Crawley Happy Times were invited to the filming of the new movie, RH11 at Central Sussex College, Crawley.

The entire movie is filmed in Crawley. Headed up by seceral young locals including Callum Johnston and Jonty Egginton. The main player Callum came up with the idea whilst being on a gap year from University and went on to discuss his plans with his friend Jack Gadd. After writing the script, which took a long time, they involved Jonty, also on a gap year from his studies, to help with the filming. Jonty is currently working part time for a radio station in Brighton.

We asked Callum why they entered into such an immense project. Callum said “I felt it would be a great thing to portray how some young people, who want to further themselves within the education sector, unfortunately, for reasons beyond their control get involved with the ‘wrong crowd’. The story is based on what they do after the fact”. Not giving too much away, Callum told us “it’s how they then deal with this situation which makes all the difference, and we felt it was important to show this side of life”.

With just the help and support from friends and family, these young talented individuals have managed to film the whole movie including the editing and production. We asked if they had received any funding or help to which Jonty told us “my parents have loaned themselves to the hilt to help us with the finances of the film. We have considered funding but the process is so long and at times complicated we have not been successful as yet. Saying that, we are always looking for financial help, even at this late stage (the film is having it’s first showing at the Hawth on the 17th January 2010)”.

We found Callum, Jonty, the production crew and the cast to be dedicated and focused. Possibly leading the way for any other entrepreneurs thinking of making it in the film industry.

We were honoured to meet these budding artists as we feel their mission statement is along the same lines as Crawley Happy Times. To show there is an alternative to what seems the only choice in some cases. We believe we may have a couple of potential ‘Guy Ritchie’s’ on our hands. We stayed for a while to watch some of the filming in progress and took a little clip for you to flavour.

We are really looking forward to seeing this film. The first showing is at The Hawth on the 17th January. We are sure the people of Crawley will show their support and attend. So make sure you get your tickets now! You can book via their website or via The Hawth.

We would like to end by thanking all involved in the movie and to wish them all the success.