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Continuing its run of South West screenings, An Tarow has been selected as part of the Exeter Phoenix Two Short Nights Film Festival. Originally scheduled for a physical screening but now running online between the 18th and 26th February, An Tarow will be streaming in the Local Talent programme alongside the likes of Orson Cornick, Emma Grazette and Isla Ure.  The festival, sponsored by Production Base, Red Giant, BFI Film Audience Network and MUBI is now in its 19th year having championed filmmakers in both the South West and beyond. This year the festival is running in an online format, with five short film programmes available to stream as well as the premiere of the 48 Hour Film Challenge and a live pitching session for the South West Documentary Commission.
Other featured films include Cameron Richards’ The Sea which was recently featured on the Alzheimer’s Research UK website, BFI NETWORK short A Noble Truth directed by Tia Salibury and Kieran Stringfellow’s Bulldog. Written by Samuel Jay Chessel and produced by Ella Turner, An Tarow has been recognised with a Best Celtic Short nomination at Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, and further two nominations and win at Little Wing Film Festival, that has recognised its editing, cinematography and directing. Two Short Nights Film Festival will be the fourth festival for An Tarow, which was shot on location across Redruth, Truro, Carn Brea, Watergate Bay and West Penwith back in November 2019. The film follows the young, up and coming Jackson New in the role of Peder, who finds enough courage from his mother’s Cornish tales to confront his abusive father. The film features Edward Rowe in the role of Mal, who’s recent film Bait was nominated for Outstanding British Film in the 2020 BAFTA’s with director Mark Jenkin picking up the BAFTA for Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer. Bryher Flanders, whose previous credits include work with R&D, Soho Theatre, Bunker Theatre, RADA and BBC New Creatives, plays Peder’s mum Cara. With local Cornish actor Tim Cartwright playing teacher Mr Cormoron. Following recognition at Carmarthen Bay Film Festival and Little Wing Film Festival, An Tarow, is set to be a part of this year’s Cornwall Film Festival. This year the festival will be split over both online and physical screenings. Cornwall Film Festival’s own physical screening is set to take place on the 14th November at The Poly in Falmouth, alongside a number of other South West filmmakers presenting work. These include Zoe Alker, Hannah Baxter-Freeman, Tommy Gillard and Lucie Eckersley.  Amplify, coordinated alongside Bath, Brighton (Cinecity) and Cambridge Film Festivals, is bringing a diverse programme of films to audiences across the UK. This includes an International Shorts programme including the likes of Adnan directed by Steven Chatterton, Appreciation directed by Tomisin Adepeju and Guardians of Ua Huka directed by Ben Cherry. This will show alongside a curated South West shorts playlist and offerings from the other four festivals.
Written by Samuel Jay Chessel and produced by Ella Turner, An Tarow has had a successful run at the festivals it has been selected for so far, with a Best Celtic Short nomination at Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, and further two nominations and win at Little Wing Film Festival, that has recognised its editing, cinematography and directing. Cornwall Film Festival will be the third festival for An Tarow, which was shot on location across Redruth, Truro, Carn Brea, Watergate Bay and West Penwith back in November 2019. The film follows the young, up and coming Jackson New in the role of Peder, who finds enough courage from his mother’s Cornish tales to confront his abusive father. The film features Edward Rowe in the role of Mal, who’s recent film Bait was nominated for Outstanding British Film in the 2020 BAFTA’s with director Mark Jenkin picking up the BAFTA for Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer. Bryher Flanders, whose previous credits include work with R&D, Soho Theatre, Bunker Theatre, RADA and BBC New Creatives, plays Peder’s mum Cara. With local Cornish actor Tim Cartwright playing teacher Mr Cormoron. Following early recognition at Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, An Tarow is set to continue its festival success with three award nominations at the 2020 Little Wing Film Festival. Director of Photography René Huwaë’s work is recognised in the Best Cinematography category, Producer and Editor Ella Turner is recognised for Best Editing, and Jonny Dry is recognised in the Best Director category. Normally running in London, this year the festival has moved online with a programme of events running between the 21st – 27th September. The full award nominees can be found here.  An Tarow will be screening on the 24th September as part of the Forgotten Britain programme alongside Thomas Read’s Brithdir Mawr – Living Off Grid, Thomas Line’s DJ Dougal's Dad, Rory Wilson’s Loco, Daisy Leigh-Phippard’s Sealskin, Jacob Hesmondhalgh’s The Saw Makers, and Alfie Elms’ West of the Lakes. The programme depicts deprived towns, dying industries and lost traditions across the country, exploring a side of Britain that is often neglected and unseen.
