My Sweet Prince (2019)
Alcopops, VHS tapes, cigarettes, boys, MSN Messenger, Placebo - this is 2003. Set on the Isle of Wight, fragments of the director's own teenage video diaries collide with the fictional story of 15-year-old Tommy in this short film about a boy's search for connection in the advent of the internet age. Infatuated with his best friend's boyfriend and unable to truly reveal himself to anyone, Tommy feels an overwhelming sense of isolation on the small chalk island he calls home. Desperate to be seen, he logs on to family computer, clicks connect and opens MSN.
Director: Jason Bradbury
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: March 12, 2019
Cast
- Yodi Roodner - Tommy
- Jacob Avery - Stefan
- Rio Thake - Aaron
- Oliver Bickers - Conor
- Aoife Checkland - Layla
- Sophie Oliver - Sarah
- Harry Saward - mysweetprince
- Arlo McGowan - Oliver (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Patrick Jonsson
Cinematography: Anna MacDonald
Editing: Jason Bradbury
Production: Hello Mozart, Plimsoll Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
coming of age, lgbt, lgbt teen, gay theme, short film
More Films by Director: Jason Bradbury
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Sweet Prince about?
- Alcopops, VHS tapes, cigarettes, boys, MSN Messenger, Placebo - this is 2003. Set on the Isle of Wight, fragments of the director's own teenage video diaries collide with the fictional story of 15-year-old Tommy in this short film about a boy's search for connection in the advent of the internet age. Infatuated with his best friend's boyfriend and unable to truly reveal himself to anyone, Tommy feels an overwhelming sense of isolation on the small chalk island he calls home. Desperate to be seen, he logs on to family computer, clicks connect and opens MSN.
- Who directed My Sweet Prince?
- My Sweet Prince was directed by Jason Bradbury.
- Who stars in My Sweet Prince?
- My Sweet Prince stars Yodi Roodner, Jacob Avery, Rio Thake, Oliver Bickers, Aoife Checkland, Sophie Oliver.
- How long is My Sweet Prince?
- My Sweet Prince has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is My Sweet Prince?
- My Sweet Prince is a Drama film.
- Where was My Sweet Prince produced?
- My Sweet Prince was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of My Sweet Prince?
- The themes of My Sweet Prince include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.