At last, Saxonites the world over can mark a special date in the calendar: Monday 8th December 2008. This is the day when SAXON the film will be released officially, following more than three years of perseverance, pain, generosity of spirit, talent, good luck and hard work by all concerned. It’s the moment when the blockbustered retailers come up for air – fresh air. It’s also when lots of people do their Christmas shopping. But for those wise ones who like to plan ahead, the DVD will soon be available to pre-order from the usual media stores, online, or direct from distributors Peccadillo Pictures.
Right now, the wheels of industry must spin very hard indeed…
*DVD EXTRAS: shooting and editing of new interview footage, post-production work on special short, preparation of trailer, stills sequence, animation and music tracks
*PR + MARKETING: press packs, online presence, mini adverts, interviews, design, deals
*DISTRIBUTION: printed and wrapped packs available online and instore; streaming and downloading; rental
*SAXON THE BOOK: typesetting, proofing and printing; marketing; distribution (eg bookshops, book fairs, online and direct purchase from the publishers CB Editions)
*LAUNCH event – watch this space
SAXON was nominated Best UK Debut Feature at the East End International Film Festival, and it was the first film in the entire festival to be sold out, weeks before screening, with a waiting list for returns on the night. The buzz attracted BBC London to the venue and director Greg Loftin appeared in exclusive interview on BBC London News.
SAXON’s producer Elise Valmorbida appeared in Moviescope Magazine’s feature ‘One to Watch’, and soon will appear in interview as part of Movie Mogul’s documentary about micro-budget Britfilms. The first-time producer recently received her Trailblazer trophy, courtesy of the Edinburgh International Film Festival and Skillset UK.
Production of SAXON THE BOOK is underway. Commissioned by award-winning guerrilla publisher CB Editions, the beautifully produced volume includes the film’s original screenplay, production stills, cast and crew credits, review extracts and the full story of how – against the odds – this guerrilla film was made and achieved success.
More about the film’s release and book publication in the next news posting…
Following recent festival successes in Edinburgh, Israel and Europe, the much anticipated English premiere of guerrilla film SAXON is happening – at the East End International Film Festival. Past big-name premieres here include films by Danny Boyle, Julian Cole, Julian Temple, Richard E Grant’s Wah Wah and the Oscar-winning documentary Born into Brothels. Click here to visit the East End Film Festival website.
The SAXON screening at 8.30pm on 21st April is followed by a Q&A session with writer-director Greg Loftin and lead actors Sean Harris, Sarah Matravers and Michelle Connolly. The film’s cast, crew, private investors and journalists are attending this ’sneak preview’ event. SAXON is slated for general release in summer 2008, via distributors Peccadillo Pictures.
For info about the Rich Mix cinema,
visit http://www.richmix.org.uk/
For tickets to SAXON’s English premiere,
phone 020 7613 7490
