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In the center of the movie „The Heavy Load“ stands the 11year old Jimmy Spencer,
whom we follow on his special journey with all his emotional ups and downs.
He is a strange boy, who has no use for the children of his neighbourhood.
When Jimmy’s mother suddenly falls sick, he desperately looks for something that can help her.
He finally comes up with the great, yet for any grown up utopian, idea to become a cast member in a motion picture.
Jimmy believes that that would give his mother another reason to get well so she can admire him in that movie.
With great dedication he follows through with his plan.
Soon his dream seems to fall apart as many obstacles appear until he meets a very special person.
What is special with this short-film-project is, that it brings together a diverse group of international actors,
some successful and known in the movie industry, some less known.
They all want to contribute their knowledge and experience wholeheartedly to this project on an honorary basis.
Member of the cast is for example the renowned Hollywood actor Gary Lewis, known for his roles in “Billy Elliot”, “Gangs of New York”, “Goal” and “Eragon”.
As the cinematographer David Acereto has agreed to participate. He is known for his work in “Grand Piano” or “Libertador”
This short film will be shot in English as an international production at German locations.
It has great chances to premiere in 2015 at an international festival like the Berlinale or Cannes. It is expected to be shown at other international festivals.