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The Northern Cowboy
THE NORTHERN COWBOY
Genre: COMEDY
WRITER/DIRECTOR: Martin Talbot of Chorley,
Lancashire
WRITER/PRODUCER: John Maxwell of
Liverpool
A young Lancashire lad dreams of stardom
in Nashville, but first he has to beat his rivals closer to home,
in a Country-and-Western competition
which showcases so much more than singing.
DIRECTOR MARTIN TALBOT is a former session musician, signed to Atlantic Records, and it’s this musical pedigree he brings to The Northern Cowboy. Music is a key part of the project. “I started out as a guitar roadie for comedian Mike Harding, then turned professional in 1987,” says Martin. In 1996, he became a freelance camera operator and has since produced music videos, short films and commercials. As a filmmaker he has made two acclaimed shorts with Northwest Vision + Media.
“I think I’m very much the definition of a modern director – technically savvy yet with a fresh approach to getting performances,” he says.
PRODUCER JOHN MAXWELL is part of a new breed of flexible, innovative producers who can get the best from technology with challenging budgets. John brings energy and the experience of having made 15 shorts over the last five years.
“Martin and I were brought together two years ago after being introduced by Northwest Vision + Media. We recognized early on that we had a lot in common,” says John. “Digital Departures is a natural progression for us, in every way. £250,000 is an opportunity, not a problem. I think we’ll be able to create a piece of entertaining cinema, that would belie the budget and serve as a showcase of digital filmmaking."
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