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Update - 9th May 2011.
One Day Removals - At the 2nd Loch Ness Film Festival
An all-new cut of 'One Day Removals,' is to be shown at the Loch Ness Film Festival on Saturday May 28th. The movie, specially edited for distribution, will have it's first public screening at the festival.
The festival, now in it's second year, is located in Drumnadrochit, on the banks of the world's most famous loch (or lake, if you're not proper). As well as our production, there is also a special showing of Neil Marshall's "Dog Soldiers" and many local and international shorts.
Attending the festival will be "One Day Removals" director, Mark Stirton and producers Michael Clark and Kerwin Robertson, who will be answering questions after the screening.The purchase tickets for the screening click on the link - Here.
Update - 8th September 2010.
One Day Removals - At the 24th Edmonton International Film Festival
Stirton Productions are proud to announce that 'One Day Removals,' is to be shown at the '24th Edmonton International Film Festival ' on September 30th.
The festival based in Alberta, Canada, has been running since 1986 and is one of the largest in Canada. We're all looking forward to see how the movie does with a Canadian audience.
Many thanks to the sales team at Cinemavault for getting the movie into the festival. This will be the first time the distribution edit has been screened with subtitles (in English, not Doric).The further information click on the link - Here.
Update - 28th June 2010.
One Day Removals - At the Deep Fried Film Festival
Stirton Productions comedy 'One Day Removals,' is to be shown as part of the 'Deep Fried Film Festival' on August 1st.
The festival, now in it's 5th year, is the brainchild of director Martin Greechan and showcases many feature and short films from around the world.
The further information click on the banner above, or this link - Here.
Update - 5th March 2010.
One Day Removals - Our Film Needs You!
"One Day Removals," is out there. It now has a dvd distributor and several online outlets. What we'd like to know is what people think of the movie, by contacting us and/or rating it on the sites - or on IMDB.
The movie is distributed online by Raindance TV, and can be found on Bablegum Film and Blinkbox (UK Only). Both sites have a rating system, if you have enjoyed the movie please vote.
We'd also love to hear your comments, so visit the Contacts Page to get in touch.
Update - 29th January 2010.
One Day Removals - Distribution.
The Doric black comedy/snuff/road movie "One Day Removals," has been acquired for distribution. As a result we have stopped sending out screener copies. We would like to thank all those who have requested a copy and we hope you enjoyed it. Remember, the entire movie is still available to watch online - Here
Worldwide sales will now be handled by our distributor, details of which will be announced in a press release shortly.
Update - 26th January 2010.
One Day Removals - New Trailer online.
"One Day Removals," is now online and ready to view. This, 'safe for work' version has no swearing and features a new track created for it by director, Mark Stirton. To watch the trailer visit our YouTube page or click Here. Remember and visit the Babelgum Films site to view the whole movie - warning, the full version is not 'safe for work.'
Update - 18th December 2009.
One Day Removals Online - New to Raindance TV.
"One Day Removals," is now available from the Raindance TV site, to view online. The movie will be available on several player sites (currently only Babelgum Films), just select them from the drop down menu -below the movie clip on Raindance TV.
The dvd of the movie is still available to buy in our store, due to demand sales will be extended into the new year, but stocks are limited so get cracking. New and exciting news about our movie sales will be issued shortly.
Update - 19th November 2009.
One Day Removals at the 7th Inverness Film Festival.
"One Day Removals," screened at the The Inverness Film Festival, on November 15th, to a very appreciative crowd. The movie, projected for the first time on a huge 2k projector, looked pretty good and the audience laughed at all the right bits.
After the screening a Q&A session was held where director, Mark Stirton and producers, Michael Clark and Kerwin Robertson were asked some pretty smart questions. During the later signing session many people came up to tell us how much fun they'd had.
Hearing this first hand from the audience is always great, so if you've seen the movie and you want to let us know what you think of it - let us know. Either by sending an email via the contact page, or putting your comments on the Internet Movie Database page Here
Update - 15th October 2009.
Inverness Film Festival Screening for One Day Removals.
"One Day Removals," has been chosen to screen at this year's Inverness Film Festival. The Inverness Film Festival, now in it's 7th year, has earned a name for itself as one of the premier festivals in the UK. Among the films having their Scottish premiere at the festival are the Coen Brother's new movie "A Serious Man" and Steven Poliakoff's first film in 15 years, "Glorious 39."
The festival runs from November 11th to Sunday 15th at the Eden Court center, Inverness. We hope to see a good turn out on Sunday 15th, so we get another full house - that would be a hat-trick for the movie as we've filled the screens at two Scottish festivals so far.
