Jury Award Screening: Grand Theft Hamlet

January 2021. The UK is in its 3rd lockdown and all entertainment venues remain closed. For theatre actors Sam and Mark, the future looks bleak. As the pandemic drags on, Mark - single and childless - is increasingly socially isolated, while Sam panics about how he is going to support his young family. They spend their days in the online digital world of Grand Theft Auto and when they stumble across a theater, they suddenly have an idea to stage a full production of Hamlet within the game. This film charts their ridiculous, hilarious and moving adventure as they battle violent griefers and discover surprising truths about life, friendship and the enduring power of Shakespeare.

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photo of Pinny Grylls
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Film Screenings

Credits

Directors:

Pinny Grylls, Sam Crane

Producer:

Rebecca Wolff, Julia Ton

Screenwriter:

Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane

Editor:

Pinny Grylls

Sound Designer:

Jamie Perera

Music:

Jamie Perera

Principal Cast:

Sam Crane, Mark Oosterveen, Jen Cohn

Contact

Publicity Contact:

Julia Ton
julia@project1961.com
+31620083321

Sales Agent:

Mike Runagall
Altitude Film Sales

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About
Year:
2024
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Runtime:
90 mins