The film is recognised alongside a range of international filmmaking talent; including Joewi Verhoeven’s cinematography for Heading South, the directing of Laurie Barraclough’s Birdwatcher and Johanna Sutherland’s Lussevaka in the Best Director category, as well Jesse Lewis-Reece’s editing for Eyelash. The grassroots festival, now in its fourth year, is continuing its work challenging barriers in to the film industry, amplifying diverse voices and redefining the conversation for a new generation of filmmakers. Previous years films include Tyro Heath’s Mash, Maria Neheimer’s Dark Hearts and Lou Cheruy Zidi’s Hollywood Is In Her Head. The judges this year hail from across the UK film industry including Game of Throne DOP Fabian Wagner, UK Film Review Editor Chris Olson, festival strategy consultant Rebekah Louise Smith, Scottish BAFTA winner Jamie Robson, critic Dr. Toby Reynolds, actor Mark Lyminster, director Dejan Mrkic and MET Film School teacher Indra Bhose. This will be the second festival for An Tarow which was shot on location across Redruth, Truro, Carn Brea, Watergate Bay and West Penwith. The film follows the young, up and coming Jackson New in the role of Peder, who finds enough courage from his mother’s Cornish tales to confront his abusive father. The film features Edward Rowe in the role of Mal, who’s recent film Bait was nominated for Outstanding British Film in the 2020 BAFTA’s with director Mark Jenkin picking up the BAFTA for Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer. Bryher Flanders, whose previous credits include work with R&D, Soho Theatre, Bunker Theatre, RADA and BBC New Creatives, plays Peder’s mum Cara. With local Cornish actor Tim Cartwright playing teacher Mr Cormoron. The press kit is available to view here. Following early recognition at Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, An Tarow, is set to be a part of this year’s Little Wing Film Festival. Normally running in London, this year the festival has moved online with a programme of events running between the 21st – 27th September.  The grassroots festival, now in its fourth year, is continuing its work challenging barriers in to the film industry, amplifying diverse voices and redefining the conversation for a new generation of filmmakers. Previous years films include Tyro Heath’s Mash, Maria Neheimer’s Dark Hearts and Lou Cheruy Zidi’s Hollywood Is In Her Head.
The judges this year hail from across the UK film industry including Game of Throne DOP Fabian Wagner, UK Film Review Editor Chris Olson, festival strategy consultant Rebekah Louise Smith, Scottish BAFTA winner Jamie Robson, critic Dr. Toby Reynolds, actor Mark Lyminster, director Dejan Mrkic and MET Film School teacher Indra Bhose. This will be the second festival for An Tarow which was shot on location across Redruth, Truro, Carn Brea, Watergate Bay and West Penwith. The film follows the young, up and coming Jackson New in the role of Peder, who finds enough courage from his mother’s Cornish tales to confront his abusive father. The film features Edward Rowe in the role of Mal, who’s recent film Bait was nominated for Outstanding British Film in the 2020 BAFTA’s with director Mark Jenkin picking up the BAFTA for Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer. Bryher Flanders, whose previous credits include work with R&D, Soho Theatre, Bunker Theatre, RADA and BBC New Creatives, plays Peder’s mum Cara. With local Cornish actor Tim Cartwright playing teacher Mr Cormoron. The press kit is available to view here. Have been first long-listed for Enter the Pitch back in Autumn 2019, Jonny’s next up-coming film has been selected alongside seven other projects for the BFI NETWORK South West: New Writers Lab. Taking place over 3 consecutive months, the scheme works with Script Editor Kate Leys to develop early stage short ideas into completed treatment ready to share with producers and financiers. Jonny’s project, currently being developed under the working title The Weight of Clay and set amidst a remote rural backdrop, depicts the response of a renowned marathon runner, who’s future becomes uncertain after suffering a miscarriage. The project, explores a wide range of themes, including the darker side of extreme sporting commitment, and first developed out of conversations Jonny and his mum had had about her experiences prior to having children, and their shared love of athletics.
