Website:
www.theballfilm.com

Synopsis:
Lonely misfit Amy Jones has noticed a new boy in her street. While playing football alone in the back lane she catches his attention and he begins to reach out to her in his own quirky way. However, Jack's world is complicated and after a promising start he seems to withdraw from her. It's only when Amy desperately needs help that Jack is forced to face his greatest fear and reveal the truth behind his mysterious behaviour. 'The Ball' portrays the tender beginnings of a burgeoning childhood friendship in which communication takes on touching, funny and inventive forms

Awards: Special Jury Prize, Lady Filmmakers Festival, LA '10 Best Film, 11mm Shortkicks, Berlin '11

Festival Screenings: Edinburgh International Film Festival '11, Giffoni International Film Fetival '11, Oberhausen International Short Film Festival'11, Lucas International Children's Film Festival, Germany '10 Lady Filmmakers Festival, LA '10 St. Johns International Women's Film Festival, Canada '10 European Youth Film Festival, Flanders '11 Filme'on Film Festival, Belgium '11 11mm Shortkicks, Berlin '11 Freeze Frame International Film Festival, Canada '11 International de Cine para Ninos, Mexico '11 CMS International Children's Film Festival, India '11 Viewfinders International Film Festival, Canada '11