MAKING THE GRADE
Feature Documentary
DIRECTED BY KEN WARDROP
ABOUT Across Ireland, piano students and teachers prepare for graded exams, revealing a tender, funny and quietly moving portrait of music, patience and the people who keep learning.
SALES
Worldwide Sales: Magnet Films
Irish Distribution: Element Pictures Distribution
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV / iTunes.
Also check current availability territory by territory, as listings change.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Dublin International Film Festival - National Premiere
SXSW - International Premiere
Palm Springs International Film Festival
SELECTED PRESS
“Utterly Charming. A celebration of music and the endearing bond between teacher and pupil.” — The Times / Apple TV listing
https://tv.apple.com/ie/movie/making-the-grade/umc.cmc.pw78icqnlk029x1p5t7g7s99
“This is truly life-affirming filmmaking.” — Irish Independent
“One of the great, affecting films about teaching.” — The Irish Times
https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/ken-wardrop/
“A wonderful film about music, and more importantly the importance of art to the human spirit.” — Scannain
https://www.scannain.com/review/making-the-grade-review/
“Anyone who’s ever struggled to nail a crotchet will feel nostalgic.” — The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/making-grade-film-review-1106887/
“A delightfully quirky and uplifting documentary.” — Irish Film Institute
https://ifi.ie/making-the-grade/
“An enduring tribute to the importance of perseverance.” — AFI European Union Film Showcase / VIMooZ
https://vimooz.com/tag/i-do-not-care-if-we-go-down-in-history-as-barbarians/
CREDITS
Director / Writer Ken Wardrop
Director of Photography Ken Wardrop
Producer Andrew Freedman
Sound Steve Battle
Editor John O,Connor
Partners
A Reel Art film funded by the Arts Council.