A Wandsworth film maker has been shortlisted for the prestigious Best of Borough Film Awards (BoBs) - a competition celebrating grassroots filmmaking talent in London.
Rupert Raby's Molly and Plum is among 13 shortlisted films that people can view online and vote for at filmlondon.org.uk/bobs.
The film tells the story of a troublesome youth who meets his match when doing community service in a care home and an impromptu road trip in a stolen van leads the duo to some surprising places.
The BoBs celebrate the finest short films produced through the London Borough Film Fund Challenge - a scheme that offers film makers up to £4,000 towards producing a short film in order to help discover, nurture and support the capital’s filmmaking talents.
Wandsworth Council’s arts spokesman, Councillor Paul Ellis, said: ““We have a remarkable pool of talent in Wandsworth and this competition will help more of our residents to discover the resources available to help them make their first steps into the filmmaking industry.”
The BoBs are split into two categories, each with a cash prize of £2,000.
A panel of experts will pick the Jury Award winner and the film with the highest number of votes from the public will claim the Audience Award at the ceremony at BAFTA on July 6.
Voting closes on Monday.
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