Am delighted to report that Friend star Johanna Taylor has been awarded Best Actress at Milan’s Night of Comedy Shorts festival!
It’s a richly deserved gong, as Johanna delivered a powerful and nuanced performance, running the emotional spectrum from anger and regret to horrified guilt… no small achievement in the confines of a comedy thriller short.
Kate (Johanna Taylor) makes a dreadful discovery in Kelly Smith’s comedy thriller short Friend.
I was thrilled to have Johanna onboard our humble little project, as her filmography includes roles in high profile productions such as Kingsman: The Secret Service and recent Apple TV+ series Slow Horses, starring Gary Oldman.
Jo brought not only her formidable talent to the show, but also her good humour and no-nonsense professionalism, and it was a joy to work with her on a pretty demanding shoot.
Congrats Jo! Hope there are many more awards to come!