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Surrey Film Studio's Crime Thriller Nominated for Top Award
28 Jun
Summary
- A Surrey film studio's movie is nominated for Best Independent Film.
- The film 'Tales of the Underworld' is a prequel to an award-winning movie.
- The crime thriller stars actors from 'The Bill' and 'Peaky Blinders'.
Scruffy Bear Media, a film studio based in Woking, Surrey, is celebrating a significant achievement as its film, 'Tales of the Underworld,' has been nominated for Best Independent Film at the upcoming National Film Awards. This recognition is considered an "incredible honour" for the independent production company.
The nominated film serves as a prequel to the studio's previous success, 'Lucas and Albert,' which won Best Film at the same awards ceremony in 2021. Director Darren S. Cook expressed that the nomination is deeply meaningful to everyone involved in the independent production.
'Tales of the Underworld' is a dark crime thriller that unfolds through the perspective of a journalist and features notable actors such as Ian Burfield, known for 'The Bill,' and Brendan Gibson from 'Peaky Blinders.'
The film is currently being showcased at various festivals. A wider cinema release is anticipated for autumn. The National Film Awards also highlight other categories, including Best Drama, with nominations for productions like 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.'
