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Spud

  • 103 mins
  • Feature
  • 2010

It’s South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it’s Spud Milton’s first year at an elite boys only private boarding school.–

Director

Donovan Marsh

Cast

John Cleese, Troye Sivan

Writers

Donovan Marsh, John Van De Ruit

Composer

Ed Jordan

Awards

 

2011 Winner SAFTA Golden Horn
Best Achievement in Editing – Feature Film
Megan Gill

2011 Nominee SAFTA Golden Horn
Best Achievement in Sound Design – Feature Film
Barry Donnelly

2011 Nominee SAFTA Golden Horn
Best Feature Film

2011 Nominee SAFTA Golden Horn
Best Actor – Feature Film
Troye Sivan

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