Victims

2011, 15 minutes

VICTIMS deals with domestic violence and its consequences and follows news of planned government cuts to refuge centres across the UK.

Local journalist Ellen (Hattie Morahan) pays a visit to a West London council estate to present a Bravery Award to hard-working, 'Have-a-Go-Hero' Gavin (Rob Talbot), who has been left mentally disabled after a vicious attack by local youths and is now under the full-time care of his wife, Susan (Briana Corrigan). Over the course of her interview, and after a hostile encounter with her teenage son, Jason (Jack Thompson), Ellen soon uncovers the startling truth behind Susan's relationship with her husband and an ill-judged act of violence that has had a severe impact on all of their lives. Directed by Tim Berry Written By Rick Hughes Produced by Chris Carr Script was nominated for 2012 Scottish BAFTA Film has been shown on Shorts TV in USA