I Love Luci

I Love Luci is a short film, written and directed by Colin Kennedy, and produced by Brian Coffey for Sigma Films.[1][2] It was awarded the BAFTA Scotland in 2011 for Best Short Film.[3]

I Love Luci
Film poster
Directed byColin Kennedy
Produced byBrian Coffey
Written byColin Kennedy
Starring
CinematographyBenjamin Kracun
Edited byJake Roberts
Production
company
Sigma Films
Release date
  • 8 October 2010 (2010-10-08) (United Kingdom)
Running time
12 minutes
CountryScotland
LanguageEnglish
Budget£67,000

Synopsis

The short film I Love Luci is a story of unrequited love and a dog's potential to influence the fortunes of a could-be couple. Marjorie, after a night of partying, seems to have lost her false teeth the day before her boyfriend is set to be released from prison.When she goes out the next day to walk her dog, she encounters her friend Tommy, who causes both chaos and assistance in Marjorie's day.

Production

Based upon an encounter that writer Colin Kennedy had near his office building, which also housed a heroin rehabilitation clinic, the film built upon a conversation he overheard between two addicts. Unlike others who frequented the building, this couple were both happy and endearing, qualities which sparked the idea that became the film.[4]

Kennedy and casting director Kathleen Crawford cast established actress and model Camilla Rutherford in the lead role of Marjory and newly discovered actor Colin Harris, only six months out of drama school, in the role of the lovesick Tommy. The combination of two actors at different stages of their careers brought a sense of balance to the completed film.[4]

Cast
  • Marjorie – Camilla Rutherford
  • Tommy – Colin Harris
  • Luci – Wilson the dog
  • Scumbag – Martin Docherty
  • Sidekick – Leo Horsfield
  • The Chemist – Sanjeev Kohli
  • The Dentist – Jimmy Chisholm

Release

I Love Luci has been invited to attend/compete at more than 50 international film festivals around the world including Palm Springs, AFI Film Fest, São Paulo and Clermont-Ferrand.[5][6]

I Love Luci had a theatrical release in Scotland and France. Worldwide rights are represented by sales agent Network Ireland Television.

Awards
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References
  1. "I Love Luci by Colin Kennedy | Short Film". Short of the Week. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  2. Sigma Films – I Love Luci
  3. "BAFTA Awards Search | BAFTA Awards". awards.bafta.org. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  4. "The Manhattan Short - One World - One Week - One Festival". www.manhattanshort.com. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  5. "2010 AFI Film Fest Guide". afifest.afi.com. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  6. "Best British Short Films". www.bestbritishshortfilms.com. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
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