Jackdaw | The UK Premiere To Take Place In The North East On 24th January
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Carl Roberts 
The cast and crew of the upcoming movie Jackdaw will be attending the UK premiere on January 24th. Get the details here.
The star-studded UK premiere of British action thriller JACKDAW, the feature film debut of North East-born writer-director Jamie Childs (The Sandman, Willow, His Dark Materials), will take place at the Showcase Cinema de Lux Teesside in Stockton-on-Tees on 24 January 2024.
THE CAST AND CREW ATTENDING
Oliver Jackson-Cohen (The Invisible Man, Emily, The Haunting of Hill House) will join Childs on the red carpet. Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who, The Sandman, Victoria), Thomas Turgoose (Creation Stories, The Gallows Pole, This is England). And North East actor Joe Blakemore (The Third Day).
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE THERE?
In addition to the film’s premiere, there will also be a special paid public preview screening. In tandem with the premiere screening, members of the public in the region can come along and be part of the evening. Tickets for this unique premiere preview can be booked HERE.
We recommend that audiences book their tickets early to avoid any disappointment.
SHOT ON LOCATION
JACKDAW was shot on location in the North East of England in Hartlepool. And the Tees Valley, around sites including Seal Sands, Nunthorpe, Redcar and the North Sea. Filming against the backdrop of the region’s breathtaking coastlines and dramatic industrial landscapes. It also utilised The Northern Film and TV Studios, the North East’s only large-scale film and TV production facility.
The film has seen significant investment from The Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority. And the North East Production Fund, delivered by regional screen agency North East Screen on behalf of the North East Screen Industries Partnership (NESIP), as part of their ambitious plans to make the region one of the UK’s leading film and TV production hubs.
GAYLE WOODRUFFE
Gayle Woodruffe, Operations Director for North East Screen, said:
“We’re delighted to support the UK premiere of Jackdaw at the Showcase Cinema de Lux Teesside. It’s right on the doorstep of all the amazing Tees Valley locations that were used in the film, so is very fitting.”
“Supporting ambitious, world-class local talent like Jamie Childs is integral to the work we are doing to make the North East one of the leading UK film hubs where regional folk can live, create and work.”
MAYOR BEN HOUCHEN
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said:
“It’ll be fantastic to welcome the cast and crew of Jackdaw to Teesside for the star-studded premiere this month and I’m certain this event will be a great celebration of our growing local film industry.”
“We know our area has superb locations for TV and film productions and the success of Jackdaw shows how our investment in the North East Screen Industries Partnership is paying dividends in creating jobs and developing skills.”
JAMIE CHILDS
Writer/Director Jamie Childs said:
“I can’t wait to bring Jackdaw up to the North East for its UK premiere, and celebrate it with the rambunctious Northern souls who made it all possible.”
ABOUT THE FILM
JACKDAW is an unrelenting action thriller set over the course of a single night against the backdrop of North East England. An area where breathtaking coastal landscapes meet the brutality of industry. Jack Dawson, a former motocross champion and army veteran, returns to his hometown to care for his brother after their mother dies. Hoping to start a new life, he takes what could be a life-changing job for an old school friend turned local criminal, Silas.
Jack is betrayed during a simple package pick-up in the North Sea, resulting in his brother’s kidnapping. As he fights for survival and searches for answers, Jack encounters friends and adversaries old and new across a violent night-time odyssey through England’s Northern Rust Belt.
MUSIC
The film features a pulse-pounding soundtrack including classic dance music tracks from The Prodigy. The KLF, Aphex Twin and Robin S. As well as new wave music from Adam and the Ants. The Revillos and a brand-new exclusive track from North East star Sam Fender.
Sebastien Raybaud (Greenland, Canary Black), Callum Grant (Cleaner), Kate Glover (47 Meters Down, Black Mirror), and Jamie Childs are the producers of JACKDAW. Childs directs alongside his regular DOP Will Baldy (The Sandman, Willow).
Running time: 97 minutes/ Certificate: 15
Jackdaw will be in UK cinemas on January 26th
Source: Vertigo Releasing
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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