Saturday 11th May 2024
1:40pm – 2:10pm
MC001, University of Wolverhampton
Premiere of ava’s story and Director Q&A
This event will be interpreted.
ava’s story
Dir. Danny Murphy, UK, 2024 (Dur. 10min)
“Ava’s Story” is a compelling drama unraveling the dangers of online grooming. Witness 14-year-old Ava’s descent into manipulation at the hands of an older boy named Lewis as their virtual relationship takes a dark turn. Through Ava’s harrowing journey, the film sheds light on the pervasive risks of online interactions and the resilience required to confront them.
Film Credits:
Director and Editor: Danny Murphy
Producer: Louis Neethling
Writer: Jovita Bodamer-MacGregor
Production Manager: Alison Lynch
Art Director: Sian Stephens
Hair & Makeup Artist: Hannah McCormick
Director of Photography (DOP): Samuel Ash
Camera Assistant: William Horsefield
Interpreters: Charlotte Trimm and Jess Johnson
Sound Recordist: Luke Finn
Sound Designer: Dan Pugsley
Assistant Sound Designer: Matthew Noble
Colourist: Alex Bjorstorp
Runner: Leigh Ann
SignHealth Representatives: Chelsea Eguizabal, Isabel Hearn, Sankeetha Gathani
Special Thanks: Charlie Swinbourne, Megan Murphy, Reese Dowdican
CAST:
Ava: Chloe Burton
Lewis: Clinton Osondu
Adrian: Jude Powell
Theresa: Libby Welsh
Presenter: Fausta Jablonskyte
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