Running in Traffic official production blog

Running in the East Coast

2010-08-30T01:50:00.007+01:00

Running in Traffic has been selected for the 2010 Nomadic Tendancies International Film Festival, Florida USA as part of the Strasbourg IFF, France.

Written by Bryan Larkin (pictured with Anna Kerth) and Produced by Marc Twynholm, Abigail Howkins and Bryan Larkin and Directed by Dale Corlett, will screen alongside a short list of the best international features from the 2009/10 from Indie filmmakers across the globe selected by Academy Award and Golden Globe winning actors and directors.

A powerful and diverse line-up including, The Cutting Traditon, with Oscar winning actress Meryl Streep and Exodus Fall, starring Rosanna Arquette and the shocker horror Frankenstein Unlimited are part of the selection. Lead actor Bryan Larkin also appears as the lead in Brendan McNamee's critically acclaimed debut, Miles Away (Raindiance 2009) also screening at the festival released in 2011.

For more information on the East Coast, USA premiere of the Scottish BAFTA Nominated / Winning and international multi-award winning film visit the official website HERE

Please support the film by showing your support even if you cannot attend by spreading the word on the screening...your support starts at home.

Thanks you for your support, Dabhand Films in association Jigsaw Productions, with ISIS Releasing, Centre Media, UK.

Picture Courtesy of EIFF

Strasbourg International Film Festival

2010-08-20T10:46:00.003+01:00

Running in Traffic will screen at the Strasbourg International Film Festival this coming week; 24th August at 3pm, for scheduling information please visit the schedule page of the festival HERE

Stop Press!!! UK DVD Release

2010-07-28T13:30:00.005+01:00

Running in Traffic will be released on DVD across the UK on the 25th of October...Everywhere!

The film is now available to pre order at HMV, Amazon and Play.com You can preorder the DVD with extra features including, The Making of featurette, Red Carpet World Premiere documentary by Film Live, Trailer and the BAFTA Scotland Winning short film Scene., including other...

Follow THIS LINK to pre order on Amazon. HMV HERE or on Play.com HERE

World rights now with Centre Media

2009-10-23T14:16:00.004+01:00

As of October 2009 London based CENTRE MEDIA SALES have acquired the rights to Running in Traffic. For more information please visit HERE. Contact Eddie Leahy

Running in competition

2009-10-15T18:55:00.003+01:00

Running in Traffic has been selected for the official competition in the 11th Os WT - Festival in Norway and the 58th International Film Festival Mannheim. The film will compete the best International feature film at both festivals that take place in November. Also in November the film will screen for American buyers at the AFM, American Film Market.

The Sunday Herald - If you see only one

2009-06-14T22:04:00.006+01:00

IF YOU SEE ONLY ONE SCOTTISH FILM STARRING A BUNCH OF PEOPLE YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF ... SEE RUNNING IN TRAFFIC

Alan Morrison, Arts Editor of the Sunday Herald

"Actually, the actor Kenneth Cranham is in it for a couple of scenes, and you've probably heard of him. But otherwise this is one of the real talent-spotting finds of the festival. It's about birth, death and all the messy bits of life crammed in between, as a network of characters face up to financial debts to the council or drug-dealers and emotional debts to family or friends. The stand-out performance comes from actor-writer-producer Bryan Larkin, who has the uncanny ability to let his character's past experiences and present turmoil play on his face without having to utter a word. In fact, the whole film has an intense less-is-more aesthetic that's really affecting. Director Dale Corbett and producers Marc Twynholm and Abigail Howkins have picked up umpteen Bafta Scotland awards for short films, but this feature debut takes them to the next level."

British Gala, June 22, 9.25pm, Cineworld; June 26, 9pm, Cineworld

Running in Traffic Red Carpet Premiere

2009-06-05T17:20:00.003+01:00

EIFF is always a starry affair, but it helps to know who you can expect to see at screenings. This year's line-up of Gala screenings sees filmmakers and actors from around the globe grace the red carpet.
Don’t forget that after each of these screenings there will be a Q&A with those in attendance, so you get a chance to hear from those involved in the film.
All of the red carpet events take place at Cineworld. Be sure to get there early to get the best view of the stars!