The scheme is being run with script editor Kate Leys, who’s screenplay work extends across at all stages of development from first outline to pre-production. As well as working with screenwriters and filmmakers such as John MacLean, Michal Marzak, Alice Lowe, and Rungano Nyoni, she has been head of development at several companies including Film4 where she was part of the small commissioning team responsible for films including Trainspotting, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Orphans, East is East and Girl with a Pearl Earring. The other seven selected filmmakers include Eva Edo, who’s work has been commissioned through the Alfred Fagon Award and Routes Collective, and awards from the likes of the Royal Society of Literature; Hyunju Lee, who studied at the Korea National University of Arts before being selected for her first English language short film Midnight Drive as part of the 2020 New Creatives scheme; Isla Badenoch, who’s background in documentary has seen her recognised as part of BFI Network x BAFTA Crew and the BIFA Emerging Filmmaker Springboard; Jason Barker, who’s feature documentary A Deal with the Universe was the centre piece screening for the BFI Flare festival; Kam Gandhi, who’s gained numerous commissions and recognition for her writing on the experience of being black, female and British and giving voice to the outsiders of society; Mena Fombo who co-founded factual and live action production company Blak Wave Productions to tell stories centred on the black girl experience; and Owain Astles who’s work is underpinned by community-led stories of empowerment, connection and resistance and has been recognised through the BBC Arts New Creatives scheme. The scheme concludes in July and brings together this collective of writers and directors to workshop collaboratively, developing their ideas in preparation for seeks production funding. The full press release from Film Hub South West can be read here. An Tarow’s festival success continues with a nomination in the Best Celtic Short Film category at the BAFTA Cymru Qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival. With over 1000 films submitted to the festival this year, the category recognises the best Celtic produced work and use of the Celtic languages from Wales, Ireland North or South, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Scotland and Brittany. The other seven nominated films include Orson Cornick’s Choker filmed in Cornwall, Angor by Bangor based photography Paul Hanks, The West Kerry Cowboy by Cian O’Connor, Leave the Road Behind You by Daniel Butler, Pale Saint by Rhys Marc Jones, and Boat Boy Joe Madden.  Also nominated was Sema Basharan’s recent documentary The Signalman which recently featured on BBC One’s Inside Out South West and has been previously screened at Newlyn Film Festival, Cardiff Mini Film Festival in June last year, and London’s British Documentary Film Festival where it won in the Best Student Film category. The film follows the life of the only violin maker in Cornwall in the early twentieth century who gained wide spread renown for his craftsmanship. Sema’s previous work includes Unknown Ravens and Life Lessons.
An Tarow, which shot on location across Redruth, Truro, Carn Brea, Watergate Bay and West Penwith follows Jackson New in the role of Peder who finds enough courage from his mother’s Cornish tales to confront his abusive father. The film features Edward Rowe in the role of Mal, who’s recent film Bait was nominated for Outstanding British Film in the 2020 BAFTA’s with director Mark Jenkin picking up the BAFTA for Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer. Bryher Flanders, whose previous credits include work with R&D, Soho Theatre, Bunker Theatre, RADA and BBC New Creatives, plays Peder’s mum Cara. With local Cornish actor Tim Cartwright playing teacher Mr Cormoron. Carmarthen Bay Film Festival made the announcement alongside other award nominations on their Facebook page which can be watched here. The press kit is available to view here. Alongside a wide range of Cornish based filmmakers, Jonny’s latest project on Penzance based luthier, Hannah Sedgwick, was commissioned as part of the Hypatia Trust’s Women of Cornish Music: Past and Present project. The project, which commissioned eight short documentaries, aims to explore and celebrate the contributions of women to Cornwall’s musical heritage.  Jonny’s project is not only a first step in to documentary, but also a first chance to experiment with Super8 film, which he will be using to capture the tactile qualities of Hannah’s craft, pairing this with conversations and sounds of repair to explore the many aspects of Hannah’s life.
