Yesterday I spent an enjoyable afternoon and evening with my family in Wimbledon. And, as if to prove that Wimbledon is not just for tennis, it was to take part in, the soon to be, highly successful adaptation of Tony Hawks book Round Ireland with a Fridge, for the silver screen. We were only background artists (extras) but in a small way we were doing our bit to keep British film alive. Anna Brabbins (2nd Assistant Director) ensured that we were looked after. But no money of course, however, as a filmmaker myself I admire anyone who is able to get a project off the ground! Having personally aided Tony in the lifting the fridge in question, I’m sure it’s staring role in the film will guarantee an audience of white-goods-a-philes who will be clamouring to see it on the red carpet at the premiere! They have four more weeks of filming around England, Wales and finally Ireland, so may fortune smile on them.
I’m making final preparation for Cannes on Saturday. I had planned for a quite time assisting Jack Marshall to push his projects. BUT, I now have a session tomorrow with my Pinewood producer (Len Evans – VIP) to discuss a couple of meetings he’d like me to take on his behalf. AND I’ve already agreed to update Julian Richards Jinga Films (The Bloodline Director designate) on the latest developments for my other producer Paul Dawe (Blue Rider). No rest for the scribbler!
Other News:
1) My Cannes sfc entry “A Question Of Content” now has a basic IMDb page (click here) which I hope to add to during the months to come.
2) I have completed the 3rd Draft of the Babbage feature and it’s now with the Producers, Trevor Hughes and Claire Barker (Frame On Frame).
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