TRAILBLAZER PRESS RELEASE EIFF 2009

2009-05-21T18:09:00.006+01:00

Running in Traffic lead actor and screenwriter, Bryan Larkin has been nominated by the 63 Edinburgh International Film Festival and Skillset as a EIFF 2009Trailblazer.

The intention of the Trailblazers showcase is to unite the work of the Skillset Screen Academies with that of EIFF. The scheme honours their joint commitment to the generation, encouragement and promotion of new British talent; offer Skillset Screen Academy students and graduates an introduction to the UK film industry and the festival circuit; and celebrate the new names issuing forth from the film festival that first brought Samantha Morton, Daniel Craig, Emily Blunt, Andrea Arnold, Danny Boyle, David Mackenzie, Shane Meadows, Asif Kapadia, and Sam Riley to our attention.

Last year’s Trailblazers included actors Thomas Turgoose in the Michael Powell Award winner SOMERS TOWN and Nichola Burley in DONKEY PUNCH, who returns to Edinburgh this year with Michael Powell Award contender KICKS; and critically acclaimed directors Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy who premiered their film HELEN at EIFF 2008.

EIFF Artistic Director Hannah McGill commented, “I'm delighted to name this list of extremely talented and original creators as this year's Trailblazers. They vary in age and background and experience levels, but they're united by the risk-taking work and their clear potential. Our feature film programme has this year offered us a very inspiring range of new UK talent; while the Skillset Screen Academies always provide a very diverse and interesting set of work and this year is no exception. Congratulations to all of them and thanks as ever to Skillset for their collaboration on this part of our programme.”

New Teaser Trailer now Online

2009-05-13T15:00:00.004+01:00

Ahead of the world premiere at this years Edinburgh International Films Festival we have created a whole bunch of very different teaser trailers and would like to share this one with you.

World Premiere News

2009-05-06T20:00:00.008+01:00

Dabhand Films in association with Jigsaw Productions are delighted to announce that their debut feature film Running in Traffic has officially been selected for the
63rd Edinburgh International Film Festival.
The World premiere will be held on the 22nd June 2009 at the Cineworld 6 at 21:25. The long awaited film from the multi BAFTA Scotland awarding winning production company Dabhand Films will compete for the Michael Powell award, PPG Award, Skillset New Directors Award and the Standard Life Audience Award. To be among the first to see this engaging and powerful film and join the cast and crew at the premiere event including Bryan Larkin, Polish star Anna Kerth, Legendary British actor Kenneth Cranham, Atta Yaqub and veteran Scottish actor Anne Downie please visit the Edinburgh Film Festival website. For premiere tickets please visit HERE

BAFTA Scotland Success

2009-03-16T10:51:00.006Z

Running in Traffic picked up it's first award at the BAFTA Scotland New Talent awards this week. The film won Best Producer for Marc Twynholm, Bryan Larkin and Abigail Howkins. To read the Scottish Screen Roughcuts article on the award winners evening please click HERE to download the PDF document.

Triple BAFTA Scotland Nomination

2009-02-20T11:44:00.006Z

Running in Traffic has been nominated for 3 BAFTA SCOTLAND - New Talent awards. Marc Twtynholm, Bryan Larkin & Abigail Howkins for Producing, Anna Kerth for Best Performance and Dale Corlett for Best Director. An enormous congratulations to them all and the Running in Traffic team.For more information please visit the link below.

http://www.baftascotland.co.uk/awards/the-bafta-scotland-new-talent-awards-2009/nta09nominations

Picture lock

2008-12-05T20:41:00.005Z

This week will see the picture lock on the movie. The running time of the movie be be about 100 mins including credts. Composer Gabriel Currington and Bryan Larkin are working with Dale Corlett to complete to score for Christmas and Producer/Executive producer MarcTwynholm is writing and arranging some additional music for the for the film

Running on time

2008-10-18T00:34:00.002+01:00

Running in Traffic will be completed on schedule in December 2008. The provisional picture is very close to being locked and with only a few pickups still remaining the estimated running time will be under 100 minutes.

Kenneth Cranham talks about the benefits of public transport.

