The Golden Boy

An emotional act of familial love inspired by true events. Slick Films is proud to announce the upcoming release of “The Golden Boy”, a heartwarming short film written and directed by Elizabeth Peace. Drawing upon her own personal experiences, Peace crafts a poignant story that explores a journey of self-discovery and the transformative power of faith, set against the backdrop of a young boy and his family. As a writer and director, Elizabeth Peace brings her personal experiences to the forefront, infusing “The Golden Boy” with authenticity and emotional depth. Peace’s intimate understanding of being both a sibling and a carer adds a powerful layer of resonance to the film, offering viewers a glimpse into the sacrifices made. She writes, “I spent a great deal of time as a primary caregiver and every new day brought with it a different set of challenges. That said, this film is more than just showing the reality of tending to a neurodivergent child, but a love letter to those in a similar situation. The work of understanding never stops, autism doesn’t ‘happen’ to a person, nor does it go away, it is part of one’s being and should be celebrated as is.”

The film is on a heartfelt mission to shatter preconceived notions about autism and the challenges that occur out of a diagnosis. Newcomer, Taylor-Jai Horsely, immediately seized our casting team’s attention as a captivating young boy on his own neurodivergent journey who could bring the film to new heights. Joining the cast, Gabrielle Oke (as Lizzy) hot off the Netflix showstopper Bridgerton, and from the award-winning short film, Hush, Chloé Okora (as Mum). The entire cast and crew came together to create this story with the same unwavering belief and unyielding love to embrace the beauty that lies within. Seasoned short film producer Earleatha shares, “We are thrilled to present ‘The Golden Boy’ to audiences worldwide”. Elizabeth Peace’s exceptional storytelling and her dedication to shedding light on important themes make this film a truly captivating and inspiring experience. “We believe it will touch the hearts of viewers and open up meaningful conversations about inclusion, acceptance, and the limitless potential within each of us.” Chris Overton is an Academy Award® winning director and the founder of Slick Films. Overton made his directorial debut with THE SILENT CHILD, for which he also received the Academy Award®. Through his company Slick Films, Chris advocates first time filmmakers in bringing their stories to life. Rachel Shenton is an Academy Award® winning writer, producer, and actress currently starring in hit show All Creatures Great and Small for PBS Masterpiece and Channel 5 in the UK. Rebecca Harris is head of film at Slick Films and producer behind the Academy Award® winning short film THE SILENT CHILD. She has won over 50 international awards for her films; ‘A Glimpse’, ‘Sucka Punch’, ‘Leader’ and ‘In Too Deep’. Dolphragon and Dan Emmerson of DMC Films collaborated with Slick Films in the making of the film.