http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTquQzyitio
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Curse-of-Macha/112148932146472
Awakened by the onslaught of an invasion, Emer is forced to succumb to the horror of her children missing and the burning flames of her dying village. Rather than accept her fate, she breaks free of the carnage to find another village and a group of warriors willing to take up her cause and find out the truth of this nightmare.
What unfolds is a daring attempt to reach the ancient city of Emain Macha, the stronghold of the Ulaidh (Ulster) Tribes. But with political and religious influences on the struggle for power over the northern territories of Ireland, our heroes our met with overwhelming odds stacked against them. It is with Emer, that the fate of the Ulaidh tribes lays, and through her courage and strength the promise to embrace her children once more.
Many myths and legends have echoed through Ireland's forests, none so infamous than the Táin Bó Cúailgne, an epic tale of greed, lust and pride. 3 deadly sins that have plagued Ireland's shores for an eternity. Our story focuses on one mother’s nightmare and one peoples plight in a land steeped in religious and political turmoil.
Set in the 4th Century AD, Ireland is a land inconstant upheaval. Kings, Queens, Priestess and Warlords battle among themselves for power. All the while the masses struggle to survive daily life in an Ireland that is one dark environment.
The Film is based on the Irish myths of the Táin Bó Cúailgne, our story is an original screenplay by Chris Lennon and Paul Michael.
Below a list of assigned artists:
(Actor) Patrick O’Kane: a veteran of Stage, Film and TV, he has worthy credits as
‘Exorcist the Beginning’, ‘Perkins 14’, ‘Holby City’, ‘Eastenders’, ‘Five Days’, and many a London broadway productions.
(Actor) Michael Parle: another veteran of Stage and Film, based in London, his latest Film work includes 2004’s The Escapist’ and many an award winning short productions. Recent success includes Irish Film ‘The Boogeyman’(2010).
(Actor) Chris Patrick Simpson: will also be part of the pilot. His Film work includes: 50 Dead Men Walking; Good Vibrations; The Man who Crossed Hitler; The Magadalene Sisters; and many a hit TV shows and theatre productions.
(Actor) Local Actor cast for the main female role (Emer) is Colette Lennon, a rising star, educated in RADA, NYT, and University of Ulster Magee, Colette’s recent work includes a 6 month tour of the Bavarias as stage soprano, performing musical favourites: ‘Phantom of the Opera’; ‘Mary Poppins’; and the Latest Local hit ‘King and I’. Colette is currently on Tour with Peter Corry in the 'Celtic Nights' production: traveling across the U.S.
The talented tough team of stuntmen ClanRanald/ Combat International, whose work includes ‘Gladiator’, ‘King Arthur’, ‘Robin Hood’ and HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ have finished our promotional trailer and look forward to more of the action. They are currently constructing a giant medieval fort at Duncarron valley forest, north of Glasgow. This will be one of the locations for this epic tale.
VFX Gurus HybridFX, have also signed up to the production. Their recent success: ‘Walking Dead’; 'Doctor Who'; feature films 'Outpost' and 'Creep' is part of a long list of productions they have worked on.
Also there is a small army of Ireland and UK talent involved, including:
Paul Michael- Co-Script Writer
Andy Graham - Director of Photography
Belinda Greensmith - Assistant Director/Prosthetic Make-up
Aaron Boucher - Camera operator
Mark Kennedy - Camera operator.
Matt Cross- Camera/focus puller
Gareth Thompson- Camera assistant
Declan Shackelton - Camera assistant
Russell Fulton- Set Construction Manager
Ashleigh Jeffers- Set Construction Designer
Cathal McDonnell- Set Design
Conann Fitspatrick- Visual Effects Supervisor.
Carla Williams - Production Assistant
Emma Berkery- Concept Artist
Paddy Lerwil- Concept Artist
Paul Fagan- Concept Artist
Ruth Brolly- Concept Artist
Hugh Clawson - Bronze Sculptor
Colin Hood- Sound Design
Joe Nattrass- Sound assistant/ boom op
Gerry Gallagher- Music Production
Kieran Brady- Music Production
Malin Allan- Costume Designer
Mel Lyle- Costume Designer
Ingrid Bowen- Costume Designer
Roisin Duffin- Hair/Make-up Stylist
Joe Maxwell- Special Effects Make-up
Rebecca Anderton - Makeup
Hanna Rotheram - Runner
Natasha Allan - Runner
Charlie Allan- Stunt Chroeography
Lemuel Black- Stunt Choreography
Eoin Wilson- Stuntman
Mark UpRichard- Stuntman
Conleth Halfpenny- Stuntman
the list keeps growing...
Our Goal is to produce a Feature Short, with the talents we have already gathered. The project will be a multimedia experience: an animated online series and graphic novel will be part of the many aspects of this production. With your support and donations to the project, we can make this possible!!
