White Feather
1919, the Great War is over, a young man is trying to rebuild his life. When he is handed a white feather for being a “Conscientious Objector” memories of the last three years coming flooding back.
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Daniel ArbonDirector
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Daniel ArbonWriter
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Daniel ArbonProducer
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Charlotte EllenProducer
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Robert MooreKey Cast"George"
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Penelope WildgooseKey Cast"Mrs Teesdale"
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Pete MeredithKey Cast"Charlie"
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Tom RiddellKey Cast"Tom"
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:9 minutes 3 seconds
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Completion Date:February 11, 2020
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Production Budget:2,500 GBP
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2.4:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Short Film Reviews FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
June 27, 2020
Official Selection -
OFFA OnlineOakville, Ontario
Canada
June 22, 2020
Official Selection, Online Premiere -
Birmingham Film FestivalBirmingham
United Kingdom
UK Premiere
Nominated Best Cinematography, Best Costume -
Gold Coast International Film Festival
Australia
Official Selection -
Wallachia International Film FestivalWallachia
Romania
September 11, 2020
European Premiere
Official Selection, Special Mention -
Global Indie Film Festival
Official Selection
Daniel began his career in the arts as an Actor, graduating from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in 2011. Always having a passion for film, he learned filmmaking from his time on film sets as an actor and set builder. He originally trained as a metalworker and moved into construction and property development after a brief period as a trainee Officer in the British Army. He made his first film “Ironheart” in 2016 and formed a company Middle Realm Productions, producing his own short drama and corporate films. He continues to work as an Actor and Set builder/Prop maker
I had heard the story of my Great-Grandfather numerous times, but it was only on the last telling that I learnt of his “White-feather treatment”. I was immediately outraged at the injustice of such an incident and knew that I wanted to turn it into a short film.
The reality of making such a film with next to no budget was daunting to say the least, however I was overwhelmed by the number of people who believed in the story and offered their support. I hope all the cast, crew and supporters are as proud as I am of what we have managed to achieve.