FORMER Emmerdale star Louisa Clein is over the moon after a short film she stars in has been tipped for Oscars glory.
The ex-soap villain plays a violinist in Irish short The One Note Man, which is narrated by none other than Sir Ian McKellen.
The award-winning flick, which has already scooped the Grand Prize for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2023 Rhode Island International Film Festival, has plenty of buzz around it leading into next year’s major film ceremonies.
None of the on-screen stars speak for the film’s full 21 minute duration, instead their actions and the music of Oscar-winning composer Stephen Warbeck set the tone.
It tells the story of a lonely bassoonist who is tasked with performing the same single note day after day, before his life changes after he hears a violin solo by Louisa’s character.
Director George C. Siougas told Sunday World: “When I think of my favourite moments in movies, they are almost always the ones that manage to tell the story purely visually, the ones that stir an emotional reaction using cinema’s three most powerful tools: image, performance and music.
“I’ve always wanted to tell a story using only images and this year the opportunity came with The One Note Man. The film is ultimately a love story about taking that brave step into the unknown. It’s about perseverance, but it’s also about finding your voice. There’s a lot of darkness in the world at the moment so I hope this film lets a little light back in.”
Louisa shared her delight at the film qualifying for Oscars contention in a now expired Instagram story.
The actress is best known for her ITV role as child groomer Maya Stepney – the teacher who seduced her partner David Metcalfe’s 15-year-old son Jacob.
When the affair came to light, Maya was was arrested and suspended from her job, bringing her time in the Dales to an end.
