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Jim Sweeney (actor)
Jim Sweeney (born 8 August 1956) is a Scottish actor. Over the years, Sweeney has starred in a variety of productions for both film and television. Starting with a small role in ''River City'', he later went on to play Mick Turner in ''The Crews'' opposite actors such as David Hayman. In film he has appeared in '' The Angels Share'' and '' The Wee Man'' as well as a variety of short films. In 2013, he took part in a tribute video to Quentin Tarintino's ''Reservoir Dogs'' to mark the 21st birthday of the film. The film recreated the opening scene of the original picture with Sweeney playing the role of Joe Cabot. The film was shot in Glasgow and was directed by Colin Ross Smith. Recently, Sweeney has starred in the starred in the '' ''Outlander'''' television series and the short film ''The Groundsman'', which was nominated for the 'Best Fiction' accolade at the 2014 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards. Filmography Awards See also *The Groundsman ''The Groundsman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scotland
Scotland (, ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a border with England to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the North Sea to the northeast and east, and the Irish Sea to the south. It also contains more than 790 islands, principally in the archipelagos of the Hebrides and the Northern Isles. Most of the population, including the capital Edinburgh, is concentrated in the Central Belt—the plain between the Scottish Highlands and the Southern Uplands—in the Scottish Lowlands. Scotland is divided into 32 administrative subdivisions or local authorities, known as council areas. Glasgow City is the largest council area in terms of population, with Highland being the largest in terms of area. Limited self-governing power, covering matters such as education, social services and roads and transportation, is devolved from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards
The 2014 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards were held on 25 March 2014 at The Arches (Glasgow). Presented by BAFTA Scotland, the accolades honour the best upcoming talent in the field of film and television in Scotland. The Nominees were announced on 7 March 2014. The ceremony was hosted by Muriel Gray. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Special Award for New Work *''Finding Family'' See also *2014 British Academy Scotland Awards References External linksBAFTA Scotland Home page {{BAFTA Scotland Awards New Talent British Academy Scotland British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards 2014 in British cinema British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards, 2014 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards BAFTA British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards The British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards are presented at an annual award ceremony organised by BAFTA Scotland. History In 2009, BAF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Autumn Never Dies
''Autumn Never Dies'' is a 2020 short comedy film directed by Chris Quick. It stars Duncan Airlie James and Nicollete McKeown and is the sequel to 2012 short film ''The Greyness of Autumn''. The film was written and produced by Andy S. McEwan and Chris Quick and released by Suited Caribou Media and Pentagram Productions UK. Plot Puppets Danny & Nelson return in another whirlwind adventure in ''Autumn Never Dies'' the sequel to the 2012 short film, ''The Greyness of Autumn''. When a new love interest enters into Danny's life, his past quickly comes back to haunt him and now must choose a path in life that will truly make him happy. Main cast *Duncan Airlie James as Danny McGuire (Voice) *Nicolette McKeown as Lizzie *Lynn Murray as Dr Crawford *Chris Quick as Nelson (Voice) *Neil Francis as Barry *Amy E Watson as Katie *Ray Crofter as Father Muldoon *Alan Cuthbert as Mr Caribou (Voice) *John Gaffney as Black Eye Tam * Jim Sweeney as Terrorist Leader * Chris Martin as Callaghan / Age ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy's Honour
''Tommy's Honour'' is a 2016 historical drama film depicting the lives and careers of, and the complex relationship between, the pioneering Scottish golfing champions Old Tom Morris and his son Young Tom Morris. The film is directed by Jason Connery, and the father and son are portrayed by Peter Mullan and Jack Lowden. The film won Best Feature Film at the 2016 British Academy Scotland Awards. The screenplay, written by Pamela Marin and Kevin Cook, is based on Cook's 2007 book, ''Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son''. The book won the Herbert Warren Wind Book Award as the best golf book of 2007, was one of the five books that ''Sports Illustrated'' selected as the "Books of the Year" in 2007, and was #32 of "the 50 best sports books ever written" selected by ''The Telegraph''. The film opened the 2016 Edinburgh International Film Festival on 15 June 2016. It went into theatrical release in the U.S. and internationally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where Do We Go From Here? (2015 Film)
''Where Do We Go from Here?'' is a Scottish comedy film directed by John McPhail and starring Tyler Collins, Lucy-Jane Quinlan, and Alison Peebles. The film centres on James, a young man who takes on the role of a janitor of a care home when his Grandad is forced into social care. It is the first feature to be directed by McPhail. Plot When Jen starts her new Job as a nurse at the 'Easy Love Care Home, she is surprised to find James, a 25-year-old man living and working in the building. James and his three, elderly best friends hatch a plan to go on one last adventure and the only medical cover they can get is the one person who doesn’t want to be around old people. Will their plan go off without a hitch or is there a sell by date on adventure? Main cast * Tyler Collins as James *Lucy-Jane Quinlan as Jen *Alison Peebles as Joan *Richard Addison as Malcolm *Maryam Hamidi as Miss Thompson *Deirdre Murray as Nancy * Jim Sweeney as Jim Release and reception The film was released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
