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Tourettes & I

#ThisIsTourettes. Co-Written and directed by Jack RH O'Sullivan who lives with Tourette Syndrome, Tourettes & I is a poignant story about trying to fit into the world where awareness is limited. The cast includes Ashton Cooper, Christopher Perifimou, Sarah Leigh, Josh Dudley, Christin Pruestel, Siobhan Bayford & Billy Chandler. Ashton Cooper plays a young adult with Tourettes who goes through the trials and tribulations of life where his tics impact him during a job interview. Going through prejudice and stress, he must learn to accept his Tourettes as a gift.

  • Jack RH O'Sullivan
    Director
    PsychoPath
  • Jack Bass
    Director of Photography / Editor
  • Jack RH O'Sullivan
    Writer
    PsychoPath
  • Will J Spires
    Writer
  • Sarah Leigh
    Producer
  • Will J Spires
    Producer
  • Ashton Cooper
    Key Cast
    "Liam Barker"
  • Christopher Perifimou
    Key Cast
    "Gregg"
    PsychoPath
  • Sarah Leigh
    Key Cast
    "Susan (Manager)"
    Silent Night
  • Christin Prusetel
    Key Cast
    "Estate Bully #1"
  • Josh Dudley
    Key Cast
    "Estate Bully #2"
  • Billy Chandler
    Key Cast
    "Sales Assistant"
    Boy in a Park, PsychoPath
  • Siobhan Bayford
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Lara Gibson (Voice)"
    April
  • Gary Mutch
    Music
  • Becky Morgan
    Script Supervisor
  • Andrew Howes
    Camera Assistants
  • Ovi Akpojotor
    Camera Assistants
  • Elliot Lewis - Baker
    Camera Assistants
  • Louis Charles Dalton
    Behind the Scenes
    PsychoPath
  • Jorge Perez
    Production Runners
  • Billy Chandler
    Production Runners
  • Sophie June Cooper
    Colorist
  • Gary Mutch
    Sound Design
  • Jack Bass
    Sound Design
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Coming of Age Drama
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 8 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 31, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    450 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Redcode RAW
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.00:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Ealing Film Festival
    Ealing
    United Kingdom
    November 27, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Lowestoft Film Festival
    Lowestoft
    United Kingdom
    October 23, 2022
    United Kingdom Premiere
    Special Recognition Award
  • BigSyn International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 28, 2022
    Award Winner
  • Golden Wheat Awards

    Turkey
    September 15, 2022
    JURY SPECIAL AWARDS
  • Europe Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    September 8, 2022
    Jury Award - Best Drama Film - Short
  • Europe Film Festival UK

    United Kingdom
    August 1, 2022
    Best Trailer
  • Black Cat International Film Festival

    Official Selection
  • MLC AWARDS

    Official Selection
  • Lift Off First Time Filmmakers
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Lift Off Global Network
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • LMFF

    Honourable Mention
Distribution Information
  • Movie Making Media
    Distributor
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: Internet, Free TV, Console / Handheld Device
  • Inclusivity Films
    Distributor
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: Internet, Free TV, Console / Handheld Device
  • Bass Films
    Distributor
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: Internet, Free TV, Console / Handheld Device
  • Inferno Switch Films
    Distributor
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: Internet, Video / Disc, Free TV, Console / Handheld Device
Director Biography - Jack RH O'Sullivan

O'Sullivan was born with Tourette Syndrome, Aspergers Syndrome and OCD and spent his life growing up with bullying, discrimination and trying to find himself.

He found a passion for the art of movies and would frequently visit the local Cinema on a near daily basis. It was doing this and collecting old cameras such as Camcorders, Super 8, and SD Cameras that he found his calling... to be a Film Director. He has since formed Movie Making Media, directed nine films, this one being his tenth, produced and DoP'd other shorts and is eager to further his own experience and skills, as well as making sure his productions get his crew and cast further into the Industry.

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Director Statement

This film is my passion project, and everyone both in my cast & crew gave 110% to bringing my story and vision to life in the hope of gaining awareness for Tourette Syndrome which myself, our lead Ashton, and the five Speakers during the closing credits all share. Tourettes is still a lesser known disability and is mainly depicted for humour, but this is not the case, tics can be painful and are uncontrollable and the way the public can see us depends on if they choose to be kind or mean. I have lived with this condition for my whole life , despite being diagnosed late. I didn't have much awareness growing up and we want to change that for the current and future generation.
Please watch this trailer and share it around as we all believe in it and could not be prouder.