEARNS-PHILLIPS
    Writer
  • Rachel Brogan
    Producer
  • Alex Williams
    Key Cast
  • James Prentice
    Key Cast
  • Ishaan Dasgupta
    Key Cast
  • Mackenzie Clarke
    Key Cast
  • Eve Langthorne
    Key Cast
  • Eve Steele
    Key Cast
  • Danielle Henry
    Key Cast
  • Joshua Siddaway
    Storyboard Artist
  • Ward Butt
    Sound Recordist
  • Jamie Shaw
    Sound Recordist
  • Aiden McCarthy
    Clapper Loader
  • Rebecca Hegedus
    Make-Up
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 24, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Canon XF100
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - THOMAS KEARNS-PHILLIPS

A first time writer and director, Thomas has worked in and around Film making since graduating with 1st in Media Production from the University of Lincoln in 2009. He currently works in the media department of Salford City College and is planning more shorts as well as developing a feature length drama script.

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Director Statement

This film was inspired by my own childhood as part of a forces family. I've always thought that the families of deployed soldiers have been under-represented as their struggle is a hard one that only few can relate to. Whilst growing up, I also witnessed and endured subtle prejudice from a minority of the 'civilian' populace who had severe misconceptions about forces families. Though this film had no budget and minimal crew, I hope that the message comes across that in forces families, it's not just the soldier him/herself who makes sacrifices or suffers for their nations needs.