V For Visa
''V for Visa'' is a short dark romantic comedy film about an American who is facing deportation from Scotland. His only solution is to marry someone and quick. ''V for Visa'' is the second installment of a trilogy of short films by Worrying Drake Productions. Plot Brad (Tyler Collins) is an American musician facing deportation from Scotland when his visa application is rejected. Without any other conceivable alternative, he has to marry someone to stay in the country and asks his band's stalker Stacey (Natalie Wallace) if she would go along with his plan. However, after the ceremony, it becomes clear that Stacey is not as she seems and already has plans for the newly wed couple. Main cast * Tyler Collins as Brad *Natalie Wallace as Stacey *Emma Claire Brightlyn as the Visa Lady *Jack Nelson as Scott *Francis Carroll as Dav *Pol McGowan as Derek * Jim Sweeney as the Stacey's Dad *Jackie McPhail as Stacey's Mum *Lauren Lamarr as the Minister *John Gaffney John H. Gaffney (June 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notes (2013 Film)
''Notes'' is a short romantic comedy film about a pair of roommates whose relationship develops through a series of post it notes. ''Notes'' marked the first installment of a trilogy of short films by Worrying Drake Productions. The film was also the directorial debut for John McPhail. Plot Adam (Tyler Collin) has just moved into a new flat with Abi (EmmaClaire Brightlyn) who is a nurse. The pair have never met and as a result of their conflicting sleep patterns the pair communicate via post it notes. What starts off as a complaint over their preferred types of coffee soon develops into flirtatious messages. Main cast *Emma Claire Brightlyn as Abi * Tyler Collins as Adam *Ailsa Courtney as the Cleaner *Lynn Murray Lynn Murray is a Scottish actress. In 2011, Murray played the role of the nurse in the Scottish film '' In Search of La Che'' before going on to play the role of Melanie in the short film ''Falling for Fitzgerald'' which earned her the Best A ... as Gemma *Dawn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running In Traffic
''Running in Traffic'' is a dramatic Scottish feature film. The story follows the lives of two central characters, Joe Cullen, played by Bryan Larkin and Kayla Golebiowski, Anna Kerth, as they try to rebuild their lives after each two unrelated tragedies. The central plot centers on how two strangers lives can impact one another. The film also stars Kenneth Cranham in the role of Bill Cullen; Cullen's uncle. It was first screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2009. It was directed by Dale Corlett and written by Bryan Larkin. The film won numerous awards including the Apollo Award for Excellence in Norway and the BAFTA Scotland BAFTA in Scotland is the Scottish branch of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Formed in 1986, the branch holds two annual awards ceremonies recognising the achievement by performers and production staff in Scottish film, televi ... New Talent Award in 2009 for Producing. It was also nominated in both the Acting and D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glasgow
Glasgow ( ; sco, Glesca or ; gd, Glaschu ) is the most populous city in Scotland and the fourth-most populous city in the United Kingdom, as well as being the 27th largest city by population in Europe. In 2020, it had an estimated population of 635,640. Straddling the border between historic Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire, the city now forms the Glasgow City Council area, one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and is governed by Glasgow City Council. It is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands. Glasgow has the largest economy in Scotland and the third-highest GDP per capita of any city in the UK. Glasgow's major cultural institutions – the Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera – enjoy international reputations. The city was the European Capital of Culture in 1990 and is notable for its architectur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Groundsman
''The Groundsman'' is a 2013 short film produced by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Written & Directed by Jonny Blair, Starring David O'Hara. The film depicts a lonely football groundsman named Keith (O'Hara) who finds out his club has gone out of business, but instead of moving on with his life and acknowledging his past affairs, he tries his utmost to keep the club running. The film screened for the first time at Cineworld in Glasgow on 20 June 2013 with the four other graduation films. In 2014, the film was nominated for 3 Bafta Scotland New Talent awards for Best Editing, Best Fiction and Best Writing. It went on to win Best Fiction and Best Editing. Cast *David O'Hara as Keith *Brian McCardie Brian McCardie is a Scottish actor and writer. Early life Brian McCardie attended St. Brendan’s, then St. Athanasius Primary Schools. He went on to Our Lady's High School in Motherwell. His parents moved from Motherwell to Carluke while h ... as Steve Production Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reservoir Dogs
''Reservoir Dogs'' is a 1992 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino in his feature-length debut. It stars Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney, Michael Madsen, Tarantino, and Edward Bunker as diamond thieves whose heist of a jewelry store goes terribly wrong. Kirk Baltz, Randy Brooks, and Steven Wright also play supporting roles. It incorporates many motifs that have become Tarantino's hallmarks: violent crime, pop culture references, profanity, and nonlinear storytelling. The film is regarded as a classic of independent film and a cult film and was named "Greatest Independent Film of all Time" by ''Empire''. Although controversial at first for its depictions of violence and heavy use of profanity, ''Reservoir Dogs'' was generally well received, with the cast being praised by many critics. Despite not being heavily promoted during its theatrical run, the film became a modest success in the United States after grossing $2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
