A film shot in Liverpool is making waves across the pond having won several accolades in the United States.

Wartime drama Perduto set in Merseyside during the 1940s has received multiple awards including Best Experimental Film, Best Historical Film and Best Drama.

Created by actress and writer Claryn Scott, the story centres around British-born Nico, whose Italian father is interned as an Enemy Alien in wartime Britain.

Inspired by true events, Perduto takes place in June 1940 when Benito Mussolini became allies with Adolf Hitler to attack France and Britain.

Men living here aged 16 to 70 of enemy nationality, were rounded up and sent to camps across the UK. Filming began earlier this year with  scenes shot in Liverpool and edited at a recording studio in Upton.

Claryn who wrote and directed the production received the accolade for Best Female Filmaker at New Jersey Film Awards, whilst Aigburthbased Jack O'Connor was awarded Best Young Actor for his portrayal of Nico. 

Perduto also received several accolades at New York-based Oniros Film Awards and New York International Film Awards.

Birkenhead actress and model Arabella Quinn Parker also stars in her debut role as a young girl named Lily who expresses hostility towards Nico in the days following his father's internment. In her spare time, Arabella plays for the Under 11s Rugby team in her home town and recently toured Spain to represent her country in the sport.

Jack enjoys playing electric guitar with his twin Ethan and has recently appeared in a commercial for Legoland where he flew to Germany for the shoot.

Jack, 11, said:- "I love performing and Nico was a challenging role. He's a young boy who feels lost and isolated in his country of birth. It was emotional playing him and I really enjoyed being a part of the film. It's reassuring to know audiences enjoy my portrayal and it's always lovely to receive an award."

Claryn added: "We're blown away by the positive reviews Perduto has received. The film is inspired by true events and Jack's portrayal of Nico really touched the hearts of the American audiences. It's an emotional story which Jack brought to life so beautifully."