Trilogy of New Liverpool Films Announced

DSTM secure local talent… and Johnny Vegas for their first film production.

Award winning actors Dean Sullivan and Tina Malone have today unveiled enterprising plans to produce a trilogy of short films. With a budget of 50K raised by DSTM through private funding, “Reuben Don’t Take Your Love to Town” is the first of the films to be shot in and around Liverpool over the coming months. Shot on 35mm film and with production values second to none, the films will act as forerunners to a major feature film, currently in development, which will go into production next year.

Written and produced by Tina Malone and directed by Brookside (Channel 4) actor Dean Sullivan, best known for his inspirational portrayal of Jimmy Corkhill, the first of the films “Reuben Don’t Take Your Love to Town” examines the story of a taxi driver desperately seeking to rekindle the lost romance within his marriage. Featuring Neil Fitzmaurice, Louis Emerick, Celia Imrie and Johnny Vegas, the film tackles the universal issues of love, sex, romance and communication and the complex way in which these subjects colour our lives.

Both Dean Sullivan and Tina Malone have very strong associations with Liverpool and have recently formed a production and training Company, DSTM. Their company ethos is to employ the cream of Liverpool actors and crews whilst nurturing the wealth of talent that exists within the region.

Said Tina Malone, “All too often film companies come to Liverpool merely to use it as a double for somewhere else – what we intend to do is show Liverpool in its true light, to display the lavish, sumptuous city of ours with its inspirational architecture and diversity of culture. I am pleased to be working with Dean, an actor and director whom I both respect and admire and look forward to our collaboration on this project”.

Dean Sullivan added, “Having worked primarily in front of the camera for the last eighteen years, I am delighted to have the opportunity to devote my energies to directing these films. It is a most exciting time for the film industry in our city and Tina and I aim to be at its forefront – watch this space!”