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Sundance outing for film shot in
Inishowen
03.12.11
A COMEDY horror movie
shot on location earlier this year around Inishowen
has been selected for screening at the Sundance Film
Festival.
'Grabbers' starring Ruth Bradley and Richard Coyle
will have its premiere at the independent US film
event next month.
The film, about the invasion of an Irish fishing
village by giant squid-like creatures, was directed
by Jon Wright from an original screenplay by Kevin
Lehane. The film was backed by the Irish Film Board,
the UK Film Council and Northern Ireland Screen.
Producer Tracy Brimm yesterday said the crew had an
"extraordinary experience" filming in Ireland. |
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The 'Grabbers' film crew on location
at Moville pier. |
“The beautiful Donegal
landscape is a featured character in 'Grabbers' and
we had an extraordinary experience shooting the film
in Ireland. We had a terrific team working with us
and a very warm local reception," said Ms Brimm.
"Being invited to screen the film in Sundance is an
incredible honour and we could not dream of a better
platform to launch the film. We have no doubt that
this will put Ireland in the spotlight and will
certainly shine a light on some great Irish talent
with a big future ahead of them, especially
screenwriter Kevin Lehane and actress Ruth Bradley.”
Aideen Doherty of the Donegal Film Office also
welcomed the announcement. "‘Grabbers’ featuring at
Sundance confirms that it is always worthwhile to
jump at every opportunity that comes our way. We are
committed to ensuring that Donegal is seen as a
viable location for film," said Ms Doherty.
The Sundance Film Festival was founded by the actor
Robert Redford. It is the largest independent cinema
festival in the US with more than 50,000 people
attending screenings in Park City, Utah. |
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