MY SONG - Award winning drama by C&B Films for BSLBT

WINNER: Lara Steward, Best Actress Clin D'Oeil Reims 2011
WINNER: Best Short Film, Amsterdam Deaf in the Picture 2011

Directed by William Mager:
http://wlmager.com
http://www.twitter.com/wlmager

Written by Charlie Swinbourne: http://charlieswinbourne.com
http://www.twitter.com/charlie_swin

My Song is the debut drama from C & B Films, a new production company headed by director William Mager and scriptwriter Charlie Swinbourne.

Starring Lara Steward, My Song is a coming of age story which follows Ellen, a young deaf girl stuck in the middle of the deaf and hearing worlds.

Feeling as if she doesn't fit in, Ellen learns sign language, attempting to enter the deaf world by taking part in a sign song competition in London. However Ellen is about to find her journey far more difficult than she first thought.

Funded by the British Sign Language Trust (BSLBT), who commission programmes in British Sign Language.

My Song is thought-provoking and reveals a hidden truth about the deaf community in Britain today.

The film premieres on the Community Channel and Film Four (on UK digital TV) on Monday 23rd May 2011. For full times, go to: http://bslbt.co.uk . It will be available in full online at http://www.bslbt.co.uk/programmes/

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CAST:
Ellen - Lara Steward
Colin - Daryl Jackson
Sign Teacher - Linda Richards
Mary - Cassie Raine
Jack - Will Dunn
Holly - Faith Alabi
Pats - Victoria Smith
Gaz - Adam Joselyn
David - Gary MacKay
Ben - David Hay

CREW:
Directed by William Mager
Written by Charlie Swinbourne
Director of Photography David Marsh
Produced by Dee Hellier
Editor Bim Ajadi

Online Editor Nadia Iqbal
Music and Sound James D Bell
Script Editor Barbara Cox
1st Assistant Director Richard Lynn
Sound Mixer David Lascelles
Designer James Rowell
Motion Graphics James Merry
Make up Designer Camilla Becket
Make up Artist Emmeline Rocci
Costume Designer Becky Garrity
Gaffer John Barker
Camera Assistant Sean Fox
Production Assistant Tom Tremayne

Camera Equipment supplied by
The Cruet Picture Company

Way of Living performed by
Sarah Harrison

A C&B Films Production for The British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust

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[CLinc0ln]

It's a film that speaks to you - and it proves that a great film doesn't need dialogue in order to get across its point. I can empathise and sympathise with her.

[billster1977]

@CLinc0ln Thank you for your lovely and perceptive comments on My Song. We really appreciate it!

[73busymum]

That's so so beautiful song!! is that movie?? What is called?? So i can get a dvd. Thanks..

[billster1977]

@73busymum The song is 'A Way of Living' by Sarah Harrison. It's not commercially available I'm afraid - but send me a message if you want to know more.

[Sianniexxxx]

I may have cried,,, alot! haha loved it! Signed music is my passion! x

[billster1977]

@Sianniexxxx Just been looking at the videos on your channel - very impressive!

[t075iana]

Was only watching this because of Will Dunn (and being a Harry Potter fan I wanted to see what he was like before DH P2). However, now I'm glad I watched it. It was a really thought provoking story and almost brought me to tears. It takes a lot to bring me to tears.

[Ministf]

this was beautiful. such a touching story.

[MISTORY2011]

can anyone recommend anymore signed film, this one was amazing bt its the only one i can find. I know BSLBT produces many films but i cant find them on the internet

[sliverbear]

Lara!! You were amazing!! I'm so proud of you!! =D Its a very deep video. Maybe through more videos like these, more messages can get out =D

[harryclarkhulk]

I loved this picture. Great story telling. I thought it was very well done. Even though I was about to give up after the part where the boss of the club rejects Ellen and when she has an argument with her mom, I was relieved by the way it ended.

[ladysolitary85]

Please Please Please Please tell me theres a dvd of this film? It is so deeply personal to me. I see myself as this girl.

[chiaboo]

Absolutely beautiful and so powerful, I want to share this with everyone I know here in the states. As an interpreter, I often encounter ignorance and this video reminded me that those moments of acceptance and understanding are one of the reasons I continue going back to work! Very well executed, powerful, and honest message. And a huge thank-you for employing deaf actors, I hope the American film industry takes notice!!

[AnnabelLloyd]

I cried, I felt so sorry for her. But I'm sorry I have to say it:

WILL DUNN <3

[CLinc0ln]

I love this film! It is really sad to watch someone who feels that they don't belong, who feels rejected and that no-one is interested in her. I thought she was going to commit suicide for a second at the end. Thank goodness someone displayed interest in her! It shows how one person can make all the difference in the world when so many don't give a damn and few actually care. Great, great inspirational film - there's always someone out there.