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Lancaster Unites to Create a Groundbreaking Short Film

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As the ambitious project, The Premiere, brings together a roster of talent with strong Lancaster connections, the city is cementing its reputation as a creative powerhouse. The Premiere, directed by Enni Red and Darren Henderson, tackles important contemporary issues around abuse of power and accountability, themes that resonate strongly in today's social climate. The film, which explores the consequences of the misuse of power, has received incredible support from Lancaster Grand Theatre and Lancaster University, providing venues, equipment, and expertise. The Premiere represents a remarkable homecoming, with many Lancaster University graduates participating in the production, some returning back to town.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Premiere is a short film project directed by Enni Red and Darren Henderson, bringing together an impressive roster of talent with strong Lancaster connections.
  • The film tackles important contemporary issues around abuse of power and accountability, exploring what happens when truth confronts power in the most public of settings.
  • Roger Ashton-Griffiths, a Lancaster University graduate and veteran of over 100 films and TV shows, leads the cast in this powerful drama about truth, accountability, and abuse of power in the film industry.
  • Fellow Lancaster University Film and Theatre graduate Nicola Harrison joins the cast, having built an impressive career in London with roles in Casualty, Call the Midwife, and The Impossible.
  • The Premiere represents a remarkable homecoming, with many Lancaster University graduates participating in the production, some returning back to town.
  • The film showcases Lancaster's incredible talent pipeline and the enduring connection alumni maintain with their hometown.
  • The production is calling for 200 Lancaster residents to volunteer as extras for a crucial scene on Sunday, July 27 from 9am-1pm at Lancaster Grand Theatre.
  • Organisers hope the entire community will come together to make this a truly collaborative Lancaster production.
  • The film has received incredible support from Lancaster Grand Theatre and Lancaster University, providing venues, equipment, and expertise.
  • To complete funding for the production, the filmmakers have launched a crowdfunding campaign offering local residents and businesses unique opportunities to be part of film history.

Statistics:

  • The Premiere is the biggest short film production the city has ever seen.
  • 200 Lancaster residents are invited to volunteer as extras for a crucial scene on Sunday, July 27 from 9am-1pm at Lancaster Grand Theatre.
  • The film will be submitted to international film festivals, putting Lancaster on the global cinema map and showcasing the city's creative capabilities to worldwide audiences.
  • Roger Ashton-Griffiths has over 100 films and TV shows credits to his name, including Game of Thrones and The Tudors.

Sources:

  • The Premiere crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/short-film-the-premiere#/
  • Lancaster University:
  • Lancaster Grand Theatre:
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