Do Not Erase is a 2006 short film written and directed by Asitha Ameresekere. Do Not Erase won Best Short Film at the 60th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).

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Annie sends video diaries to her 19-year-old son who is stationed in Iraq under British Forces. It isn't long before the video becomes more than just a diary. Set against the backdrop of the current Iraqi conflict, the film explores its impact on an ordinary family in the north of England.

Cast edit

  • Jeanette Rourke – Annie
  • Peter Andrew – Frank
  • Sasha Hermann – Sharona

Awards edit

60th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)

  • Won: Best Short Film

22nd Hamburg International Short Film Festival

  • Won: Audience Award Winner

15th Augsburg Film Festival

  • Won: Audience Award Winner

short cuts Cologne no.9

  • Won: Jury Award & Audience Award Winner

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