Northern Ireland hosts Sole, Jump
Director and double Oscar nominated screenwriter Terry George (Hotel Rwanda [+see also:
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The film will star Brendan Fraser (Furry Vengeance), Martin McCann (Killing Bono [+see also:
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Belfast-based Generator Entertainment is producing with the assistance of the Northern Island Screen Fund, supported by Invest NI and part funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
Meanwhile comedy thriller Jump is currently shooting on location in Derry and Belfast. Kieron J Walsh (When Brendan Met Trudy) is directing from a script by Lisa McGee, based on her eponymous stage play.
Nichola Burley (Wuthering Heights), Martin McCann, Valene Kane (At The End of the Day [+see also:
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Jump received funding from Northern Ireland Screen, supported by Invest NI and part funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Other funders include the Irish Film Board, Firefly Film Sales, BBC Northern Ireland and Bentico Trading Limited.
Brendan J Byrne, of production company Hotshot Films, is producing the film alongside co-producing partner Katie Holly of Blinder Films. London-based AV Pictures are handling international sales.
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