Acclaimed Drama Will Be Shown at Guild Cinema in Albuquerque on Saturday, August 29 at 1pm
Ma Prison is the kind of story that captures everything I adore about filmmaking — fusing my love for music, cinema, and discovering human bonds in unexpected ways”— Kitty HarperALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Kitty Harper, a versatile British filmmaker, writer, director, and composer, is delighted to confirm that her striking short drama Ma Prison has been officially chosen to be shown at the 9th Annual Mindfield Film Festival. The event runs from August 27 to 30, 2026, at the historic Guild Cinema in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Ma Prison is scheduled for Saturday, August 29th, during the 1pm block at Guild Cinema.The film secured top honors in the festival’s May/June 2026 Bi-Monthly Competition, receiving the Diamond Award for Best Short Film, the Diamond Award for Best Actress (Sophie Bullock), the Diamond Award for Best Original Score (Kitty Harper), and the Platinum Award for Best Supporting Actor (Susannah May). These achievements moved Ma Prison into consideration for the curated live festival lineup.
About the Film
Ma Prison centers on a young girl (Sophie Bullock) trying to cope with the devastating death of her mother while facing bullying and a harmful relationship with her French teacher (Susannah May). As tension rises, she discovers a deeper, surprising reason behind her teacher’s severe behavior. The film offers a moving examination of grief, empathy, anger, and the intricate ties that bind us. Written, directed, edited, and scored by Kitty Harper, with executive producer Herb Jackson Jr. and producers Kevin McDonagh and Natalie Bark (in association with Movie Cauldron / I Ain’t No Herb Jackson Studios), the short combines psychological drama with emotional resonance.“Ma Prison is the kind of story that captures everything I adore about filmmaking — fusing my love for music, cinema, and discovering human bonds in unexpected ways,” said Kitty Harper. “Earning multiple Diamond Awards at Mindfield and then being selected for the live festival is truly thrilling. I’m thankful to the whole cast and crew, especially Sophie and Susannah for their remarkable performances, and to the Mindfield team for supporting bold, independent voices.”Ma Prison was previously shown at the 2025 Birmingham Film Festival and received two nominations at the 2026 Midlands Movies Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Sophie Bullock) and Best Music (Kitty Harper’s original score).
About Mindfield Film Festival
Mindfield Film Festival • Albuquerque stands as one of the city’s top events for honoring visionary independent cinema. The festival presents features, shorts, and music videos from around the world during its yearly live event at Guild Cinema, along with year-round bi-monthly online competitions. Its mission is to highlight bold, alternative voices that challenge conventions and advance the craft of filmmaking. Selected films compete for awards across many categories, with screenplay cash prizes awarded at the live festival.For additional details on the festival and schedule, go to: mindfieldff.com.
Kitty Harper is a classically trained composer, filmmaker, screenwriter, and playwright from the UK. With experience in theatre (including West End productions) and a degree in Music Composition from Coventry University, she crafts genre-blending stories that frequently explore LGBTQ+ themes, human relationships, and emotional depth. Ma Prison is part of her expanding collection of award-winning short films.
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