The Phone Call
New York Premiere

The Phone Call

Shorts in Competition: Narrative
| U.K. | 21 MINUTES | English
Drama, Thriller, Music, Relationships
Heather (played by Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins) is a shy lady who works at a helpline call center. When she receives a phone call from a mystery man (played by Oscar winner Jim Broadbent), she has no idea that the encounter will change her life forever.

Screening in Shorts Program: Handle With Care

Cast & Credits
Directed by
Mat Kirkby
Mat Kirkby is an award-winning commercial, music video director, and writer working out of Ridley Scott Associates in London. His work includes videos for Adele, Basement Jaxx, and Muse, and ads for Nike and Playstation. Mat has appeared on the cover of Screen International as a ‘UK Star of Tomorrow.’
Director
Mat Kirkby
Screenwriter
Mat Kirkby, James Lucas
Producer
Mat Kirkby, James Lucas
Editor
Lizzie Graham
Cinematographer
Ole Bratt-Birkeland
Executive Producer
Mat Kirkby, James Lucas
Composer
Andrew Wallace, Andrew Ross
Cast
Sally Hawkins, Jim Broadbent

Contacts
International Sales Contact
Derry O'Brien
NITV
Dublin, Dublin 2
Phone: 1679 7309
Derry@network-irl-tv.com
US Sales Contact
Derry O'Brien
NITV
Dublin, Dublin 2
Phone: 1679 7309
Derry@network-irl-tv.com
Press Contact
James Lucas
RSA Films
London, W1F 9RH
Phone: +442074377426
jlucas@rsafilms.co.uk
Print Source
Mat Kirkby
RSA FILMS
London, W1F9RH
Phone: +447956368593
mkirkby@rsafilms.co.uk
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