Experiencing Interruptions?

Aren't We Havin' A Good Time

Peter (NICHOLAS LUMLEY - ‘Paddington 2’, ‘Lady Macbeth’) a popular singer/stand-up entertainer of the seventies and eighties, resides in a care home in Nottingham as a result of Alzheimer’s dementia.
Kezz (KIERAN HARDCASTLE - ‘This Is England’, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’) his naturally-gifted event host of a grandson, assumed he was all but lost to the condition, until... during a routine visit, he's suddenly shocked and astonished to learn that due to the remarkable effects of music on the minds of those living with dementia - Peter still has the ability to perform his past songs.
Overcome by the desire to reconnect with his inspirational grandfather, Kezz decides to spontaneously and somewhat recklessly pull him out of the home to show him what he has achieved. Lost and confused, Peter re-enters his natural habitat once again.

As well as this film exploring innovative new ways in which we can approach dementia therapy, it is a call to action to prompt further discussions in offering us all new hope.

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"IMAGINATIVE AND AUTHENTIC. TURNS MANY OF OUR ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT DEMENTIA COMPLETELY UPSIDE DOWN"
- Dr. Karen Harrison Dening, Dementia UK.

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‘THE MORE WE CAN SHOWCASE IN FILM AND TV WITH DEMENTIA AT THE HEART, THE BETTER. 'AREN'T WE HAVIN' A GOOD TIME' BEAUTIFULLY SHOWS THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY, THE POWER IN MUSIC AND THE EVERLASTING MEMORIES WE CHERISH."
- BAFTA Award-winning actress and founder of 'Our Dementia Choir', Vicky McClure MBE.

  • Derry Shillitto
    Director
    'The Correction Unit'.
  • Kieran Hardcastle
    Writer
    'The True Meaning of Love'.
  • Chloe Elizabeth Martin
    Producer
    'Witches'.
  • Nicholas Lumley
    Key Cast
    "Peter"
    'Paddington 2', 'Lady Macbeth'.
  • Kieran Hardcastle
    Key Cast
    "Kezz"
    'This Is England', 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Feel-Good
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony FX6 10 bit
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Derry Shillitto

Derry has developed his empathic approach to storytelling working as a producer/director on a number of films, music videos and charitable adverts over the past ten years. His recent work in 2024 includes the feature film The Correction Unit as well as the short films "Lucy's Story" and "Aren't We Havin' a Good Time". He has also produced and directed several music videos for artists such as "Sleaford Mods", "Matt Maltese" and "Jake Bugg".

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