Hannah Kathryn Kelso, a BAFTA and BIFA nominated writer from the small, rural community of Alloa in the east of Scotland.

They graduated from NFTS in 2021, and their pilot script ‘The Velvet Teddies’ which was nominated for the All3Media New Drama Script Award.

Kelso co-wrote the standout short film ‘Night of the Living Dread’ which received the nomination for BAFTA Best British Short Animation in 2022, and British Independent Film Awards Best Short in 2022, and there is interest in it as a feature.

They were also shortlisted for BAFTAs prestigious Rocliffe TV comedy writing competition for their comedy pilot ‘Mooncats’ , and Kelso is a Warner Bros Creative Scholar and a Donald Dewar Arts Awardee.

Kelso’s newest short, FIRST TIMER, is about a caregiver named Meghan and her first week on the job as a home carer. She's left alone to visit the elderly Bonnie who has a refreshing, yet challenging approach to her personal care.

Ladies and gentlemen, Kelso’s newest short, FIRST TIMER, is about a caregiver named Meghan and her first week on the job as a home carer. She's left alone to visit the elderly Bonnie who has a refreshing, yet challenging approach to her personal care.

This film is endearing on so many levels. It was such a joy to watch even though it ends on a bit of a sad note, we aren’t left with a feeling of sadness. We’re left with the feeling that we should all pay more attention to the older generation. Learn to interact with them, learn from them and even gain some wisdom from them. 

Bonnie, even left Meghan with a few words of that wisdom, by saying, “You just keep going.” And many of you need to hear that, regardless of what happens in life, just keep going. 

Kelso went bold by filming in 16mm, something I’m lucky enough to see once or twice a year. Real film adds a different feel to the story and in this case, it’s used to compliment the time period in which Bonnie has also lived. And she filmed life in full Technicolor. 

The cinematography is bright, joyful and refreshing and complements the life of Bonnie, as well as again the words of wisdom she gave to Meghan.

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