The Gift (2015 Scottish film)
The Gift is a 2015 Scottish short film by 27 Ten Productions based on Elvis Presley's 11th birthday.[1] It was directed and written by Gabriel Robertson and stars Brady Permenter, Amye Gousset, and Xander Berkeley. It was produced in Presley's hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi.
| The Gift | |
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| Produced by | Ken Petrie |
| Written by | Gabriel Robertson |
| Screenplay by | Gabriel Robertson |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Blair Mowat |
Production company | 27 Ten Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 13 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
Elvis and his mother, Gladys, drive to Tupelo Hardware Co. for him to choose a birthday present for his 11th birthday. Although Elvis had always had a bike in his eye, he instead chooses a rifle, much to his mother's dismay. After she prohibits him from buying the gun, the store owner takes him outside and persuades him to buy a guitar instead. Elvis accepts the instrument and starts to become attached to it on the way home. The film ends with Elvis entering their house, with a sign saying "Presley" on the front door.
Cast[2]
- Brady Permenter as Boy
- Amye Gousset as Mother
- Xander Berkeley as Forrest Bobo
Production
The Gift was filmed on location in Tupelo, Mississippi.[2] The credits include a recording of Presley's single "That's All Right".
Reception
The film has received mostly positive reviews.
Awards
| Award | Category | Recipients | Result |
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| Tupelo Film Festival | Best International Short Film | Gabriel Robertson
Ken Petrie 27 Ten Productions |
Won |
| Honorable Mention | Brady Permenter | Won | |
| Sanford International Film Festival | Best Director | Gabriel Robertson | Nominated |
| Best Acting | Ensemble | Nominated | |
| Audience Award | Gabriel Robertson
Ken Petrie 27 Ten Productions |
Nominated | |
| Oxford Film Festival | Best Mississippi Narrative Film | Gabriel Robertson
Ken Petrie 27 Ten Productions |
Won |
| Honolulu Film Awards | Best Short | Gabriel Robertson
Ken Petrie 27 Ten Productions |
Won |
| Foyle Film Festival | Best Short Film | Gabriel Robertson
Ken Petrie 27 Ten Productions |
Nominated |
| Edinburgh International Film Festival | Best Short Film | Gabriel Robertson | Nominated |
| Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival | Best International Short Film | Gabriel Robertson
Ken Petrie 27 Ten Productions |
Won |
References
- "Scottish filmmakers enjoy international success at Palm Springs". Creative Scotland. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- Cotton, C. Richard (2014-07-30). "London movie makers film in Tupelo". The Lee County Courier. Retrieved 2020-02-12.