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Special People is the award-winning debut feature film from 104 films. It is adapted from the hit comedy short about an egotistical filmmaker who clashes with a group of stroppy disabled teens while making a community film.
Guerilla Films released Special People in UK cinemas in November 2008 to great critical acclaim and the film is represented Internationally by Mercury Media.
For International Sales see www.mercurymedia.org For UK Distribution see www.guerilla-films.com
"A milestone in mainstream cinema"
- Patrick Barkham, The Guardian
"Tender, touching and very very funny" ****
- David Edwards, The Mirror
"A low key delight" ****
- Tim Evans, Sky Movies
"A gold star for this cheeky send up" ****
- Stella Papamichael, Film Four
"A little picture with a big heart" ****
- Daily Express
"Nicely observed and crisply played" ***
- Xan Brooks, The Guardian
"Low on budget, but large of heart" ***
- Laurence Phelan, The Indpendent
"Smart and pointed, and especially funny because its so politically incorrect" ****
- Rich Cline, BBC 5 Live
"A well-observed tale with a big heart" ****
- Allan Hunter, Screen International
""David Proud, Robyn Frampton and Jason Maza are excellent" ***
- Derek Malcolm, Evening Standard
“A triumph of understated, heartfelt humour” ****
- Radio Times
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Winner! Best Film - Moscow Disability Film Festival |
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Winner! Best Film - Calgary Picture This Disability Film Festival |
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Winner! Best Film - Britspotting Film Festival Berlin 2008 |
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Edinburgh Film Festival Michael Powell Award Nominee 2007 |
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Screening in Competition Gijon International Film Festival 2007 |
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Opening Film London Disability Film Festival 2008 |
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In Competition Seattle Film Festival 2008 |
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Official Selection - Sarasota Film Festival 2008 |











