Academy Boy - Directed by Luke Jin

Project Type: Short Film

Project Title: Academy Boy

Brief Synopsis: Jian, a Chinese immigrant - is thrust into the world of English football when he drives his talented footballer son Theo to a crucial trial at a Premiership youth academy. But Jian’s desperate attempts to galvanise his son threaten their relationship and raise the eyebrows of the coaches for the wrong reasons.

Runtime: 17 minutes 24 seconds

Completion Date: May 1, 2024

Country of Origin: England

Language: English

Credits

Director: Luke Jin

Writer: Luke Jin

Producer: Luke Jin, Amy Banks

Cinematographer: Jack Mortimer

Editor: Luke Jin

Key Cast:

Chris Lei,

Stefan Boehm,

Tyler Madolid,

Callum Broome