Cat Skin



Genre:   Drama   |   Format:   Digital   |   Aspect ratio:   2.40:1   |   Duration:   97 min   |   Year:   2017

Synopsis

Cat Skin is a romantic and heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and winner of the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature Film at Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival (2017). The life of a shy and troubled photography student illuminates when her observational nature behind the camera lens sparks a chance encounter with the girl of her dreams.

Cast

Cat:   Jodie Hirst   |   April:   Caspian Faye   |   Steven:   Isaac Money   |   Sally / April’s Mum:   Caroline Oakes   |   Jim / April’s Dad:   Graham Cawte  |   Cat’s Mum:   Pip Henderson

CREW

Director:   Daniel Grasskamp   |   Cinematographer:   Joni Juutilainen   |   Screenwriter:   Daniel Grasskamp   |   Editor:   Daniel Grasskamp   |   Set design:   Marja-Lisa Hedenquist   |   Sound designer:   Shane Gravestock   |   Producer:   Daniel Grasskamp
Production:   Independent


Screenings

  • OutShine Film Festival Miami & Fort Lauderdale, USA
  • Giffoni Film Festival, Italy
  • North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, USA
  • Seoul International Youth Film Festival, South Korea
  • Oaxaca Film Festival, Mexico
  • PÖFF: Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Estonia
  • Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, USA

Nominations / Awards

  • WINNER: Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature - Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, USA
  • NOMINATION: Best Women's Feature - North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, USA
  • NOMINATION: Emergence Award - Oaxaca Film Festival, Mexico
  • NOMINATION: Gryphon Award - Giffoni Film Festival, Italy