2008-10-12T00:39:00.005+01:00

Legendary Scottish born actor Kenneth Cranham talks about his involvement and attachment to the film.

Gabriel Currington scores the movie

2008-10-04T12:33:00.004+01:00

Work is already underway on the film as established British film and TV composer Gabriel Currington produces the original score for Running in Traffic.

'Gabriels' talent as a musician and humainty as a will pronouce the major themes of this film', says Bryan Larkin. His appreciation and understanding of this film is more then a casual reminder to us all.

Gabriel is a well recognized figure in the industry, his numerous scores for Film & Television demonstrate his proven ability to work well with a broad range of producers and directors.With over seven years of professional experience, he has worked on over 70 productions, from feature films, to international television programmes. Credits for film include ‘Rulers & Dealers’ starring Freema Agyeman (Dr Who), ‘Splinter’ starring Nikolas Grace (An Ideal Husband, Daniel Deronda, Brideshead Revisited) and Paul Barber (The Full Monty, The 51st State, Only Fools and Horses) and ‘The Celestine Prophecy’ starring Thomas Kretschmann and Matthew Settle.Credits for television include BBC, Channel 4, Five, ITV, Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, Nat Geo, Hallmark, and as well on RTS and BAFTA nominated films. He is published by EMI, with library albums with FTP media, Audio Network, Boosey & Hawkes and Cavendish music and has been a panel judge for music at the Bafta awards.

Post Production update

2008-08-23T00:48:00.004+01:00

As of this week, there is a now a rough cut of the movie. So what!? But this is where the real work starts. The final push to complete the film is now underway and a few place cards are present where a few gaps need filled. Expect to see the trailer and other footage from the film out there in the world very seen, along with film stills and other material ahead of the films release in the not to distant future. But you will hear a lot more about it before then!

Quietly carving away

2008-07-06T12:03:00.004+01:00

Although there has not been a lot of posting going on of late, things have been far from quiet. Running in Traffic is now well into post production and only weeks away from the first pass at the rough cut of the movie. The performances are glowing and the team are on schedule for the completion of the film for the years end.

Traffic report

2008-05-23T22:34:00.005+01:00

This week BBC Radio Scotland invited us to share the Running in Traffic experience with Scottish audiences. Janice Forsythe chatted to Producers Marc Twynholm, Bryan Larkin and Abigail Howkins in the Movie Cafe. Listen to the broadcast before the 29th of May at the following link

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/radioscotland/programmes/moviecafe

EXCLUSIVE - Shooting in Traffic

2008-05-16T11:58:00.004+01:00

Pardon the pun. Channel 4's 4 talent mini documentary of Running in Traffic is now online.
Watch and listen as the producers and director talk about how the making of the film was made possible on less of a budget than the catering budget for Taggart!

All Media Scotland

2008-05-09T15:35:00.004+01:00

Running in Traffic continues to gather a little more press this week as All Media Scotland pick up on the trail with this latest article

Read it HERE

Special thanks to Spike for the article.

In the cut

2008-04-26T03:05:00.007+01:00

After several pain killing months, of hardship, highs and lows... Dabhand Films have cleared their slate for post production of Running in Traffic, the offical trailer will be released within the coming weeks and the movie will follow.

Already distributors and sales agents are wise to the cause and on standby for what lies ahead.

It's gonna happen folks, it's gonna happen, even if it kills us!

That's a wrap

2008-03-10T00:49:00.005Z

On Sunday the 9th of March, three months to the day, Running in Traffic has wrapped. All pick ups are now in the can, or to be more accurate , safely backed up on 4 terrabytes of drive space. There shall now be a short intermission as everybody goes their separate ways, return to normality and some even go on holiday. Post production will commence in mid April. Let the games begin!

Running for Poland!

2008-02-25T17:04:00.011Z

Anna Kerth who plays the lead role of Kayla in Running in Traffic appeared on TVN Poland this week (The U.K version of Good Morning) to discuss her developing career and her star that is most definatly on the rise.

Just sit back, relax and enjoy

Both video links on the page are streaming this content.

