London to Brighton (2006)

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Director:

Paul Andrew Williams

Writer:

Paul Andrew Williams (writer)

Release Date:

1 December 2006 (UK)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

Innocence has nowhere to hide

Plot:

It's 3:07am and two girls burst into a run down London toilet. Joanne is crying her eyes out and her clothing is ripped...

Plot Keywords:

Night | Beach | Reunited | Black Eye | Brighton England

Awards:

6 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Lorraine Stanley	...	Kelly
Johnny Harris	...	Derek
Georgia Groome	...	Joanne
Sam Spruell	...	Stuart Allen
Alexander Morton	...	Duncan Allen
Nathan Constance	...	Chum
Claudie Blakley	...	Tracey
Jamie Kenna	...	Tony
David Keeling	...	Charlie
Jack Deam	...	Paul
Chloe Bale	...	Karen
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Louise Appel	...	Debbie
David Barker	...	David
James Beirman	...	Kerb Crawler in Car - London
Elisa Boyd	...	Woman in Toilets (voice)
Chiqui	...	Exotic Dancer
Su Douglas	...	Gran
Nick Ewans	...	Kerb Crawler in Car - Brighton
Tom Jude	...	Taxi Driver
Andy Lloyd	...	Punter in Doorway
Marianna Maniatakis	...	Stoner Girl #2
Tim Matthews	...	Shane
Cat Meacher	...	Street Prostitute
Torq Pagdin	...	Punter in Bedroom #2
Yasmin Pannell	...	Stoner Girl #1
Paul Andrew Williams	...	Punter in Bedroom #1

Directed by
Paul Andrew Williams

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Paul Andrew Williams		writer

Produced by
Tony Bolton	....	executive producer
Alastair Clark	....	producer (as Al Clark)
Gisela Evert	....	executive producer
Ken Marshall	....	producer
Rachel Robey	....	producer
Paul Trijbits	....	executive producer
Paul Andrew Williams	....	producer

Original Music by
Laura Rossi

Cinematography by
Christopher Ross

Film Editing by
Tom Hemmings

Casting by
Tania Polentarutti

Production Design by
Jane Levick

Art Direction by
Lizzie Dixon

Costume Design by
Jane Levick

Makeup Department
Mel Davey	....	makeup department head
Paul Hyett	....	special makeup effects artist

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
James Chesterton	....	third assistant director
Ben Childs	....	third assistant director: additional photography
Richard Jones	....	additional first assistant director
Sarah Mooney	....	first assistant director
Steve Truglia	....	second unit director

Sound Department
Patrick Dodd	....	supervising dialogue & adr editor
Mustafa Durma	....	sound editor
Dado Jehan	....	foley artist (as Dado Dzihan)
Dan Johnson	....	sound re-recording mixer
Gareth Rhys Jones	....	foley artist
Srdjan Kurpjel	....	sound re-recording mixer
Srdjan Kurpjel	....	supervising sound editor
Mitch Low	....	production sound mixer
Emma Pegram	....	assistant sound re-recording mixer
Craig Rihoy	....	additional sound
Danton Tanimura	....	sound editor
Burak Topalakci	....	sound effects editor

Special Effects by
David Payne	....	special effects supervisor

Visual Effects by
Connan McStay	....	visual effects editor
Lara Zoe Northway	....	digital intermediate assistant

Stunts
Steve Truglia	....	stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
Emma Assin	....	assistant camera (as Emma Brown)
Chris Boyce	....	still photographer
James Chesterton	....	camera trainee: additional photography
Christian Hayes	....	electrician
Andy McBrearty	....	gaffer
Will Petty	....	camera trainee: re-shoot
Ang Richards	....	clapper loader
Duncan Riedl	....	electrician
Amanda Smith	....	still photographer
John Watters	....	camera operator
Nathan Wiley	....	first assistant camera
Miles Willis	....	still photographer

Editorial Department
Andrew Dearnley	....	digital intermediate technician
Joss Flores	....	assistant digital intermediate colorist
Matt James	....	digital intermediate technician
Gareth Parry	....	on-line editor
Andy Richards	....	digital intermediate technician
Katie Shahrokh	....	post-production coordinator
Tim Waller	....	senior colorist

Other crew
Beth Charlesworth	....	runner
Ben Childs	....	floor runner
Casey Herbert	....	production assistant
Kerinne Jenkins	....	production coordinator
Joe Kotroczo	....	production coordinator: additional photography
Katherine Palmer	....	location manager
Jack Suckling	....	location assistant
Maximilian White	....	script supervisor

Production Companies

• Steel Mill Pictures
• Wellington Films
• LTB Films Limited

Distributors

• Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (2008) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
• Future Film (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
• Independent (2006) (UK) (all media) (sales agent)
• MK2 Diffusion (2007) (France) (theatrical)
• Outsider Pictures (2008) (USA) (theatrical)
• Paradiso (2007) (Belgium) (theatrical)
• Seven Films (2007) (Greece) (theatrical)
• Siren Visual Entertainment (2008) (Australia) (DVD)
• Tour de Force (2007) (Norway) (theatrical)
• Vertigo Films (2006) (UK) (theatrical)

Other Companies

• Drew & Co. Ltd.  legal services
• Fatts  post-production script services
• Molinare Studio  post-production
• Panavision UK  camera equipment provided by
• VooDooDog  trailer
• Zound  sound post-production

Runtime:

85 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Ireland:16 | UK:18 | Sweden:15 | Finland:K-15 | France:-12 | Norway:15 | Australia:R | Australia:R (2007) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK

Company:

Steel Mill Pictures

Trivia:

The main characters are from Paul Andrew Williams' short film Royalty (2001). Johnny Harris and Lorraine Stanley reprised their roles as Derek and Kelly, respectively, whilst Nathan Constance and Chloe Bale, who are both featured in the short, took new roles for this film.

Goofs:

Continuity: There are two shots of train journeys taken by Kelly and Joanne. One is in an Electrostar class train and the other in a "Networker" Class 365. In both cases the internal shots are of the much older (Class 421?) diesel/slam-door trains.

Soundtrack:

Room Without Lights

A New Talent

The fact that the Edinburgh International Film Festival bestowed their New Director award on Paul Andrew Williams is a solid enough indicator of the strengths and unique qualities of London TO BRIGHTON. Admittedly made on a shoe-string budget, and cast with relative unknowns, the film never once looks cheap or out of its depth. I was amazed when I saw it at Edinburgh by just how tough and unflinching a portrayal of the criminal underworld it is. The leads put in tremendous performances that will surprise many, and William's writing is exceptional. The film really zips along through its 90min length, and pulls the viewer in to a lock-tight embrace. In my opinion this film is one of the highlights of the year so far and a real find for the British film industry. For a first-time director working on a tiny budget, getting five star reviews in the Guarduan and Scotsman, and great praise from the Times is a hell of an achievement. I hope other people who love British cinema see it when it is theatrically released.