MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FILM FOR SCOTLAND
A $32m Hollywood movie starring Adrian Brody (The Pianist) and Keira Knightley (Bend it Like Beckham, Pirates of the Caribbean) with George Clooney as one of its producers is set to shoot in Scotland, Frank McAveety Minister for Culture announced at a press conference at Scottish Screen this morning..
The movie entitled "The Jacket", will be directed by John Maybury and is to be produced by international star George Clooney & Steven Soderbergh's Section Eight production company, with Peter Gruber's Mandalay Pictures in association with German production company VIP Medienfonds.
The film which will reaffirm Scotland as a great film-making destination, will be shot in Scotland early in the new year. It is estimated that it will generate around $10m for Scotland's economy and will employ a large film crew, the majority of whom will be recruited in Scotland.
Securing the film for Scotland is a major coup and there is tremendous prestige in having a major film featuring some of Hollywood's biggest names. This will raise Scotland's profile as a place to come and make films, and for movie enthusiasts to visit.
Speaking at the announcement at Scottish Screen Headquarters in Glasgow, Mr McAveety said:
"This news is simply fantastic for Scotland, fantastic for those involved in the film industry in Scotland, and fantastic for filmgoers.
"Scottish Screen and the Glasgow Film Office must be congratulated in their roles in convincing the film's American and German producers that Scotland has everything to offer production companies who are looking for locations to shoot their films.
"There are many spin-offs associated with this film - a large crew recruited in Scotland will be employed for this production, hotels in shoot locations will feel the benefits, and so too will local shops and restaurants.
"But most of all the prestige in providing the backdrop for a Hollywood blockbuster with famous Hollywood stars coming to Scotland, will attract other film companies and convince them that Scotland is a great place come and use our rich and varied film locations."
Steve McIntyre, Chief Executive of Scottish Screen said:
"We are delighted that Scottish Screen along with the Glasgow Film Office have been able to attract this most important film to shoot in Scotland. We look forward to working closely with the producers and the Scottish crew over the next few months."
Councillor Charlie Gordon, of Glasgow City Council added:
"I'm delighted with the important role the Glasgow Film Office has played in bringing this movie to Scotland.
"Since its inception in 1997, the Film Office and Glasgow City Council have provided invaluable logistical and financial support to many feature films and TV dramas.
"Now we're going to have a little bit of Hollywood come to our shores, and we can show the most important market in the film industry just how good we are at this kind of work."
Peter McAleese the UK co-producer said:
"I am truly delighted to be able to bring this project to my adopted home city of Glasgow. I'm looking forward to working closely with both the Glasgow Film Office and Scottish Screen to ensure large numbers of the internationally respected Scottish crew members resident here, along with some of the world's best off-screen support services located in and around
the city, are used to best advantage on this fantastic project.
"If we do our job well I hope this film will lead a charge of productions back into Scotland from Hollywood."
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
CALLING ALL BUDDING WRITERS!
North West Vision and the UK Film Council Development Fund, in partnership with the First Film Foundation, are pleased to announce the launch of a new and exciting initiative to develop feature film writers from the North West region.
This is a fantastic opportunity for new writers to receive both script development funding and high quality industry supports, by taking part in an intensive six month programme to develop strong feature film scripts. The final scripts will be submitted to the UK Film Council who will be seeking to option the best scripts for further development.
Helen Bingham, Head of Production at North West Vision said:
“This is a wonderful new scheme in which we want to uncover the hidden talented writers in the North West. We are looking for people that have a secret passion and flair for writing. This scheme will give these talented individuals the chance to unleash their potential with the guidance and support of industry professionals.”
If you want to find out more then please attend one of the workshops in Liverpool, Manchester or Cumbria. North West Vision and First Film Foundation will provide training /advice on how to put together a strong submission. The workshops will cover the fundamentals of what is a synopsis, log line, outline and treatment and will focus on how to turn a great idea into a great proposal and eventually a great script.
If you have a great idea and you are interested in finding out more about the scheme please come along to one of the workshops.
Liverpool City Centre - Tuesday 21st October 2003 (9.30 - 5.30)
Manchester City Centre - Wednesday 22nd October 2003 (9.30 - 5.30)
Kendall, Cumbria - Sunday 16th November 2003 (9.30 - 5.30)
Interested? Want to know more?
Places are limited, so to book your FREE place on one of the above days by sending an email to First Film Foundation at: info@firstfilm.co.uk.
Please note:
First Film Foundation, not North West Vision will be handling all enquires for the workshops. Please contact First Film on Tel: 020 7580 2111 and ask for Jeremy Cliff, Project Co-ordinator.
North West Vision will release the schemes full guidelines and application form on its website next week.
To be eligible to apply you must:
- be interested in writing a feature film
- aged 18 or over
- live or work in the North West Region (Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside)
- companies or organisations are not eligible
- Students are not eligible
What experience do I have to have to apply?
