Posts Tagged ‘RH11’

Local directors taking education to the extreme

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

On Thursday 20th January Crawley Happy Times were invited to The Hawth to preview the short educational film Crossed Paths. This amazing film is intending to be shown in schools across the country to help educate the young population about extremism.

Definition of Extremism:

— n

1. a person who favours or resorts to immoderate, uncompromising, or fanatical methods or behaviour, esp in being politically radical

— adj

2. of, relating to, or characterized by immoderate or excessive actions, opinions, etc

Source: Dictionary.Com

We can use this word in many aspects of life but the film leans more towards the differences between cultures. The film is educational and very hard hitting.

Headed up by the director of RH11 Callum Johnston (and many more), produced by Compulsive Productions in connection with Crawley Borough Council, we believe this short film is going to spear head the way for further education and breaking down of barriers.

We interviewed the main characters after the showing. This is what they had to say.

Please feel free to comment below :-) xx

Crossed Paths

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

THEY ARE FREE AND THEY’RE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!!!

YOU CAN EITHER ATTEND THE 6:30PM OR THE 8PM SHOWING ON THURSDAY 20TH JAN 2011.

A thrilling drama about two young men. Aaron and Yussif.

Aaron(Jack Gadd) has just woke up from a coma after a serious attack, no respect, no job and from a broken home.

Yussif(Rishi Nair) the attacker, has just been released from Prison, a changed man, a man on a mission… Finding the right path in life can sometimes be difficult. Will Aaron be able to forgive his attacker, and will Yussif be able to find his faith?

From the director of RH11- Callum Johnston. Produced by Compulsive Productions!! In connection with Crawley Borough Council!!

For Tickets please contact

ADAM WELTON:

Adam.Welton@crawley.gov.uk

01293 438708

(079666 20164)

Production Success for Local lads

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Yesterday, Sunday 17th January 2010, Crawley Happy Times attended the Hawth for the Premier showing of RH11 the movie and was met with something a little different to what was originally expected.

The crowd waiting for the start of the premier of RH11The crowd waiting for the start of the pemier of RH11

When Shelley interviewed Jonty Egginton and Callum Johnston back in December, the guys were very good at hiding the story line, which made it all the more surprising. The film is called RH11 due to it being filmed in Crawley with local residents making up most of the cast. But that is where the association with Crawley ends. The film is not based on the behaviour of local youths and was never intended to be so.

(L-R) Aiste Vilcinskaite & Hannah Charlton(L-R) Aiste Vilcinskaite & Hannah Charlton

Using local artists for the soundtrack, they followed in the steps of films such as adulthood, but that is where the resemblance ends for this film. Before the showing we were treated to some live performances by the soundtrack artists, such as Ghostwriters, Young-B, KK, Rippa & Envy who helped make the film such a rollercoaster of emotions through music.

(L-R) Billy Lenson & Jack Gadd(L-R) Billy Lenson & Jack Gadd

About two years ago young Callum had an idea for a film and started on the script. Six months on he met up with Jack Gadd and together they came up with the final script. They brought on Jonty Egginton to produce the film and enlisted the help of good friends and family as the actors. The parents of both Jonty and Callum funded the venture. With the use of one camera and some small technical equipment you could be mistaken for thinking ‘well it can’t be that good’. Well think again! We can honestly say the film is amazing! The story line, the acting, the music, the complete genious of the film, is breathtaking and seriously emotional. We will not give away the storyline as this would spoil your viewing, but will say it is full of action, romance, sadness, hunour and of course some important messages for the youth of today regarding patience and respect for others. It was nothing less that awesome!

Ali MehmoodAli Mehmood

What these young individuals have acheived with this film makes us think we should be keeping a close eye on them in the future. We asked the guys what they had in store for us next. Callum told us “I am off to drama school in New York for the next two years”. We would like to wish young Callum all the best and think he is going to be the next Susan Boyle of the film scene! As for Jonty and Jack, we are sure we have not heard the last of them either.

We were honoured to be amongst the many who packed out the Hawth’s main theatre to watch this premier. The roaring round of applause at the end of the film spoke for itself.

Michael OramMichael Oram

You can order your copy of this truly spectacular film here. We guarentee you will not be disappointed :-)

Jonny WoodJonny Wood

It just leaves for us to say well done to all involved. We have already ordered our DVD from the site, have you? :-)

Please Note: – This film is recommended for over 18′s due to some bad language and violent scenes.

VIDEO INTERVIEWS TO FOLLOW….

 

Ready, camera, action!

Monday, January 4th, 2010

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

The main block at Crawley College

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.