From her Penzance-based workshop, Hannah Sedgwick continues the town's long line of luthiers; those who take battered instruments and turn them towards a new lease of life. Through a web of conversations and sound, Jonny’s project reflects on the meaning of craft, showing a woman working with her hands, and listening to the interactions that make up her daily life. Other commissioned filmmakers include Sky Neal, who’s recent feature documentary Even When I Fall was nominated for a 2018 BIFA and Sheffield Doc Fest in 2017, and won the Audience Award at RAI Film Festival in 2019. The film, described at “sensitive, intimate, graceful” by Total Film and “visually arresting” by Little White Lies, follows Sheetal and Saraswoti re-building their lives after returning to Nepal having been trafficked as children in to Indian circuses. The rest have been brought together from across Cornwall, each exploring distinct areas of musical practice; from musician’s such as Martha Tilston, to the work of music therapists like Ruth Bolton and a sweeping generational perspective on Helston Flora Day. The films will sit as a permanent collection that captures female role models in Cornwall and work to rebalance the awareness of women’s roles in Cornish music-making. The wider project, funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Cornwall Heritage Trust and Screen Cornwall, will run for 15 months and encompass a wide range of events and projects in heritage and education. As well as the eight commissioned films, a wider programme of events and volunteer archive work will explore and celebrate Cornish music through a female lens, discovering stories and music of historical women and displaying strong female role models for the next generation. More information can be found through the Hypatia Trust’s website.  An Tarow’s festival run begins with a first official selection at the BAFTA Cymru Qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival. The festival, originally set for the 27th May but postponed due to COVID-19, has been running since 2012 and taken submissions from over 60 countries over the years. In 2019 the festival saw over 750 films submitted and has a growing list of partners including Stradey Park Hotel, BAFTA Cymru, RTS Wales, University of Wales Trinity St. David, Felin Foel Brewery and Carmarthen Cameras. With this year’s edition cancelled in the current global climate, nominations and winners announcements will be released over the film festival’s social media platforms in April and May.
Local opportunities to see the film are currently on hold until further notice however announcements will be released in due course for opportunities in Cornwall and the Southwest for audiences interested in Cornish language drama. The film, which shot on location across Redruth, Truro, Carn Brea, Watergate Bay and West Penwith follows Jackson New in the role of Peder who finds enough courage from his mother’s Cornish tales to confront his abusive father. The film features Edward Rowe in the role of Mal, who’s recent film Bait was nominated for Outstanding British Film in the 2020 BAFTA’s with director Mark Jenkin picking up the BAFTA for Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer. Bryher Flanders, whose previous credits include work with R&D, Soho Theatre, Bunker Theatre, RADA and BBC New Creatives, plays Peder’s mum Cara. With local Cornish actor Tim Cartwright playing teacher Mr Cormoron. The press kit is available to view here.  After a long process of post-production throughout November, December and January that involved editor Ella Turner, composer Dan Baboulene, colourist René Huwaë and sound designer Nico Metten, An Tarow was successfully completed and delivered to the commissioners at the Cornish Language Office. The film, which shot on location across Redruth, Truro, Carn Brea, Watergate Bay and West Penwith follows Jackson New in the role of Peder who finds enough courage from his mother’s Cornish tales to confront his abusive father.
