Beat the Bully
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Beat the Bully is a 2011 Scottish anti-bullying movie, written and co-produced by Kristopher Nimbley. The movie was made at Kilmarnock Academy
, and stared Kristopher Nimbley, Nicole Campbell, Sophie Gilmour, Rhys Carmichael, Gavin Johnstone and Archie Fowler.
Producers of the movie included former Channel 4
(UK) worker, Euan Lees, and East Ayrshire out-reach worker, Louisa McEvoy. The film's premiere took place in June 16, 2011 at Kilmarnock Academy and was attended to by local East Ayrshire councillors.
The main aim of the project was to help improve bullying throughout East Ayrshire. In the aftermath of the project, a pack underwent work and was completed by late October/Early November 2011, in time for use for anti-bullying week.
drummer and producer, Butch Vig
, playing by Kristopher Nimbley) about Aimee being bullied, much to her disapproval. From there, Mr. Vig takes the situations into his hands. Mr. Vig's character is described as a "push around" and he often does not know what to do in his work place of a modern-day Scottish
secondary school
. His wife, Mrs Vig, is the school's head teacher, and often shoots his ideas down and bosses him around.
Mr. Vig approaches his wife, Mrs. Vig and confronts her about the bullying situation. He suggests that maybe a social worker should get involved, and describes bullying as a "very serious matter". Nimbley used American
actors Adam Sandler
, Jon Cryer
and Steve Carrell as influences throughout the film whilst playing Mr. Vig. Finally, a social worker, Carole Flow get's involved, and has a chat with the bullies. From there, they are forced to apologize to Aimee and Clint, and are severely punished by teachers at school.
Nimbley has said in an East Ayrshire
interview regarding the movie:
The movie's premier took place on June 16, 2011 at The Academy in Kilmarnock, Scotland. The event was attended by local councillors including Councilor Linton. It was also attended by then-Kilmarnock Academy headteacher, Carole Ford. Nimbley won two awards presented by East Ayrshire for Best Actor and Best Script Writer. Other awards were won by the remaining cast members including Best On Screen Couple, Best Actress and Best Director.
The Prince’s Trust xl club made the film Beat the Bully to help fellow pupils to recognise different kinds of bullying – and to help them to deal with it. The film is aimed at educating and informing other young people and will be shown in schools and youth clubs across East Ayrshire. Third year pupils at Kilmarnock Academy can opt to join the Prince’s Trust group and follow the course, which focuses on personal development, citizenship and enterprise, for two years.
, Beat the Bully features music from un-signed local bands. However, in Beat the Bully, this marks a first as Kristopher Nimbley produced and composed three tracks for the movie's soundtrack.
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In November 2011, the cast of Beat the Bully, yet again will be rewarded with certifications at a Celebrating Success Ceremony, which took place on Friday November 25, 2011.
Kilmarnock Academy
Kilmarnock Academy is a comprehensive school, one of several in Kilmarnock, a town in western Scotland. It can trace its history back to the local burgh school founded in the 1630s and the first school to bear the name was established in 1807...
, and stared Kristopher Nimbley, Nicole Campbell, Sophie Gilmour, Rhys Carmichael, Gavin Johnstone and Archie Fowler.
Producers of the movie included former Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
(UK) worker, Euan Lees, and East Ayrshire out-reach worker, Louisa McEvoy. The film's premiere took place in June 16, 2011 at Kilmarnock Academy and was attended to by local East Ayrshire councillors.
The main aim of the project was to help improve bullying throughout East Ayrshire. In the aftermath of the project, a pack underwent work and was completed by late October/Early November 2011, in time for use for anti-bullying week.
Plot
The films main plot revolves around a school girl, Aimee, who is being bullied. The writer, co-director and also one of the lead actors, Kristopher Nimbley, based the film on his past bullying experiences he faced. In the film, Aimee's friend, Clint, confronts Mr. Butcher Vig (named after GarbageGarbage (band)
Garbage are an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson and American musicians Duke Erikson , Steve Marker and Butch Vig . All four members are involved in songwriting and production...
drummer and producer, Butch Vig
Butch Vig
Butch Vig is an American musician and record producer, best known internationally as the drummer of the Madison, Wisconsin-based alternative rock band Garbage and the producer of multi-platinum selling album Nevermind by Nirvana....
