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London to Brighton (Original title)
Dates: 2006 (Copyright), 01 December 2006 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Paul Andrew Williams

Synopsis: Social-realist drama. A prostitute and a young runaway flee to Brighton in a desperate attempt to save their own lives when a vengeful gangster is after them.

Genre:
Drama

Subjects:
Brighton,
Releases
Date: 2006Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 90 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: August 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 85 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer

Credits (85)
©/Production Company: LTB Films, UK Film Council, Production Company: Steel Mill Pictures, Production Company: Wellington Films, Executive Producer: Tony Bolton, Executive Producer: Gisela Evert, Executive Producer: Paul Trijbits, Produced by: Alastair Clark, Produced by: Rachel Robey, Produced by: Ken Marshall, Paul Andrew Williams, Line Producer: Rachel Robey, For UKFC (Snr Exec for New Cinema Fund): Himesh Kar, Fiona Morham, For UKFC (Head of Business Affairs): Will Evans, Production Co-ordinator: Kerinne Jenkins, Production Co-ordinator: Joe Kotroczo, Location Manager: Katherine Palmer, Post-production Supervisor: Gisela Evert, Production Assistant: Casey Herbert, 2nd Unit Director: Steve Truglia, Assistant Director (1st): Sarah Mooney, Assistant Director (Additional 1st): Richard Jones, Assistant Director (2nd): Kathy Leung, Assistant Director (3rd): James Chesterton, Ben Childs, Script Supervisor: Max White, Julia Delmas, Casting Director: Tania Polentarutti, Written by: Paul Andrew Williams, Director of Photography: Christopher Ross, Camera Operator (B): John Watters, Focus Puller: John Watters, Focus Puller: Nathan Wiley, Focus Puller: Sally Lowe, Focus Puller: Sophie Wilson, Focus Puller: Ang Richards, Focus Puller: Clive Mackey, Focus Puller: Iain Mackay, Clapper Loader: Ang Richards, Iain Mackay, Gaffer: Andy McBrearty, Key Grip: Ferris Ferhat, Stills.: Chris Boyce, Stills.: Miles Willis, Amanda Smith, Special FX Supervisor (Pennicott Payne): Dave Payne, SFX Senior Technician (Pennicott Payne): Graham Brooker, Editor: Tom Hemmings, Production Designer: Jane Levick, Art Director: Lizzie Dixon, Costume Designer: Jane Levick, Wardrobe Assistant: Beatrice Fairclough-Adams, Make-up/Hair Designer: Melanie Davey, Make-up/Hair Assistant: Alice Nickalls, Special Effects Make-up: Paul Hyett, Telecine/Digital Intermediate: Molinare, Laboratory: Technicolor, Composer: Laura Rossi, [Musician] Piano: Jaromir Klepac, Music Performed by: Filmharmonic Orchestra Prague, Conductor: Adam Klemens, Music Supervisor: Lol Hammond, Music Contractor: Petr Pycha, Music Recording Manager: Petr Pycha, [Music] Sound Engineer: John Timperley, Production Sound Recordist: Mitch "Wookie" Low, Sound Recordist (Additional): Craig Rihoy, Boom Operator: Paul Cornish, Sound Re-recording Mixer: Srdjan Kurpjel, Re-recording Mixer [Videosonics]: Dan Johnson, Sound Post-production Services: Zound, Final Mixing at: Videosonics, Supervising Sound Editor: Patrick Dodd, [Sound] Design Editor: Srdjan Kurpjel, Sound Editor: Burak Topalakçi, Sound Editor: Danton Tanimura, Foley Artist: Gareth Rhys Jones, Foley Artist: Dado Dzihan, Foley Editor: Mustafa Durma, Stunt Co-ordinator: Steve Truglia, Dolby Consultant: James Seddon, Armourer (Bapty): Tony Watts, EPK: Chris Boyce
Cast (25)
Lorraine Stanley (Kelly), Johnny Harris (Derek), Sam Spruell (Stuart Allen), Nathan Constance (Chum), Alexander Morton (Duncan Allen), Georgia Groome (Joanne), David Keeling (Charlie), Jamie Kenna (Tony), Chloe Bale (Karen), Jack Deam (Paul), Claudie Blakely (Tracey), Tim Matthews (Shane), Louise Appel (Debbie), Cat Meacher (street prostitute), Nick Ewans (kerb crawler in car (Brighton)), James Beirman (kerb crawler in car (London)), Andy Lloyd (punter in doorway (Brighton)), Su Douglas (Gran), David Barker (David), Paul Andrew Williams (punter in bedroom 1), Torq Pagdin (punter in bedroom 2), Yasmin Pannell (stoner girl 1), Marianna Maniatakis (stoner girl 2), Chiqui (exotic dancer), Chris Carrick (waiter)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (18)
In: Film International v7 n6 2009  Pages: 65-74
Title: An aesthetic approach to contemporary British social...Author: HOCKENHULL, Stella Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...realism: London to Brighton". Examination of LONDON TO BRIGHTON in terms of social realist aesthetics but allowing for more romantic themes and imagery by analysing the film's landscape imagery.

In: Radio Times 11 Jul 2009  Page: 39
Title: Walk on the Wild SideAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n211 January 2007  Page: 53
Title: In cinemas: London To BrightonAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v17 n1 January 2007  Page: 96
Title: Additions & CorrectionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.

In: Sight and Sound v17 n1 January 2007  Pages: 20-21
Title: British Cinema Now: Coming through slaughterAuthor: CORLESS, Keiron Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Paul Andrew Williams discusses his experiences of making LONDON TO BRIGHTON on a micro-budget in the UK.

In: Empire n215 May 2007  Page: 158
Title: At Home/DVD New: London to BrightonAuthor: PETERS, Patrick Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Radio Times 19 May 2007  Page: 39
Title: [Radio Times - 19 May 2007: no known title]Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1578 5 Jan 2007  Page: 24,26,28,30,32
Title: Films 2006Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the British films of 2006 that could prove popular with the BAFTA voters in 2007.

In: Screen Finance v20 n4 21 Feb 2007  Pages: 4-5
Title: Just two British films recoup budgets theatricallyAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: LONDON TO BRIGHTON and CONFETTI are the two British films th at recouped their production budgets through their domestic releases in 2006. Includes tables with UK box office/budget ratio of all UK-produced features released in 2006.

In: Sight and Sound v17 n6 June 2007  Page: 86
Title: Reviews: London to BrightonAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n216 June 2007  Page: 159
Title: At Home/Soundtracks: London to BrightonAuthor: DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v60th 2006  Page: 97
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v60th 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/sales/distributor contact details

In: Cinema Business n30 December 2006  Page: 28
Title: Red Road can travel furtherArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details of the twelve films shortlisted for support fr om the UK Film Council's Prints & Advertising Fund.

In: Sight and Sound v16 n12 December 2006  Page: 62,64
Title: London to BrightonAuthor: BROOKE, Michael Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Review n677 December 2006  Page: 106
Title: London to BrightonAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 28 Aug 2006  Page: 69
Title: [Variety - 28 Aug 2006: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1560 25 Aug 2006  Page: 24
Title: London To BrightonAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1562 8 Sep 2006  Page: 9
Title: London to the worldAuthor: MITCHELL, Wendy Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Looks at the genesis and production of Paul Andrew William's LONDON TO BRIGHTON.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Digital materials(1)
Description: MOVProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-737787
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(1)
Description: D5BFI identifier: C-1489615
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape



Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1444259
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status