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Welcome to the Zanzibar Films website where you'll find all you need to know about all our films past, present, and future.
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'A
DUBLIN STORY' NETWORK TV PREMIERE
AUGUST
2004
The
multi-award winning Zanzibar Films short
'A Dublin Story' directed by Graham Cantwell and produced by
Tamara Anghie will be screening on
Irish television for the first time. With great performances by Cain Williams,
Robert Sheehan ("A Song For a Raggy Boy") and music by Damien
Rice, Steve Wickham and Len Arran this beautifully shot, moving black
and white film
tells the touching story of 2 young Dublin boys as they wander through
the streets and characters of Dublin over an eventful 12 hours.
Tune into "Shortscreen" on Network 2 at 11.30pm on Saturday
4th September to see this Zanzibar treat. (Check Network 2 program details
for exact screening time)
See
www.powertrip.go.to
for full details, stills, news and reviews of 'A Dublin Story'.
TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO ZANZIBAR FILMS
JULY
2004
Two
new talents have joined the Zanzibar Films family. Tamara Anghie has joined
as Producer and Eve Olney has come on board as Development Executive.
CLICK
HERE
to find out more about Tamara and
Eve in the WHO'S WHO SECTION.
ZANZIBAR
FILMS IN CANNES
MAY
2004
Thanks
to an amazing Marketing Campaign by Peter Johnson of Media Zoo, 'Headrush'
was the talk of Cannes with two packed out screenings and a scandelous
party at the Morrison Bar. But it wasn't all pleasure! Round-the-clock
meetings helped various Zanzibar Features nudge closer to production as
well as securing International Sales of 'Headrush' through Sales
Agents PARK
ENTERTAINMENT.
CLICK HERE to read full Cannes report.
ZANZIBAR
JOIN THE 'REPUBLIC'
APRIL
2004
Zanzibar
has just completed a Pop Promo for 'Oasis favourite new Band', REPUBLIC
OF LOOSE. The
song TELL MORE LIES is one of 15 amazing tracks taken from their
debut Album 'This is the Tomb of the Juice' recently released on
Big Cat Records.
Shimmy Marcus directed the visuals for this slice of pop sugar sex magic and included two ROL songs on the soundtrack for Headrush (Kiodin Man & Rugged). The video was posted at Screen Scene and The Farm in Dublin and features the band at a mysterious house party. Described as a dark, moody, and esoteric series of vingnets, Marcus claims it is an attempt to avoid the bland obvious cliches of Music Videos while providing an authentic image of the band and their music.
For more info on this amazing band CHECK OUT: www.RepublicOfLoose.com
APRIL
2004Congratulations to Zanzibar writer Kirsten Sheridan who has been nominated along with dad Jim, and sister Naomi for their screenplay 'In America' at this years Academy Awards. The deeply moving story is loosely based on the adventures of the Sheridan Family when they moved to America and has already picked up a bunch of prestigious awards including a Golden Globe Nomination.
Kirsten is co-writer with Audrey O'Rielly of 'Honor Bright' which is currently in development with Zanzibar Films.
MORE WINNERS FOR ZANZIBAR
FILMS
MARCH
2004
Were
going to have to build a new Awards Cabinet to keep up with the continuing
success of Zanzibar Trophies being picked up around the World. Recent
winners are: 'HEADRUSH'- Best Feature New York Film Fleadh
and
'A DUBLIN STORY' - Bronze at WorldFest Film Festival in Houston.
Congrats also to Kirsten Sheridan who picked up an Oscar Nomination
for
the family written film 'In America'.
NOVEMBER
2003Zanzibar Films double act 'Headrush' and 'A Dublin Story' were both winners at the recent 16th Foyle Film Festival in Derry in November. 'Headrush' won the Best Irish Feature Soundtrack Award while 'A Dublin Story' picked up the award for Best Irish Short.
Graham Cantwell (Director) and Tamara Anghie (Producer) were on hand to pick up their award as was Shimmy Marcus, accompanied by 'Headrush' stars Wuzza Conlon and Gavin Kelty.
See www.powertrip.go.to for full details, stills, news and reviews of 'A Dublin Story'.
'Headrush' is having a great run on the festival circuit impressing audiences around the world.
For all the news and gossip check out www.HeadrushTheMovie.com
ZANZIBAR
SCORE DOUBLE SUCCESS AT GALWAY FILM FLEADH
Zanzibar Films enjoyed double success at the Galway Film Fleadh this year winning second place in both Best First Feature and Best Short Film catagories.
'Headrush' premiered to a packed full house at the Town Hall Theatre and brew up quite a storm at the aftershow party in Bar Cuba. The debut feature from Zanzibar Films was voted 2nd Best First Feature by the audience. See HeadrushTheMovie.com for full details, stills, news and reviews.
Meanwhile
'A Dublin Story' directed by Graham Cantwell and produced
by Tamara Anghie was voted 2nd Best Irish Short by a panel
of esteemed judges. This beautifully shot film in Black & White tells
the touching story of 2 young Dublin boys as they wander through the streets
and characters of Dublin over an eventful 12 hours.See www.powertrip.go.to for full details, stills, news and reviews of 'A Dublin Story'.
HEADRUSH
- DEBUT FEATURE FILM
Zanzibar Films are currently in Post Production with their debut Feature 'Headrush'. Written and directed by Shimmy Marcus, and produced by Edwina Forkin you can get the full low down on the movie at HeadrushTheMovie.com or go to our 'Features Page' - CLICK HERE
'Headrush' gets its first ever screening at the upcoming Galway Film Fleadh at 11pm on Saturday 12th July 2003.
Ticket details and further info at: www.galwayfilmfleadh.com
FEATURES
IN DEVELOPMENTWe have a very strong slate of new Features Films all at various stages of development. Check out our 'Features in Development' for full list and details - CLICK HERE