, playing by Kristopher Nimbley) about Aimee being bullied, much to her disapproval. From there, Mr. Vig takes the situations into his hands. Mr. Vig's character is described as a "push around" and he often does not know what to do in his work place of a modern-day Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
. His wife, Mrs Vig, is the school's head teacher, and often shoots his ideas down and bosses him around.
Mr. Vig approaches his wife, Mrs. Vig and confronts her about the bullying situation. He suggests that maybe a social worker should get involved, and describes bullying as a "very serious matter". Nimbley used American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actors Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler
Adam Richard Sandler is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, musician, and film producer.After becoming a Saturday Night Live cast member, Sandler went on to star in several Hollywood feature films that grossed over $100 million at the box office...
, Jon Cryer
Jon Cryer
Jonathan Niven "Jon" Cryer is an American actor, screenwriter and film producer. He is the son of actress–singer Gretchen Cryer. He made his motion picture debut in the 1984 romantic comedy No Small Affair, but gained greater fame as "Duckie" in the 1986 John Hughes-scripted film Pretty in Pink...
and Steve Carrell as influences throughout the film whilst playing Mr. Vig. Finally, a social worker, Carole Flow get's involved, and has a chat with the bullies. From there, they are forced to apologize to Aimee and Clint, and are severely punished by teachers at school.
Nimbley has said in an East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. It borders on to North Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire, South Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway...
interview regarding the movie:
- This is my second movie, along with Scarlett + the Ned we made last year but this is the breakthrough. That one didn't really go anywhere, but I opened up in this one because bullying is something I experienced myself and a lot of other people have, usually young people. I know in Scotland bullying is a big issue and this is the good thing about this its going all across Scotland. The main plot is about how both the teachers and Aimee deals with the situation. I think myself, back then, i coped pretty well. But the teachers at my school didn't really do well to help me and I still feel to this day totally betrayed by them. That's my point in the movie, some teachers may not bother their backsides to help you, but some will. Please tell them
The movie's premier took place on June 16, 2011 at The Academy in Kilmarnock, Scotland. The event was attended by local councillors including Councilor Linton. It was also attended by then-Kilmarnock Academy headteacher, Carole Ford. Nimbley won two awards presented by East Ayrshire for Best Actor and Best Script Writer. Other awards were won by the remaining cast members including Best On Screen Couple, Best Actress and Best Director.
Background
Soundtrack
Like the past movie that producer Kristopher Nimbley and cast members created in 2010, Scarlett + the NedScarlett + the Ned
Scarlett and the Ned is a 2010 Scottish anti-knife crime and teenage pregnancy movie, filmed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The film was directed by Sammy and started various members of the S3 XL Princess Trust programme.Scarlett + the Ned was followed by the highly successful, Beat the Bully...
, Beat the Bully features music from un-signed local bands. However, in Beat the Bully, this marks a first as Kristopher Nimbley produced and composed three tracks for the movie's soundtrack.
Awards and nominations
On the main night of the premier, all cast members were presented with several awards, from several people including headteachers and/or local East Ayrshire OfficialsEast Ayrshire
East Ayrshire is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. It borders on to North Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire, South Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway...
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In November 2011, the cast of Beat the Bully, yet again will be rewarded with certifications at a Celebrating Success Ceremony, which took place on Friday November 25, 2011.
Main cast
- Kristopher Nimbley - Mr. Butcher VigMr. Butcher VigMr. Butcher Vig is a character in the 2011 movie, Beat the Bully. The character is portrayed by Kris Nimbley.-Creation:Mr. Butcher Vig about Aimee being bullied, much to her disapproval. From there, Mr. Vig takes the situations into his hands. Mr...
- Sophie Gilmour - Aimee
- Gavin Johnston - Clint
- Archie Fowler - Bully #1
- Rhys Carmichael - Bully #2
- Pauline Donnely - Mrs Vig