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Wish 143 is a 2009 British live action short film. The film's run time is approximately 24 minutes. It was written by Tom Bidwell, directed by Ian Barnes, and produced by Samantha Waite.
A terminally ill 15-year-old boy named David is granted a wish by a charitable foundation named the Dreamscape Charity. His request is not for a trip to Walt Disney World or meeting a famous footballer; his wish is to lose his virginity before he dies.
Original Release
11/19/2009
US Release
02/11/2011
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Samuel Holland | David |
| Rory Kinnear | Wishman |
| Kieran Hardcastle | Burns |
| Lizzie Roper | Nurse |
| Kalum Johnson | Teddy |
| Oliver Arundale | Tim |
| Dean Andrews | Bus Driver |
| Jim Carter | Priest |
| Chanel Cresswell | Amy |
| Ace Bhatti | Consultant |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Samuel Holland | David |
| Rory Kinnear | Wishman |
| Kieran Hardcastle | Burns |
| Lizzie Roper | Nurse |
| Kalum Johnson | Teddy |
| Oliver Arundale | Tim |
| Dean Andrews | Bus Driver |
| Jim Carter | Priest |
| Chanel Cresswell | Amy |
| Ace Bhatti | Consultant |
| Annette Badland | Carol |
| Goran Kostic | Milan |
| Dolya Gavanski | Sofia |
| Jodie Whittaker | Maggie |
| Cath Cornforth | Nurse Jessica |
| Charlie Walsh | Amanda Braithwaite |
| Sam Holland | David |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Claire Spencer Cook | Executive Producer |
| Emily Kyriakides | Executive Producer |
| Gerard O'Malley | Executive Producer |
| Ian Barnes | Producer |
| Paul Ashton | Producer |
| Samantha Waite | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2011 | Oscar | Best Short Film, Live Action | Nominated |
