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]]>BEAST BAFTA WINCarla MacKinnonWed, 09 Jan 2019 14:58:17 +0000http://www.straybearfilms.com/updatesnews/2019/1/9/beast-bafta-nominations538b743ee4b046a057b6f9da:56d5adbdd210b814da2ca041:5c360ac20ebbe85b8c0180a1

BEAST BAFTA WIN

Feb11th: Beast won Outstanding British Debut at the BAFTAS where it was also nominated for Outstanding British Film, alongside Jessie’s EE Rising Star Nomination.

]]>BEAST wins at the BIFAsCarla MacKinnonMon, 03 Dec 2018 13:52:00 +0000http://www.straybearfilms.com/updatesnews/2018/12/13/beast-wins-at-the-bifas538b743ee4b046a057b6f9da:56d5adbdd210b814da2ca041:5c1255a221c67c68748d6296

BEAST wins at the BIFAs

Jessie Buckley took home the award for Most Promising award at the 2018 BIFAs in a night which saw the film recognised with nominations in a further 9 categories including Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actress.

For the full list of winners go here.

]]>BEAST wins at the BIFAsSHEPHERD on The Brit ListCarla MacKinnonMon, 19 Nov 2018 13:52:00 +0000http://www.straybearfilms.com/updatesnews/2018/12/13/shepherd-on-the-brit-list538b743ee4b046a057b6f9da:56d5adbdd210b814da2ca041:5c125a85b8a04594c36749ca

SHEPHERD on The Brit List 2018

Chris Andrews’ revenge thriller about a Cumbrian shepherd determined to avenge the killing of his flock is the 4th highest rated project on the annual survey of British film executives’ favourite unproduced screenplays.

This follows on from Stray Bear’s 2016 Brit List project THE ENEMY WITHIN written by Brian Martin.

For the full 2018 Brit List go here.

]]>SHEPHERD on The Brit ListMichael Pearce talks making BEAST with The GuardianCarla MacKinnonFri, 27 Apr 2018 12:51:00 +0000http://www.straybearfilms.com/updatesnews/2018/12/13/michael-pearce-talks-making-beast-with-the-guardian538b743ee4b046a057b6f9da:56d5adbdd210b814da2ca041:5c126218aa4a998e30433149

Michael Pearce talks making BEAST with The Guardian

Director Michael Pearce talks Cath Clarke through his journey from being a chugger watching his film school mates with envy, to becoming one of a vanguard of exciting British film directors with his debut feature BEAST.

Read the full article here.

]]>Michael Pearce talks making BEAST with The GuardianBEAST heads to the US with RoadsideCarla MacKinnonFri, 12 Jan 2018 13:50:00 +0000http://www.straybearfilms.com/updatesnews/2018/12/13/beast-heads-to-the-us-with-roadside538b743ee4b046a057b6f9da:56d5adbdd210b814da2ca041:5c1257324d7a9c725e668739

BEAST heads to the US with Roadside

Roadside Attractions are to distribute Michael Pearce’s debut in the US, partnering with 30West who picked the feature up out of TIFF.

Read the full release here.

]]>BEAST heads to the US with RoadsideBEAST screens at Sundance Film FestivalCarla MacKinnonMon, 08 Jan 2018 13:49:00 +0000http://www.straybearfilms.com/updatesnews/2018/12/13/beast-screening-at-sundance-film-festival538b743ee4b046a057b6f9da:56d5adbdd210b814da2ca041:5c124e01c2241b0b7855061e

BEAST screens at Sundance

BEAST was invited to screen in the snow at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, appearing in the Spotlight section.

Read about the announcement here, as well as some incredible reviews from Film School Rejects, IndieWire and Silver Screen Riot.

]]>BEAST screens at Sundance Film FestivalMEMORY SONGS Wins at Flickers' Rhode Island Film FestivalCarla MacKinnonThu, 17 Aug 2017 19:54:40 +0000http://www.straybearfilms.com/updatesnews/2017/8/17/memory-songs-wins-award-at-flickers-rhode-island-film-festival538b743ee4b046a057b6f9da:56d5adbdd210b814da2ca041:5995efb803596e02d28a5821

MEMORY SONGS Wins at Flickers’ Rhode Island Film Festival

Director Lucy Kaye picks up the "Hearts, Minds and Souls" Award in Rhode Island for MEMORY SONGS.

You can catch the short at the Open City Documentary Festival on the 6th September.

]]>BEAST Premiering at the Toronto Film FestivalCarla MacKinnonWed, 09 Aug 2017 18:14:00 +0000http://www.straybearfilms.com/updatesnews/2017/8/9/beast-to-have-toronto-film-festival-premiere538b743ee4b046a057b6f9da:56d5adbdd210b814da2ca041:598b5065f43b55981fa457d6

BEAST Premiering at the Toronto Film Festival

We're delighted to announce that BEAST will be premiering at the Toronto Film Festival 2017.

Read about it in Variety and Screendaily. 

]]>Shoot Begins for BAD DRAWINGS Short FilmCarla MacKinnonMon, 24 Apr 2017 19:37:00 +0000http://www.straybearfilms.com/updatesnews/2017/8/9/shoot-begins-for-bad-drawings-short-film538b743ee4b046a057b6f9da:56d5adbdd210b814da2ca041:598b63ce4c0dbf2b697f3e20

Shoot Begins for BAD DRAWINGS Short Film

Directed by Peter Snelling, the short film is a pilot for the feature film in development.

The short stars Olivier winner Anthony Boyle, Rizzle Kicks' Jordan Stephens and Three Girls star Ria Zmitrowicz 

]]>MEMORY SONGS screening at film festivals this summerCarla MacKinnonWed, 01 Mar 2017 20:02:00 +0000http://www.straybearfilms.com/updatesnews/2017/8/9/memory-songs-to-screen-at-flickers-rhode-island-film-festival538b743ee4b046a057b6f9da:56d5adbdd210b814da2ca041:598b5bbdcd39c355dc897f52

MEMORY SONGS screening at film festivals this summer

We're pleased to announce MEMORY SONGS will be having a busy festival circuit this year.

It will be screening at:

· The Jewish Film Festival

· Wales International Film Festival

· East End Film Festival

· Rhode Island International Film Festival

· Open City Documentary Festival

For more details on MEMORY SONGS click here.

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