Mad About The Boy

In a run-down Northern town, virginal 15-year old Heidi’s best friend sets her up on a date with a boy she likes but she is horrified to find out he only agreed to it because he has been told Heidi will have sex with him. Her dream date turns into a heart-breaking and gut-wrenching ordeal when his gang force her to do it.
    A gritty and heart-breaking  coming-of-age story made with warmth and compassion in the deprived areas of Northumberland.

The film was Written and Directed by Andy Mark Simpson and was Produced by Tyneside company 4th Dimension Entertainment - Vicky Harrison, Garry Douglas and Richard Reay.

Shelley (Alex Scott) and Heidi (Madeleine Clark)

Dean (Dylan Turnbull) and Heidi (Madeleine Clark)

Heidi and Shelley go to meet the gang

Heidi (Madeleine Clark) preparing for her date

How to watch the film:
If you are a producer or you program a film festival and you would like to see the full film please contact info @ bedefilms.co.uk to request a screener or to receive the password to watch the film on Vimeo.

Mad About The Boy from Andy Mark Simpson on Vimeo.

This is the debut screen appearance of young actress Madeleine Clark who has since appeared in a leading role in feature film 'Unconditional' which was screened at the prestigious Slamdance Film Festival in Utah. See the trailer below

Unconditional / Slamdance Teaser Trailer from Stone City Films on Vimeo.

Heidi (Madeleine Clark) being convinced by Shelley (Alex Scott)

Title: Mad About The Boy
4th Dimension Entertainment (distributed by Bede Films)
Genre: Teen film
            Coming-of-age
            Social realist drama
Duration: 9 mins 55 seconds
Writer-Director: Andy Mark Simpson
Producer: Victoria Harrison, Garry Douglass, Richard Reay
Heidi: Madeleine Clark
Shelley: Alex Scott
Dean: Dylan Turnbull
Chantelle: Lauren Kellegher
Little Sister: Skyla Arnott-Pearce
DoP: Richard Reay
Music: Stuart Walkinshaw
Editing: Mark Waters
Sound Recordist: Chris McQuilan
Camera Assistant: Garry Douglass
                            John A.C Allen
Sound Design: Chris McQuillan

Chantelle (Lauren Kellegher) and Heidi (Madeleine Clark)

Heidi (Madeleine Clark) remembers being as young as her sister (Skyla Arnott-Pearce)