Private Project

A Mother's Touch

A Mother’s Touch is a coming of age drama set in 90s Leeds about a family of three men attempting to come to terms with the absence of their powerful matriarch. The story focuses on the youngest of the three men, 15-year-old Chris, who thrusts himself into manhood, ignorant of the consequences. Meanwhile, a conflict grows between Chris and his older brother who attempts to fill the void left by their mother as the father’s mind is lost in the past. For the family to survive this ordeal they must come together.

  • Michael R. Houghton
    Director
  • Michael R. Houghton
    Writer
  • Zahrin Redza
    Producer
  • Michael R. Houghton
    Producer
  • Rhys Gannon
    Key Cast
    "Chris"
  • Charlie Harris
    Key Cast
    "Luke"
  • Pete Cuffe
    Key Cast
    "Father"
  • Justine Summers
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Harrison Hartley
    Key Cast
    "Thomas"
  • Clodagh Treacy
    Production Designer
  • Stephanie Zarilho
    1st Assistant Director
  • Phoebe Snellgrove
    Editor
  • Alice Rudwick
    Costume Designer
  • Richard Brunton
    Sound Recordist
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 20, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Michael R. Houghton

Michael is a filmmaker and photographer based in London. Since completing his first short film in 2014, Michael has worked on multiple award-winning feature and short form projects, which have been received by audiences internationally. He has also created imagery and film for a range of start-up and established companies.

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