The official Inverness Film Festival site can be found- Here.
Update - 9th September 2009.
BAFTA Scotland Screening Success for One Day Removals
Our recent screening at the BAFTA Scotland headquarters in Glasgow, was a resounding success. The select group of BAFTA members attending the screening enjoyed the movie so much the 'short' Q&A session afterwards lasted over an hour.
Attending the Q&A for Stirton Productions were director Mark Stirton and producer Michael Clark. Producer, Kerwin Robertson was manning the office in Aberdeen, so unable to attend the screening.
We would like to thank the BAFTA Scotland members who attended the screening and the staff there who made the evening go so well. The nominations for this year's feature film award will be announced in October.
Update - 2nd September 2009.BAFTA Screening for One Day Removals
Stirton Productions comedy "One Day Removals" is to have a screening at the BAFTA Scotland headquarters at 249 West George Street, Glasgow - on Monday, September 7th. A short Q&A session will be held after the screening, with director Mark Stirton and producer Michael Clark.
BAFTA members wishing to attend the screening should contact the BAFTA office or fill in the online form - Here
Also, a new fan page for the movie has been created in Facebook. it's full of fun pictures from behind the scenes and chat from the film-makers themselves. If you want to join, click on this link - One Day Removals
Update - 3rd August 2009.
Cass Pennant with the Notorious Stirton Productions Firm
The 1st Aberdeen City and Shire Film Festival had it's closing gala on Saturday 1st August. The Stirton team, fresh from their sell out screening at the opening gala, was invited along to join in the festivities and to see the Jon S. Baird movie 'Cass,' based on the early life of Cass Pennant: figurehead of West Ham's infamous InterCity Firm football hooligans in the 1980's.
We all had a great night and got to chat to Jon Baird, who is originally from Aberdeen (home of Stirton Productions) and the man himself, Cass Pennant. Cass is now a respected author and has his own publishing house, he regularly speaks at schools, universities and prisons about the realities of football violence. It was a pleasure to meet with the director Jon and Cass, both great guys. To find out more click on these links:
Cass the Movie & Cass Pennant
Update - 13th July 2009.One Day Removals to open 1st Aberdeen Film Festival - July 24th
One Day Removals is to open the 1st Aberdeen City and Shire Film Festival on Friday July 24th 2009. The movie, written and directed, by Aberdeen born film-maker Mark Stirton, will screen at the Belmont Cinema, Belmont Street at 8.30pm. A free launch party will be held at The Hub, bar 5, Union Street from 10.30pm for those attending.
Several of the cast and crew will be attending the launch, with a Q&A session after the screening. The festival website is now online, for further details and booking information click Here.
Update - 21st April 2009.One Day Removals. Raindance Screening in London
Many thanks to all those that turned up for the Raindance Film Club screening of 'One Day Removals,' on 15th April. It was really nice of the folk at Raindance to screen the film and we would like to thank them for their continued support of our Doric snuff/comedy/road movie.
Keep an eye out for details of other screenings of the movie to be held soon.
Update - 31st March 2009.One Day Removals. Raindance Film Club Screening in London
Our latest movie is to receive a special screening at the Raindance Film Club in April. The screening will be held on 15th April, 7pm at the The Horse Hospital, The Colonnade, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 1HX. Entry is free and we are assured the beer is cheap. Many thanks to the Raindance team for arranging the event. We hope everyone enjoys the full-on deathfest with the company of a few refreshments.
Also of note is Mike Mitchell's new movie, Freight, which he has just finished filming in England for Stuart St. Paul (one of Britain's busiest stunt coordinators). This is Stuart's 6th movie as director and 5th as writer. Mike Mitchell, star of Stirton Productions 'The Planet,' and a special guest on 'One Day Removals,' is a very busy chap just now, to find out more about his movies click here.
Update - 24th February 2009.One Day Removals Scottish Premiere at 5th Glasgow Film Festival
Stirton productions would like to thank all those who made the Scottish premiere of 'One Day Removals,' such a memorable night. Organisers and staff pulled all the stops out for the screening, which actually managed to sell out before the event. We're really sorry anyone had to miss it, but the audience that did squeeze in the packed cinema, enjoyed the movie and had a great time.
Below are a selection of photos taken on the night. Many thanks to Mark Wyness for coming down with the rest of the team and taking the pics.
Update - 14th January 2009.
