Maple Leaf

A teenage love story, that also battles with the huge weight of Mental Health and teenage emotions. Jake lives his life putting on a different persona each day, hiding the fact he is struggling with his emotions. What happens next, he was not ready for...

  • Connor Raithby
    Director
    Celestial, The Quarantine Couple
  • Connor Raithby
    Writer
    Celestial, The Quarantine Couple
  • Emily Wells
    Co-Writer
  • Connor Raithby
    Producer
    Celestial, The Quarantine Couple
  • Connor Raithby
    Editor
    Celestial, The Quarantine Couple
  • Dan Watson
    Soundman
  • Mark Littlewood
    Key Cast
    "Grandad"
  • Peyia Wren Chambers
    Key Cast
    "Sophie"
  • Matthew Brooks
    Key Cast
    "Jake"
  • Matthew Steven-James
    Key Cast
    "Mike"
  • Chris Rowles
    Key Cast
    "Landlord"
  • Julian Raithby
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Kathryn Raithby
    Key Cast
    "Mum"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 3, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    235 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • European Film Festival
    Europe
    October 1, 2022
    Best Short Film
  • One Earth Awards
    India
    September 30, 2022
    Best Short Film
  • TRILOKA Film Awards
    India
    October 25, 2022
    Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Editor
  • New Jersey Awards
    Jersey
    November 2, 2022
    Best International Short Film, Best Actress
  • Indie Cine Tube Awards
    India
    November 8, 2022
    Best Short Film
  • Indo French International Film Festival

    Best Short Film
Distribution Information
  • YouTube
    Distributor
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: All Rights, Internet
Director - Connor Raithby
Director Statement

"Dont let the past determine your future. Do what you love, and love what you do