October 2017
'Maxine Peake is defiantly good' Read Screen Daily's review of FUNNY COW at BFI London Film Festival. 1st Assistant Director - Graham Drover. To read the review click here.
Huge congratulations to Nigel Albermaniche for winning the BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Sound for DAMILOLA, OUR LOVED BOY.
A big CMM welcome to script supervisor Maria-Laura Hanson,1st Assistant Director Sarah Davies and Costume Designer Eleanor Baker.
Congratulations to Joel Devlin for making the Best Production (Craft) Award shortlist at the RTS North West Awards for his work as Director of Photography on BROKEN!
On general release in cinemas this month…
BLADE RUNNER 2049 – In this sequel to the 1982 sci-fi classic, a new blade runner called Officer K unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to bring an end to humanity. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. Featuring Ana de Armas, Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford.
Director: Denis Villeneuve Producers: Broderick Johnson, Andrew A Kosove, Ridley Scott, Bud Yorkin
VFX Production Supervisor – Marcia Gay
THE RITUAL –Following the sudden, violent death of their best mate, four men reunite for a hike through the Scandanavian wilderness. As they start to encounter a menacing presence in the Nordic forest, they are forced to face the darkness inside themselves. Featuring Rafe Spall, Rob James-Collier, Sam Troughton.
Director: David Bruckner Producers: Jonathan Cavendish, Richard Holmes, Andy Serkis
1st Assistant Director – Liam Lock
FUNNY COW –Set against the backdrop of Northern working men's clubs in the 1970s and 80s, FUNNY COW charts the rise to stardom of a stand up comedienne in an all-male scene. The film will be screened at the London Film Festival on the 9th and 15th October. Featuring Maxine Peake, Martin Freeman, Stephen Graham.
Director: Adrian Shergold Producers: Kevin Proctor, Mark Vennis
1st Assistant Director – Graham Drover
On TV this month…
RELLIK – A story shown in reverse from when the suspect of an investigation has been caught. DCI Gabriel Markham and his team work to find a serial killer, when a break in the case leads them to a potential culprit. Featuring Richard Dormer, Jodi Balfour, Ray Stevenson.
Directors: Sam Miller, Hans Herbots Producer: Chris Clough
Script Supervisor – Maria-Laura Hanson
THE LODGE – The much loved musical drama sitcom continues its second series on The Disney Channel. THE LODGE follows 15-year old Skye in her attempt to keep her family owned 'North Star Lodge' running, whilst integrating into a new group of friends. Featuring Sophie Simnett, Thomas Doherty and John Hopkins.
Directors: Dez McCarthy, Max Myers Producer: Ray Lau
Editor – Emma Collins
OUR GIRL – Returning to the BBC for a third series, OUR GIRL follows the life of Lance Corporal Georgie Lane, a medic for the British army. This series has its sights set on Nepal where a devastating earthquake requires emergency disaster relief. Featuring Michelle Keegan, Ben Aldridge, Luke Pasqualino
Director: Tim Fywell Producer: Tim Whitby
1st Assistant Director – Sarah Davies