Applications are only open to writers who have not previously had a feature script commissioned by a UK body. Short film and TV writers will be welcomed.
Who is First Film Foundation?
First Film exists to help new British writers, producers and directors make their first feature film. First Film provides a range of high quality and unique development programmes that give the filmmakers the skills, knowledge, experience and contacts they need to develop a career in the film industry. Website: www.firstfilm.co.uk.
How many workshop places are available?
The workshops in Liverpool and Manchester can take up to 36 participants and the workshop in Kendal will be restricted to a maximum of 15 participants.
When will the Guidelines and Application Form be available?
These will be on North West Vision's website by 15th October 2003
How many writers will be selected?
Initially 20 writers will be selected to undertake individual one to one sessions with a script consultant.
These one to ones will be held in Manchester and Liverpool on December 15th, 16th and 17th December 2003. Then from these 20, 5 writers will be awarded £1,000 each (plus development support) to produce a full treatment. From these 5 treatments two writers will then be selected to produce a first draft. For this they will be awarded £4,500.
How do I apply?
The deadline for submissions will be 1st December 2003. We will ask writers to submit
Log Line (2/3 sentences)
250 word Synopsis
Outline of no more than 2 pages
A writing sample of no more than 10 pages (this could be a short film script or a selection of scenes)
To find out more about what we expect to be submitted book a place onto one of our websites
North West Vision and the UK Film Council Development Fund, in partnership with the First Film Foundation, are pleased to announce the launch of a new and exciting initiative to develop feature film writers from the North West region.
This is a fantastic opportunity for new writers to receive both script development funding and high quality industry supports, by taking part in an intensive six month programme to develop strong feature film scripts. The final scripts will be submitted to the UK Film Council who will be seeking to option the best scripts for further development.
Helen Bingham, Head of Production at North West Vision said:
“This is a wonderful new scheme in which we want to uncover the hidden talented writers in the North West. We are looking for people that have a secret passion and flair for writing. This scheme will give these talented individuals the chance to unleash their potential with the guidance and support of industry professionals.”
If you want to find out more then please attend one of the workshops in Liverpool, Manchester or Cumbria. North West Vision and First Film Foundation will provide training /advice on how to put together a strong submission. The workshops will cover the fundamentals of what is a synopsis, log line, outline and treatment and will focus on how to turn a great idea into a great proposal and eventually a great script.
If you have a great idea and you are interested in finding out more about the scheme please come along to one of the workshops.
Liverpool City Centre - Tuesday 21st October 2003 (9.30 - 5.30)
Manchester City Centre - Wednesday 22nd October 2003 (9.30 - 5.30)
Kendall, Cumbria - Sunday 16th November 2003 (9.30 - 5.30)
Interested? Want to know more?
Places are limited, so to book your FREE place on one of the above days by sending an email to First Film Foundation at: info@firstfilm.co.uk.
Please note:
First Film Foundation, not North West Vision will be handling all enquires for the workshops. Please contact First Film on Tel: 020 7580 2111 and ask for Jeremy Cliff, Project Co-ordinator.
North West Vision will release the schemes full guidelines and application form on its website next week.
To be eligible to apply you must:
- be interested in writing a feature film
- aged 18 or over
- live or work in the North West Region (Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside)
- companies or organisations are not eligible
- Students are not eligible
What experience do I have to have to apply?
Applications are only open to writers who have not previously had a feature script commissioned by a UK body. Short film and TV writers will be welcomed.
Who is First Film Foundation?
First Film exists to help new British writers, producers and directors make their first feature film. First Film provides a range of high quality and unique development programmes that give the filmmakers the skills, knowledge, experience and contacts they need to develop a career in the film industry. Website: www.firstfilm.co.uk.
How many workshop places are available?
The workshops in Liverpool and Manchester can take up to 36 participants and the workshop in Kendal will be restricted to a maximum of 15 participants.
When will the Guidelines and Application Form be available?
These will be on North West Vision's website by 15th October 2003
How many writers will be selected?
Initially 20 writers will be selected to undertake individual one to one sessions with a script consultant.
These one to ones will be held in Manchester and Liverpool on December 15th, 16th and 17th December 2003. Then from these 20, 5 writers will be awarded £1,000 each (plus development support) to produce a full treatment. From these 5 treatments two writers will then be selected to produce a first draft. For this they will be awarded £4,500.
How do I apply?
The deadline for submissions will be 1st December 2003. We will ask writers to submit
Log Line (2/3 sentences)
250 word Synopsis
Outline of no more than 2 pages
A writing sample of no more than 10 pages (this could be a short film script or a selection of scenes)
To find out more about what we expect to be submitted book a place onto one of our websites
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!”
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!”
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