PERPLEXED MUSIC - A film by Mark McGann

The film explores the temporary madness and isolation experienced by a middle-aged man played by Paul McGann as he battles for reason and stability with worlds past and present in need of closure and the strength to continue on his life's journey without his long-term companion. Written and directed by Mark McGann and starring his real life his brother Paul McGann, Perplexed Music is inspired by the Elizabeth Barrett Browning Sonnet of the same name, and includes an original soundtrack by McGann performed with a haunting beauty by Stephanie Grace Kennedy. Written & Directed by Mark McGann Cast Paul McGann ... Man Emma Campbell-Jones ... Woman Sonny McGann ... Young man Abra Thompson ... Young woman Stephanie Grace Kennedy ... Busker Kathryn Carmichael ... Castle Visitor Reid Anderson ... Tourist Jude Anderson ... Tourist Winner of 33 separate International Film Festival Awards Including: Around International Film Festival 2018 Jury Award Best Director Mark McGann ARFF Barcelona Around International Film Festival 2017 Jury Award Best Short Film Clare Cahill Mark McGann Julie Eagleton ARFF Paris edition Firenze FilmCorti Florence 2018 Winner Miglior Film Best Production Mark McGann (director/producer) Clare Cahill (producer) Julie Eagleton (producer) Drama Direct (production company) LA Shorts Awards 2018 Winner Diamond Award Best Short Film Mark McGann (director) Clare Cahill (producer) Julie Eagleton (producer) Drama Direct (production company) Newcastle International Film Festival UK 2018 Winner Victorem Best Short Red Corner Film Festival Sweden 2018 Winner Festival Award Best Cast Mark McGann (director) Clare Cahill (producer) Julie Eagleton (producer) Drama Direct (production company)