Terry McMahon's 'Charlie Casanova' has been acquired by Optimum/Studio Canal, the distributors behind 'The Hurt Locker', 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Wrestler' in a deal that includes a 2012 UK and Irish cinema release. The film was written, independently produced and directed by Terry McMahon and later supported by the Irish Film Board. It tells the story of a ruling class sociopath played by Irish actor Emmett Scanlan (Hollyoaks, The Guards) who kills a working class girl in a hit and run and then uses a deck of playing cards to determine his fate...
- 11/28/2011
- IFTN
Frank Kelly (Emily's Song, 140) is in prep for his first dramatic feature film 'Derelict' which will begin filming in Slane, Co. Meath from September 25th to the 1st of October. With rehearsals currently taking place at The Factory on Barrow Street, cast in the feature include Michael Bates (The Escapist), Steve Gunn (Titanic: Blood and Steel), Gerry Shanahan (Shackled), Elaine Reddy (Slán agus Beannacht), Rory Mullen (The Guards) and Catherine Wrigglesworth (Railway Children).
- 9/20/2011
- IFTN
Irish actor, Emmett Scanlan walked away with the Best Film Actor Award at the recent Ecu European Independent Film Festival for his performance in Independent Irish feature, 'Charlie Casanova'. Written, produced and directed by Terry McMahon, Charlie Casanova had its European Premiere in Paris where it was the only Irish film selected for the Best European Dramatic Feature competition and Emmett Scanlan is the first Irish actor to win this award. The film stars Emmett Scanlan (Hollyoaks, The Guards), Leigh Arnold (The Clinic), Damien Hannaway (The Guards), Ruth McIntyre (Shackled), Tony Murphy, Valeria Bandino (The Doppleganger) and Johnny Elliott.
- 4/7/2011
- IFTN
Irish feature, 'Charlie Casanova', independently produced, written and directed by Terry McMahon is to have its European premiere at the ÉCU European Independent Film Festival. The event will showcase 77 films from 26 countries from 1 - 3 April in Paris. The film, which has now received funding from the Irish Film Board, stars Emmett Scanlan (The Guards), Leigh Arnold (The Clinic), Damien Hannaway (The Guards), Ruth McIntyre (Shackled), Tony Murphy, Valeria Bandino (The Doppleganger) and Johnny Elliott.
- 3/8/2011
- IFTN
TV3 series 'The Guards' is currently in post-production in London's Four Corners. The series, made by Legend United productions in association with October Eleven Pictures has seen its director, Graham Cantwell (Anton) distance himself from the project citing his unhappiness "with how it was being steered" as his reason for leaving. 'The Guards' explores the real-life gritty workings of Ireland's law enforcement officers as experienced through three young characters – Diarmuid, Donal and Aiden. Ambitious and ruthless, the threesome will do anything to get the job done and secure a conviction. The series is being produced by Jonathan Figgis (3 Crosses) and was written and executive produced by Steven Aldridge (Soul Traces, Bedlam) for Legend United productions in association with October Eleven Pictures.
- 9/28/2010
- IFTN
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