SYNOPSIS
When a procession of Norman soldiers escort a group of prisoners through the depths of the forest, they are ambushed by a band of bloodthirsty thugs. The Normans routed and shown no mercy, a captive minstrel manages to trade his life for a song. Composed on the spot, he promises his attackers immortality through the ages. But sometimes legends are born by accident, and history can play a game of Chinese whispers with the truth.
ABOUT
Shot over one weekend in Langley Forest, Buckinghamshire - The Legend of Bob Leonard is Will's 5th Short Film to date. The film has been selected for various festivals worldwide including London SFF, Kerry SFF, Offline, Colchester, Exit 6 (where it was nominated for best film) and The Smalls.
Official selection at over 35 international festivals since May 2017. Proof of concept medieval comedy.
WINNER - Best Short, Satisfied Eye FF 2018
WINNER - Best Costume, Satisfied Eye FF 2018
NOMINATED - Best Short, Exit 6 International FF 2018
NOMINATED - Best Short, Maryland International FF 2018
NOMINATED - Best International Director, Portland Comedy FF 2018
NOMINATED - Best Original Score, Hamilton International Film Festival 2018
Written & Directed by WILL KENNING
Produced by SAM GRIEVES
Director of Photography JAMES KAR
Edited by BEN SCRIVEN
Stunts & Horses STEVE DENT