Mr Burton

OVERVIEW

1 × 120 Feature Film

Director: Marc Evans

Writers: Tom Bullough & Josh Hyams

Producers: Ed Talfan & Hannah Thomas

Mr. Burton tells the true story of the relationship between Welsh schoolmaster Philip Burton and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins. The latter dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline. Mr. Burton recognised the raw talent in his pupil, and made it his mission to fight for him, becoming his tutor, strict taskmaster and eventually his adoptive father. Actor Burton would go on to be nominated for seven Oscars.

SEVERN SCREEN (2025)

AWARDS

BAFTA Film Awards 2026
Nominated for Outstanding British Film

BAFTA Cymru Awards 2026
Nominated for Best Film

Celtic Media Festival 2026
Winner Best Single Drama

BAFTA Cymru Awards 2025
Winner Best Photography and Lighting – Fiction (Stuart Biddlecombe) 
Winner Best Sound 
Nominee Best Actor (Harry Lawtey) 
Nominee Best Editing (Tim Hodges)

Dinard Festival of British & Irish Film 2025
Winner Audience Award for Best Film 
Winner Jury Award for Best Performance (Harry Lawtey)