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‘Hollywood edge’: Jackdaw director aims to show north-east England in a new light
Jamie Childs says he tried to bring a ‘glamorous aesthetic’ to his action thriller and hopes it will inspire more films in the region
Scenes are set and shot in Hartlepool and Tees Valley, around sites including Seal Sands, Nunthorpe, Redcar and the North Sea – bringing to life the region’s breathtaking coastlines and dramatic industrial landscapes. The film, which stars Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jenna Coleman and Thomas Turgoose, is Child’s feature debut, following his work on episodes of Doctor Who, the Sandman, and His Dark Materials. The soundtrack includes a new, exclusive track from north-east star Sam Fender, while the film had its UK premiere in Stockton on Wednesday night.
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