Birthday Girl (2019)
This film relishes us with a true, intricate and accurate depiction of underrepresented characters, unspoken family dynamics and unheard communities in Manchester’s notorious Moss Side. Centred around B, a middle-aged woman balancing her role as a mother to an overprotective son, and her intimate relationships with other men. The film explores what happens when these two worlds collide.
Director: Portia A. Buckley
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Rebecca Callard as Bridget |
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David Judge as Shannon |
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Curtis Flowers as Chris |
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Ian Braddock as Terry |
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Flo Wilson as Jackie |
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Kieron Moore as Jay |
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Saskia Phillips as Sasha |
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Ash Patel as Mini Cab Driver |
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Kieron Tyler Spencer as Marlon |
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Elijah Virdee-Jones as Deshaun |
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Joan McGee as Woman in Bathroom |
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Doreen Robinson as Nanna |
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Greg Costello as Gareth |
| Camera | Dominica Eriksen | First Assistant Camera |
| Directing | Davy Hughes | First Assistant Director |
| Production | Michael Lindley | Producer |
| Sound | Hugo Parvery | Sound Mixer |
| Writing | Michael Lindley | Writer |
| Production | Jason Maza | Producer |
| Production | Holly Carrington | Line Producer |
| Crew | Andrew White | Mix Technician |
| Camera | Renny Borthwick | Grip |
| Lighting | Stuart Johnson | Gaffer |
| Production | Greg Costello | Associate Producer |
| Directing | Portia A. Buckley | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Eve Salter | Costume Design |
| Sound | Andy Low | Boom Operator |
| Camera | Lily Bertrand-Webb | Still Photographer |
| Sound | Dominik Masar | Boom Operator |
| Lighting | Luke Alen-Buckley | Lighting Technician |
| Art | Claire Molloy | Production Design |
| Crew | Adric Watson | Cinematography |
| Directing | Lois Griffiths | Third Assistant Director |
| Writing | Portia A. Buckley | Writer |
| Visual Effects | Thialy Sow | Visual Effects |
| Camera | Jonny Stillwell | Clapper Loader |
| Camera | Tukei Muhumuza | Best Boy Grip |
| Directing | Gabrielle Wood | Script Supervisor |
| Lighting | Dale McAndrew | Lighting Technician |
| Costume & Make-Up | Crystal Partington | Costume Assistant |
| Editing | Jodie Davidson | Colorist |
| Crew | Darryl Laycock | Technical Advisor |
