John Simm and Vicky Featherstone back industry-wide campaign to support parents in the sector
Campaign/Initiative/Fundraiser / Community / Entertainment Industry / Performing Arts

John Simm and Vicky Featherstone back industry-wide campaign to support parents in the sector

The Stage Matthew Hemley 28 Sep 2015 Actors and directors including John Simm, Romola Garai and Vicky Featherstone are backing an industry-wide initiative aimed at supporting parents working in the entertainment sector. Parents in Performing Arts seeks to identify and raise awareness of “the child-related challenges facing parents” working in theatre and on screen. It … Continue reading

TIFF Screening: Director Michael Winterbottom’s ‘Everyday’ starring John Simm
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TIFF Screening: Director Michael Winterbottom’s ‘Everyday’ starring John Simm

Toronto International Film Festival Festival – Masters Piers Handling 21 Aug 2012 PROGRAMMER’S NOTE The peripatetic Michael Winterbottom proves once again that he can find a style to suit any subject. Commissioned by Channel 4 to make a film on the prison system, Winterbottom decided to employ a unique, almost documentary-style mode of production, shooting … Continue reading

Film / Indie / Interview / Television

Tuesday – Claire meets Director Sacha Bennett

Leicester Square TV 2 Feb 2009 Claire Bueno interviews Writer/Producer/Director Sacha Bennett on his first feature film “Tu£sday” (available on DVD 23 February 2009) and starring John Simm, Philip Glenister, Kevin R. McNally and Ashley Walters. This in-depth interview reveals insights into indie film making and includes new scenes from the movie. Continue reading