Room to Let
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Room to Let is an award winning short film directed by Joe McStravick, written by Gerlind Becker and starring Robin Edwards (The Wall
& Living in Hope) and Roz McCutcheon (The League of Gentlemen
and Jam).
(Snatch
and Hunger
) recommended Robin Edwards for the part of Pete. Liam would later take the role of Adrian. The casting of Milred took much longer however, due the fact that the London casting agents put forward actress's who where too young and in most case's too frail looking for the character of Milred the landlady. When Roz McCutcheon's head shot was spotted in the large pile, which had been sent through to the production office, they decided to call in their only hope for an audition. Roz looked even more suitable for the role in person. She impressed both Director, writer and the various production crew, who happened to be there working through pre-production. Mildred was finally cast.
During principal photography Roz McCutcheon auditioned for the role of The Fat Lady in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
directed by Alfonso Cuarón
, but the part eventually went to Dawn French.
The film was shot over 3 weekends at various locations in Ealing
and Northfield's
, west London
, close to Ealing Studios
.
In 2008 the producers signed a DVD distribution deal (Germany only) with Junge Filmszene. The film was released on the GeradeRaus 2008 DVD label, in late 2008.
The Wall
The Wall is the eleventh studio album by English progressive rock group Pink Floyd. Released as a double album on 30 November 1979, it was subsequently performed live with elaborate theatrical effects, and adapted into a feature film, Pink Floyd—The Wall.As with the band's previous three...
& Living in Hope) and Roz McCutcheon (The League of Gentlemen
The League of Gentlemen
The League of Gentlemen are a group of British comedians formed in 1995, best known for their radio and television series.The League of Gentlemen may also refer to:* The League of Gentlemen ,...
and Jam).
Plot
A black comedy about a young man who gets into the clutches of a possessive old landlady, who harbours a secret plan to turn him into her petProduction
During the casting period, actor Liam McMahonLiam McMahon
Liam McMahon is an Actor, born in Ireland. His work includes roles in Snatch , Living in Hope and Northanger AbbeyHis latest project is Hunger, which was directed by Steve McQueen and written by Enda Walsh. The film premiered in Cannes 2008, where it opened the official sidebar section, Un Certain...
(Snatch
Snatch (film)
Snatch is a 2000 crime film written and directed by British filmmaker Guy Ritchie, featuring an ensemble cast. Set in the London criminal underworld, the film contains two intertwined plots: one dealing with the search for a stolen diamond, the other with a small-time boxing promoter named Turkish ...
and Hunger
Hunger (2008 film)
Hunger is a 2008 film about the 1981 Irish hunger strike. It was written by Enda Walsh and Steve R. McQueen, who also directed. It was made by Blast! Films and commissioned by Channel 4 and Film4. It premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, winning the prestigious Caméra d'Or award for...
) recommended Robin Edwards for the part of Pete. Liam would later take the role of Adrian. The casting of Milred took much longer however, due the fact that the London casting agents put forward actress's who where too young and in most case's too frail looking for the character of Milred the landlady. When Roz McCutcheon's head shot was spotted in the large pile, which had been sent through to the production office, they decided to call in their only hope for an audition. Roz looked even more suitable for the role in person. She impressed both Director, writer and the various production crew, who happened to be there working through pre-production. Mildred was finally cast.
During principal photography Roz McCutcheon auditioned for the role of The Fat Lady in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a 2004 fantasy film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the third instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Steve Kloves and produced by Chris Columbus, David Heyman and Mark Radcliffe...
directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Alfonso Cuarón
Alfonso Cuarón Orozco is a Mexican film director, screenwriter and film producer, best known for his films Children of Men, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Y tu mamá también, and A Little Princess.- Early life :...
, but the part eventually went to Dawn French.
The film was shot over 3 weekends at various locations in Ealing
Ealing
Ealing is a suburban area of west London, England and the administrative centre of the London Borough of Ealing. It is located west of Charing Cross and around from the City of London. It is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the London Plan. It was historically a rural village...
and Northfield's
Northfields, London
Northfields is a largely residential area of Ealing in west London. It is centred on Northfield Avenue, a shopping street of mostly independent shops and restaurants...
, west London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, close to Ealing Studios
Ealing Studios
Ealing Studios is a television and film production company and facilities provider at Ealing Green in West London. Will Barker bought the White Lodge on Ealing Green in 1902 as a base for film making, and films have been made on the site ever since...
.
Release & Festivals
The film was released in 2003 and went on to be screened at various film festivals around Europe.In 2008 the producers signed a DVD distribution deal (Germany only) with Junge Filmszene. The film was released on the GeradeRaus 2008 DVD label, in late 2008.
- (2004) Funniest Shorts – Filmfest der Schongauer Kulturtage
- (2004) Belfast Film Festival
- (2004) DAFF (Deutsche Amateur-Filmfestspiele), Jena
- (2004) Werkstatt für junge Filmer, Wiesbaden-Naurod
- (2004) Open Air Filmfest Weiterstadt
- (2004) UNICA, Veitshöchheim
- (2004) Young Collection, Bremen
- (2005) International Festival of Non-Professional Film Makers, Tallinn (Estonia)
- (2005) RAF – Revija Amateskog Filma, Zagreb (Croatia)
- (2006) Busho – Budapest Short Film Festival (Hungary)
- (2007) Sun Screen Film Festival - Best of N. Irish. (UK/Ireland)
Awards
- (2003) Screened on Tiefenschärfe, OKK - German TV- (3rd Prize)
- (2003) BDFA Bundesfilmfestival Spielfilm, DortmundDortmundDortmund is a city in Germany. It is located in the Bundesland of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr area. Its population of 585,045 makes it the 7th largest city in Germany and the 34th largest in the European Union....
- (Silver Medal) - (2004) BDFA Landesfilmfestival, Bad Schwartau - (2nd Prize)
- (2005) Eulenspiegeleien (für Humor und Satire), BerlinBerlinBerlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
- (WINNER - 1st Prize) - (2006) The Guernsey Lily International Film Festival- (Very Highly Commended)
External links
- Joe McStravick Internet Movie Database
- Gerlind Becker Internet Movie Database
- Roz McCutcheon Internet Movie Database
- GeradeRaus DVD (Germany)
- Room to Let DVD Page