The Road to the Oscars: A Friend of Dorothy

The filmmakers will trace the film’s journey from initial idea and script development through funding and production and festival life, culminating in its Oscar nomination. The discussion will offer rare behind-the-scenes insight into the creative and practical realities of bringing a short film to the world.

Total runtime 60min

Dorothy is a lonely widow whose body is failing, but her mind remains as bright as ever. When 17-year-old JJ accidentally kicks his football into her garden, he upends Dorothy’s daily routine of pills, prunes and crosswords, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. Despite being worlds apart in every way, the two come to find they have more in common than they could ever imagine.

This event is free and open to all (subject to age restrictions).

Ticket booking opens on Thursday 12 March at 12pm midday.

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