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\nBournemouth University student Norman Gregory, who has just completed his MA Directing Digital Film and Television, has been in Italy\u2019s Tuscany directing his first feature film \u2018A Reason to Leave\u2019.<\/p>\n
Film and Television stars Claire King (Emmerdale, Footballer\u2019s Wives) and Mark Wingett (The Bill) take the leading roles in Gregory\u2019s directorial debut. Cast and crew recently completed a fortnight of filming in Dorset, and have travelled to Tuscany for two more weeks of filming \u2013 with the film set between both locations.<\/p>\n
Originally an actor, Gregory has decided to pursue a career in directing. He chose BU to complete his Master’s, as he believed the degree is the \u2018best in the country for directing\u2019. \u2018A Reason to Leave\u2019 is a part of Gregory\u2019s final project.<\/p>\n
The film, described as a \u2018tragic redemption\u2019, follows mother and daughter Sarah (King) and Bethany (played by Alice Bird) as they emigrate to Tuscany, and their involvement with Harry Webster (Wingett). Their reasons for their relocation are revealed as the film progresses.<\/p>\n
The script was co-written by Gregory and MA Scriptwriting student James Cottle. Gregory lauded the strength of the script, which attracted King and Wingett. He said: \u201cThis is a really exciting project and I am delighted that Claire, Mark and Alice are playing the leads together with Simone Spinazza who joined us in Tuscany. They are all highly respected and established actors and are taking the film to another level. We have a wonderful script, co-written by James Cottle, the strength of which enabled us to attract Claire and Mark.\u201d<\/p>\n
A number of BU Master\u2019s students have also had the opportunity to work on the film as crew members, providing vital experience as they finish their degrees.<\/p>\n
Gregory\u2019s tutor, Course Leader in Film and Television at BU’s Media School, Trevor Hearing, is expecting a positive response for \u2018A Reason to Leave\u2019.<\/p>\n
Trevor Hearing said: \u201cNorman\u2019s debut feature film is the latest in a line of feature films to have come from graduates of Bournemouth University\u2019s Media School in the past few years and this film looks to be just as successful. It is emotionally gripping story-telling at its best, with a recognisable cast who deliver powerful performances. Norman has drawn on his own acting career to get the best from his actors and he has delivered them a script which gives them a lot to work with. The film shows a distinctive directorial voice, combined with international locations and outstanding camerawork from a world class cinematographer. I am confident this is a film which will be talked about.\u201d\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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