Follow this link TVN

Scottish Screen Roughcuts article

2008-02-15T22:31:00.002Z

Scottish Screen have published an article on how the Dabhanders, Alcoba Films and Jigsaw made feature film making possible in Scotland at the most unthinkable time of year with as big a budget as the wrap party for any one of your favorite soaps.

Read it here

http://www.scottishscreen.com/images/documents/FEB_MARCH_08.pdf

Principal Photography WRAPS!!!

2008-01-21T16:11:00.000Z

On a freezing cold, rainy and windy night in the awe inspiring district of Summerston in Glasgow, Running in Traffic wrapped principal photography. Although there are still pickups to complete that amount to an additional four days, no animals were injured since shooting started on December 9th 07.

Over the coming weeks the film will be in post production at the Dabhand Films facility in GMAC. And expect to see a teaser trailer on the official website soon too...

for more information visit http://www.runningintraffic.com/

Website Launched

2008-01-06T21:17:00.002Z

On the 8th of Janaury 2008 the official Running in Traffic website went online!!!

Click HERE

The Press Buzz

2008-01-01T21:09:00.001Z

As 2008 rolls around the press don't wait about when on those rare occasions a movie is being shot in Scotland. The Falkirk Herald and The Evening Times both ran articles about the movie.

http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/entertainment-interviews/MOVIE-MAGIC-IN-BONNYBRIDGE.3618421.jp

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.1933449.0.0.php

New Talent for a new year!!!

2007-12-31T16:16:00.000Z

As New Year approaches the Running in Traffic team successfully pass the half way point with only 10 shooting days remaining during this phase of principal photography. Supporting actors, Kenneth Cranham and Atta Yaqub have already made their appearances and the press are lapping it up. Look out for more from the production over the coming weeks and months.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!!

Half way approaches

2007-12-19T12:36:00.000Z

With the production now well underway, Running in Traffic rapidly approaches the half way mark with locations wrapped in Dunfermline and Paisley. As the cast and crew fight the daylight and subzero degree temperatures of a typical December shoot without any complaints, the tour continues with a move to Falkirk next and continue shooting in Glasgow city centre where the second thread of the storyline and new characters make their arrival.

Kenneth Cranham joins cast

2007-12-14T11:23:00.001Z

Dabhand Films in association with Alcoba Films and Jigsaw Productions are delighted to announce that legendary British actor Kenneth Cranham has joined the cast of Running in Traffic this week. Kenneth will play Bill Cullen, opposite Bryan Larkin and Anne Downie.

Three days in

2007-12-12T01:34:00.000Z

Spirits are high! Running in Traffic is now three days into principle photography and right on schedule. Kayla's story is being shot first. Cullen's commences this coming Sunday.

Principal Photography commences

2007-12-09T20:31:00.000Z

Principal photography of the collaborative trio in Dabhand Films, Alcoba Films and Jigsaw productions of Running in Traffic is officially underway.

Shooting commenced in glamorous Paisley, Glasgow.

Onset was Anna Kerth, Douglas Russell and Natasha Robertson along with the 30+ crew.

Anna Kerth broadcast - Poland

2007-12-04T00:22:00.000Z

Anna Kerth was interviewed this week on TVN Poland about the portrayal of her regular character, Małgosia Zimińska in Na Wspólnej. Anna also and shared with audiences a little about her very promising career to date and her role in Running in Traffic.

Douglas Russell joins cast

2007-11-29T21:55:00.000Z

Douglas Russell has secured the role of Dixon in the forthcoming production. Douglas is currently represented by Stiven Christie Management in Edinburgh.

Marnie Baxter joins cast

2007-11-23T21:15:00.000Z

Scots actress Marnie Baxter joins cast. Marnie will play the supporting role of Carrie, opposite Ross Maxwell and Anna Kerth. Marnie has previously appeared in Cycle and Axe Raiders (Palm Tree Productions).

Atta Yaqub joins cast

2007-11-22T22:51:00.000Z

Rising star Atta Yaqub will join the Running in Traffic cast when shooting commences in early December 2007.

