Billy Elliot meets flamenco. An upbeat drama about a young Aspergian from Essex who wants to dance flamenco in southern Spain but struggles against gypsy prejudice and his own setbacks to finally win at dance and in love. Based on an inspiring true story.
Shortlisted – Euroscript Screenwriting Competition (2016), Festival for Drama 2017 - Best of log lines and pitches (under title: 'Sun, Sea & Essex'), Official Selection - Rome Elephant Film Awards (2018).
(coming-of-age movie, 110 mins)
Status: available.
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Writing contests
Wildsound Monthly Writing Festival (May 2016) - 'Lorna's Island' read by Sean Kaufman.