As well as Children

Every Day for Evening Films production. Produced, directed, put together by Daniel Mitelpunkt.With: Mark Doyle, Rosie Thomson, Matthew Cullum, Kirsty Bushell, Rupert Simonian, Louise Rose rose bush, James Hayes, Alan Williams, Philip Arditti.Facing fatherhood for your second time, an immature guy tries to atone for past failures in "As well as Children," a so-so debut feature getting a sociological bent compiled by michael Leigh disciple Daniel Mitelpunkt. Created through improvisation, discussion and testing, the figures appear three-dimensional, nevertheless the protagonist is actually problematic it's confusing his plight while he lies his way much much deeper in to a hole. Domestic broadcast, ancillary and indie showcases might be best bets for additional viewing. When thirtysomething Midlands restaurant worker Joe (Mark Doyle) finds out that his girlfriend (Kirsty Bushell) is expecting, he confesses, to her shock, he already features a boy. After she kicks him out, he decides to visit 16-year-old Jeremy (Rupert Simonian), whom he's not seen in years. This has come about as an unpleasant surprise for the lad and Joe's ex, family and pals, who all believe he's resided in the united states. TV thesp Rosie Thompson comprises a powerful impression since the wife of Joe's onetime friend (Matthew Cullum). Israel-born, U.K.-based multihyphenate Mitelpunkt shows a wrist watch for composition, but his story wants for poignancy.Camera (color, HD, widescreen), Nicolas Desaintquentin editor, Haim Asaf Litani music, Mitelpunkt production designer/costume designer, Anna Oldham-Cooper. Examined at Chicago Film Festival (New Company company directors, competing), March. 12, 2012. Running time: 80 MIN. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com