Atta's star has continued to rise since his debut as the lead in Ken Loach’s, Ae Fond Kiss and most recently in Nina's Heavenly Delights. On television he has appeared in ‘New Street Law’ (Red Productions), ‘Perfect Day’ (Perfect Day Productions), ‘Big Night Out’ (Red Productions) and ‘Meet the Magoons’ (Channel 4) and ‘Doctors’ (BBC). He was also nominated for the most promising newcomer at the British Independant Film Awards in recent times.

Anne Downie joins cast

2007-11-22T00:42:00.000Z

Highly acclaimed Scottish actress and writer of ITVs 'The Bill' and numerous other T.V shows and plays, Anne Downie joins cast this week. Anne will play Anna Cullen. She is represented by Hundwich/Hughes of Edinburgh.

Crew update

2007-11-20T22:36:00.001Z

Some the Scottish Film industuries most prolific and emerging talent of tomorrow have assembled for the production.

Follow the films offical website link HERE to find out more

Lauren Lamarr joins cast

2007-11-20T22:23:00.000Z

Lauren Lamarr joins cast. Newcomer Lauren has previously appeared in numerous short film and music videos. Running in Traffic is her feature film debut. Lauren is currently represented by Academy Castings.

Tony Greengrass joins cast

2007-11-20T22:21:00.001Z

Tony Greengrass joins cast. Tony is currently represented by Academy Castings. Tony will appear opposite Anna Kerth and Lauren Lamarr.

Mark Prendergast joins cast

2007-11-20T22:14:00.001Z

Mark Prendergast joins cast. Mark has previously appeared on the West End stage in Les Miserables, numerous short films and theatre productions throughout Scotland. Newcomer Mark also appeared in Dabhand Films acclaimed short films SCENE.

Mark will appear in Running in Traffic as Anton opposite Bryan Larkin and Ross Maxwell

George Geddes to shoot

2007-11-16T20:03:00.000Z

As the project hits pre-production and the cast is assembled, the long list of new and established talent in Scotland gear up in the crew. George Geddes, one of the busiest cinematographers in Scotland is recruited as Director of Photography.

Casting update

2007-11-16T14:36:00.000Z

Ross Maxwell is among the short list of newcomers to join the cast.

Ross has appeared in a number of short and feature films in the independant film circuit in Scotland. He is currently represented by All Talent UK. Ross will play the supporting lead role of Mick, opposite Bryan Larkin in the movie.

Stuart Cadenhead joins the production

2007-08-27T23:19:00.000+01:00

Stuart Cadenhead has joined the production as Associate Producer and 1st Assistant Director. Stuart, presently based in GMAC, Glasgow has developed his skills as a filmmaker in his own right through the NYFA and various short film schemes including GMAC's Cineworks and Digicult. Running in Traffic is his feature film debut.

Dale Corlett directs

2007-08-24T21:43:00.000+01:00

As of August 07, New Zealand filmmaker Dale Corlett will officially direct the film.
Screenwriter Bryan Larkin and Corlett have been developing the script since June.

Anna Kerth secures lead

2007-08-24T21:27:00.001+01:00

Dabhand Films in association with Alcoba Films and Jigsaw Productions are delighted to announce that Polish born actress and rising star of Na Wspólnej, Anna Kerth will portray the challenging role of struggling young writer, Kayla Golebiowski in their feature film debut.
Anna has also appeared in River City for BBC Scotland as the recurring character, Lena Krausky. Her other works include extensive theatre productions in her native Poland with Robert Wilson and other productions across the U.K

Pre Production commences for Dabhand Films

2007-07-16T23:38:00.000+01:00

The BAFTA and multi award-winning production company Dabhand Films in association with Alcoba Films and Jigsaw Productions form the collaborative for their debut feature film.

Dabhand continue their success with their last project SCENE., as they officially move into pre-production with 'Running in Traffic'.

In June 07 company directors Bryan Larkin and Marc Twynholm initiated the production. Abigail Howkins from Alcoba Films was recruited as Producer to oversee the project with Twynholm and Larkin, while director Dale Corlett's, Jigsaw Productions Ltd form the remainder of the collaborative trio.

The film will host a handful of rising and established British and International talent, including Larkin himself who won the BAFTA Scotland award last year for his performance in the highly acclaimed short film SCENE.

The project is slated for principle photography in December 2007.