Hunting Bears Written and Directed by Jason Ruddy, is a glimpse into the life of Andy who has suddenly become a carer for his older Brother Kenny.  After a lifetime spent resisting responsibility, Andy is struggling to come to terms with his situation and makes one last attempt to re-connect.  The Film stars Nathaniel Parker (Stardust, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries) and Joel Beckett (The Office, Green Street)

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Won Best Film at

IE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL in Madrid

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Won Best First Time Director at

THE EUROPE FILM FESTIVAL UK

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Won the Social Award at

LA MIRANDA TABU FILM FESTIVAL in Spain

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Won in the Open Category at

BARRIE FILM FESTIVAL in Canada

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Won Best Script at

AROUCA FILM FESTIVAL in Portugal

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In Official Selection at

40th CAMBRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL (BAFTA Qualifying)

KINGSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in London

ATTIC THEATRE FILM FESTIVAL in Wales

OLHAR FILM FESTIVAL in Brazil

MEGLIO MATTI CHE CORTI (Better Crazy Than Shorts) in Italy

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UK Film Review critic Joe Beck gave Hunting Bears four stars, calling it "an excellent example of how to make a short film about a difficult subject, and fill it with heart and class in equal measure".  The full article can be viewed here

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Film Hounds magazine also gave the film four stars and wrote "There's an art to a short film, compressing story telling into its most basic minimalist elements. What [director] Jason Ruddy understands is the importance of a stripped-down story, good tension and great actors."  The full article can be viewed here

 

The full film Hunting Bears is now available to watch below;