Lambs

Jimmy, a big-hearted fourteen year old boy is facing a difficult decision - stay in his abusive home to protect his younger siblings, or leave to start a new life of his own.

New Zealand Production

Short 2012 Drama 15.00 minutes

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Jimmy (14) deals drugs at school, doesn’t do well in class, and is beaten by his mum’s boyfriend. His best friend has moved to another city and now Jimmy wants to leave as well. However, Jimmy protects his younger siblings from harm at home, and he doesn’t want to leave them. Now Jimmy must decide between self-preservation and self-sacrifice.

New Zealand International Film Festival

Jury Prize

Audience Award

2012: Berlin International Film Festival 'Generation'

Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival

Sydney Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival

Cork Film Festival

Wairoa Maori Film Festival

2013: Raindance Film Festival

Directors

Sam Kelly

Producers

Tom Hern

Screenplay Writers

Sam Kelly

Cast

Waka Rowlands
Jimmy

Dyanni Ross
Sasha

Shaden Te Huna
Blake

Crew

Denson Baker ACS | Director of Photography

Jeff Hurrell | Editor

Andy Smith | Production Designer

Production Company

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