The film explores the temporary madness and isolation experienced by a middle-aged man played by Paul McGann as he battles for reason and stability with worlds past and present in need of closure and the strength to continue on his life's journey without his long-term companion.
Written and directed by Mark McGann and starring his real life his brother Paul McGann, Perplexed Music is inspired by the Elizabeth Barrett Browning Sonnet of the same name, and includes an original soundtrack by McGann performed with a haunting beauty by Stephanie Grace Kennedy.
Written & Directed by
Mark McGann
Cast
Paul McGann ... Man
Emma Campbell-Jones ... Woman
Sonny McGann ... Young man
Abra Thompson ... Young woman
Stephanie Grace Kennedy ... Busker
Kathryn Carmichael ... Castle Visitor
Reid Anderson ... Tourist
Jude Anderson ... Tourist
Winner of 33 separate International Film Festival Awards Including:
Around International Film Festival 2018
Jury Award Best Director
Mark McGann
ARFF Barcelona
Around International Film Festival 2017
Jury Award Best Short Film
Clare Cahill
Mark McGann
Julie Eagleton
ARFF Paris edition
Firenze FilmCorti Florence 2018
Winner
Miglior Film Best Production
Mark McGann (director/producer)
Clare Cahill (producer)
Julie Eagleton (producer)
Drama Direct (production company)
LA Shorts Awards 2018
Winner
Diamond Award Best Short Film
Mark McGann (director)
Clare Cahill (producer)
Julie Eagleton (producer)
Drama Direct (production company)
Newcastle International Film Festival UK 2018
Winner
Victorem Best Short
Red Corner Film Festival Sweden 2018
Winner
Festival Award Best Cast
Mark McGann (director)
Clare Cahill (producer)
Julie Eagleton (producer)
Drama Direct (production company)
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