The film features Edward Rowe in the role of Mal, who’s recent film Bait was nominated for Outstanding British Film in the 2020 BAFTA’s with director Mark Jenkin picking up the BAFTA for Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer. Bryher Flanders, whose previous credits include work with R&D, Soho Theatre, Bunker Theatre, RADA and BBC New Creatives, plays Peder’s mum Cara. With local Cornish actor Tim Cartwright playing teacher Mr Cormoron. Dan Baboulene returned to collaborate with Jonny Dry for a second time having previously won awards for his work on Third Quarter from the New Renaissance Film Festival in London. On An Tarow the two of them worked closing to write a sparse violin based score which accompanies Peder’s journey between the quoit and town close to his home. The score was ultimately performed by Cardiff based violinist Lottie Price and mastered in Dan’s studio in southeast London. Dan found time from his busy composition schedule which has included recent credits The Brexit Storm Continues: Laura Kuenssberg’s Inside Story, Jason Winard’s Uncertain Kingdom funded short Pavement and the trailer for Daniel Radcliffe’s new film Escape from Pretoria. An Tarow now goes on to a public and festival screening circuit that will continue across Cornwall and the UK. The press kit is available to view here and further details on An Tarow’s festival screenings will follow in early Spring.  © Yzella Barker-Warne A highly successful period of filming concluded on the 25th October after five days of film across Cornwall. The production saw a highly talented team of Cornish based cast and crew that began with an early Monday start in Redruth and concluded in Truro following a week of filming at Carn Brea, Carn Euny, Lanyon Quoit and Watergate Bay. Jackson New brought a maturity and assurance to the lead role of Peder that anchored the entire production. Whilst in the role of his mother Cara, Bryher Flander’s mastery of the Cornish language drove the narrative heart of the film and brought stories of Piskie’s, Bucca’s and Knocker’s in to stark reality. The other two supporting cast members; Kate Edney in the role of Miss Morveren and Tim Cartwright as Mr Cormoron gave committed performances that brought a Cornish classroom to life alongside a handful of extras.  © Yzella Barker-Warne The first day of filming began early opposite Curnow School in Redruth and saw a range of scenes shot in and around Cardrew Industrial Estate, from there the team moved over to Watergate Bay to shoot the key beach sequence involving both Peder and his mother Cara. Day two the production moved to a house in Truro which was the main interior location for Jackson and Bryher, and saw a brief appearance of Peder’s father played by Edward Rowe who’s notable appearance in Bait directed by Mark Jenkin has reached wide spread national acclaim following its premiere at this year’s Berlin Film Festival.  © Yzella Barker-Warne Day three brought the best of the week’s weather and a chance to shoot Lanyon Quoit in all it’s glory. The site also played host to the final scene which was shot in the fading light. The day was a demanding day of exteriors which the crew and Jackson coped with admirably.  © Yzella Barker-Warne  © Yzella Barker-Warne The fourth day was an ambitious day with two unit moves starting at Carn Euny to film the tunnels and caverns on the site before moving to a woodland just north of Madron to shoot a little seen collection of standing stones. The production then moved to its third location of the day and filmed on Carn Euny above Camborne and Redruth. The rain came in on the final day and the production moved once again inside; using the Krowji site in Redruth for the school interiors involving Kate Edney, Tim Cartwright and Jackson New, before heading back to Truro to shoot out the remain interior scenes.  © Yzella Barker-Warne It was a special team that came together to work on this project and the atmosphere throughout the week was a testament to all involved. The professionalism and commitment of the crew cannot be overstated and demonstrates the extent of Cornish based talent both in front of and behind the camera.
After a brief respite editing began in earnest on the 28th October with the first rough cut completed on the 6th November. An Tarow Crew Producer: Ella Turner Screenwriter/ 1st AD: Samuel Jay Chessell Director of Photography: René Huwaë Focus Puller: Peter Doyle-Davidson Clapper Loader: Lauren Hyslop, Theo Cordery, Joey Millward Gaffer: Jack Brookman Spark: Charlie Agnew, Georgia Cunningham Sound Recordist: James Chatwin DIT: TJ Hughes Hair and Make-up Artist: Charlotte Carrig Production Manager: Fraya Dawe Production Assistant: Tom Hartley BTS Photographer: Yzella Barker-Warne |
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