Being Billy
“Some wars never end...”
Synopsis
William (Billy) Livesey is a Falklands Veteran with dementia, living in a care home. A brief connection with new carer Lisa stirs memories in Billy, taking him back to the closing stages of the Falklands War in 1982 and a life changing incident that took place for him, his close friend (and fellow Para) Stu and Argentinian soldier Pablo. Memories from the past help guide Billy through the fog of dementia and re-connect him to the present. Some Wars Never End....
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Clip from Being Billy Short Film
Type: Clip • Published 2026-03-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Puleston-Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Ludden
- Original Score
- Helen Lyon
- Original Title
- Being Billy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- MancMade Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Puleston-Davies
Paul Ludden
Helen Lyon
Jenni Suitiala
Jonny Moongate
Paul Ludden, Lee Child
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Puleston-Davies
Director
Paul Ludden
Producer
Paul Ludden
Writer
Jenni Suitiala
Director of Photography
Jonny Moongate
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being Billy
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What is Being Billy about?
William (Billy) Livesey is a Falklands Veteran with dementia, living in a care home. A brief connection with new carer Lisa stirs memories in Billy, taking him back to the closing stages of the Falklands War in 1982 and a life changing incident that took place for him, his close friend (and fellow Para) Stu and Argentinian soldier Pablo. Memories from the past help guide Billy through the fog of dementia and re-connect him to the present. Some Wars Never End....
Who directed Being Billy?
Being Billy was directed by Ian Puleston-Davies.
Who stars in Being Billy?
The principal cast of Being Billy includes Con O'Neill, Becky Bowe, George Osborne, Trevor Dwyer-Lynch, Lisa Whiteside.
When was Being Billy released and how long is it?
Being Billy was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Being Billy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Billy was composed by Helen Lyon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Being Billy?
Being Billy holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).