Film Festivals for Riptide…

Starting with the World Premiere at the Scottish Mental Health Film Festival in July, here’s the festivals Riptide has played so far in Chicago, Fort Worth, Canberra, Los Angeles, and London …

London premiere of “Riptide”

On Wednesday 7th October, Riptide screens in London at the fantastic Genesis cinema – voted London’s top cinema by Time Out.

The screening starts at 6:30pm and will be introduced by Writer / Director Tim Barrow. A post-showing Q&A features Tim and David Whitney from the cast, plus special guest Sameer Jauhar, Consultant Psychiatrist in Early Intervention in Psychosis, South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust, and Senior Research Fellow, King’s College, London.

Tickets available here

In these strange times, we’re absolutely delighted to be showing our new feature in a cinema to a live audience. Can’t wait to hear their response!

And now for Sound!

As we progress the Colour-grade (begun in Glasgow, now happening in Stratford-upon-Avon) we have now moved on to work in detail on the sound editing and final design for Riptide.

Dan Johnson, who was dubbing mixer on both The Inheritance and The Space Between, has taken charge of the sound editing & design in London. The challenge is to sensitively and imaginatively portray the experience of schizophrenia within the parametres of a piece of drama. We’re excited to hear what he comes up with!

Filming UNF at Henry’s Cellar Bar

September saw us filming with the marvellous David Whitney, who joined our set to play psychiatrist Dr Lloyd.

Also welcomed on set were A/C Steven Cook and sound man Paul Hartmann.

We shot at Henry’s Cellar Bar, the famous Edinburgh music venue.

Here’s some images, photographed by the amazing Thomas Morgan.

Photo by Thomas Morgan

Photo by Thomas Morgan

Photo by Thomas Morgan

Photo by Thomas Morgan

Photo by Thomas Morgan

Photo by Thomas Morgan

UNF filming

In February we were shooting the latest segment of UNF.

4 days in a flat on Leith Walk. 3 actors, 7 crew.

Here’s a couple of images from the shoot, snapped by the ultra-talented Thomas Morgan.

Photo by Thomas Morgan

Photo by Thomas Morgan

Photo by Thomas Morgan

Photo by Thomas Morgan

Target achieved!

YOU DID IT !!!

Through the generosity of contributors our target on Indiegogo was achieved !!

£4,023 was raised which enables us to complete the shooting of our new feature.

The support has been amazing. Messages of encouragement have been coming in for the last 35 days. This week we’ll be busy sending out rewards to the people who contributed.

It’s been a rewarding, happy campaign – a great chance to explain to people the film we’re making & why. Now, we’re planning the next stage of the shooting in January. Much work to do.

THANK YOU PEOPLE !!

Love, light, peace X

 

Indiegogo crowdfunding!

Hallo!

Shooting has begun on our new feature – a road movie love story. JACOB adjusts to his new life in the city. EVA is the secret daughter of Ingmar Bergman. They collide into each others’ world.

Whilst telling an entertaining story, this film aims to celebrate the hope, humour & inspiration of people with schizophrenia, and shed some light on this psychiatric disorder.

For 3 years I’ve been conducting research, and examining the responsibilities that lie with filmmakers. Advice & thoughts of Professor Stephen Lawrie have been invaluable.

“The arts, and film in particular, have a role in reducing the stigmatization of mental illness, and they provide opportunities to hear stories about mental illness in a way that corrects the myths and stereotypes people have about these conditions.”

Professor Stephen Lawrie, Head of Psychiatry, University of Edinburgh

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