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British short drama ‘Ma Prison’ secures top honours at Mindfield Film Festival

In a significant achievement for independent British cinema, the short drama Ma Prison garnered multiple awards at the 9th Annual Mindfield Film Festival this August at the Guild Cinema in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event recognised the film with two of its most prestigious Diamond Awards, naming it Best Narrative Short and awarding Susannah May with Best Supporting Actress. Further accolades included a Gold Award for Sophie Bullock as Best Actress and a Bronze Award for Best Original Score, composed by the film’s creator, Kitty Harper. The narrative of Ma Prison centres on Millie, portrayed by Bullock, a young girl grappling with the loss of her mother while facing the austerity of her French teacher, Ms. Benoit, played by May. The plot unfolds as the two characters find themselves trapped together after school, leading Millie to uncover the underlying truth behind her teacher’s conduct. Through this encounter, the film examines themes of grief, empathy, and anger, serving as a study of the metaphorical prisons individuals inhabit. Kitty Harper served as the primary creative force behind the project, undertaking the roles of writer, director, editor, and composer. The production was a collaboration between The Movie Cauldron and I Ain’t No Herb Jackson Studios, produced by Kevin McDonagh and Natalie Bark, with Herb Jackson Jr. acting as executive producer. Shot on location in Birmingham, England, the film also features Paul Wren in the role of Millie’s father. Following the ceremony in New Mexico, Harper expressed gratitude for the international recognition, noting the significance of being featured alongside a diverse group of gifted artists. These recent victories build upon the film’s established momentum, which includes an official selection at the Birmingham Film Festival and various nominations at the Midlands Movies Awards. The Mindfield Film Festival in Albuquerque continues to position itself as a prominent venue for alternative and independent cinema, hosting bi-monthly competitions and an annual live showcase. The full roster of the 2026 live festival winners has been made available via the festival’s official website.

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