One Day Removals Scottish Premiere at 5th Glasgow Film Festival
We have great pleasure to announce that One Day Removals, is to have it's official Scottish premiere at this year's Glasgow Film Festival. Festival runs from 12th to 22nd of February, One Day Removals is to screen on February 20th, 6.30pm.
Update - 9th January 2009.
One Day Removals to be Screened on Dailymotion.com
Stirton Productions latest feature One Day Removals, is to be screened between January 30th and February 2nd on the Dailymotion movie site. The dedicated page for One Day Removals is filled with clips from the movie, as well as behind the scenes footage and interviews. We hope that this screening will increase the public profile of the movie as we endeavor to attract distribution for the production.
We would like to say thanks to all the staff at Dailymotion especially Creative Agent for the UK Jesse Vile, for all their support and hard work in promoting the movie. Click on this Link to access Dailymotion.Update - 3rd December 2008.
One Day Removals at British Independent Film Awards - Update
Stirton Productions latest movie 'One Day Removals', regretfully did not receive the Raindance Award at the 11th British Independent Film Awards. That honour went to Zebra Crossings by writer/director Samuel Holland. Holland and his team have spent the past 7 years and nearly a million pounds to complete their movie, we would like to congratulate them on their win and wish them all the best with their future plans.
The star filled event at Old Billingsgate Market was a great venue for meeting many of the biggest stars in cinema and Mark Stirton and Josie Walsh managed to meet most of them. The intrepid ambassadors from Stirton Productions had a great time despite not picking up the award.
Photos above show Mark and Josie in their party frocks (left) and Mark chumming up to Jekyll star and host of the awards, James Nesbitt.
For full listings of the award winners visit the BIFA site here
Update - 26th November 2008.
One Day Removals at British Independent Film Awards
Stirton Productions latest movie One Day Removals, has been nominated for an award at the 11th British Independent Film Awards. Attending the award ceremony on Sunday the 30th of November will be writer/director Mark Stirton and Irish actress Josie Walsh, who plays a reporter in the movie.
All the cast and crew will be holding their breath until the awards are announced - so just look in the crowd for the blue faced people. An announcement will be made on this site soon after the awards so please check for details.
The awards ceremony will be held at the historic Old Billingsgate Market in London and will be hosted by James Nesbitt.Update - 31st October 2008.
プラネットＸ 惑星爆滅 The Planet, Japanese DVD release
Stirton Productions first feature film, The Planet, is now available to buy in Japan. The title for the Japanese market is 'Planet X - Planetary Blast Destruction', giving allowances for automatic translation. The movie is Region 2 NTSC with english and Japanese dialogue tracks. Please follow links to The Planet - Store for further information. Here is the Japanese trailer - warning, it contains spoilers Trailer.
Update - 29th October 2008.
One Day Removals Nominated for British Independent Film Award
Stirton Productions is honoured to announce that it's latest movie, One Day Removals, has been nominated for an award at the 11th British Independent Film Awards. The movie is one of 4 nominated in the 'Raindance Award' class.
The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday 30th November at the Old Billingsgate Market in London and will be hosted by James Nesbitt.
We would like to say thank you to the awards founder Elliot Grove and all the people and sponsors who make the awards possible. For more details please visit the awards site here.Update - 15th October 2008.
Raindance Film Festival - One Day Removals Success
One Day Removals premiere at the 16th Raindance festival was a resounding success, not only did a large crowd attended the screening but they also enjoyed it immensely. We would like to thank all of the festival staff for this great opportunity to bring the movie to a wider audience.
Here is a segment from the Raindance Festival blog."Possibly the funniest film of the festival, "One Day Removals" screened to a surprisingly large crowd given its matinee start time. This brilliantly scripted black comedy epitomizes the independent mentality and will surely go on to endure 'cult classic' status".
Photos above show (left to right) Patrick Wight & Mark Stirton, Mike Mitchell & Mark Stirton, Patrick Wight & Steve Tomas. Photos by Michael Clark.
Update - 1st October 2008.
Raindance Film Festival Top 5 Pick - One Day Removals
Director of Raindance Elliot Grove, has revealed his top 5 picks for this year's festival. Among the line up is the Aberdeen Doric snuff movie, One Day Removals. We wish to thank Mr Elliot for his excellent taste, and say how honored we all are to be included with such a fine line up.
Wellness, Who is KK Downey, A Life in the Death of Joe Meek, One Day Removals, PVC-1.
Update - 23rd September 2008.
One Day Removals at Raindance Festival - 11th October, London
Stirton Productions is happy to announce that the latest movie 'One Day Removals,' has been accepted to show in the 16th Raindance Festival in October. Showing time is Saturday 11th, 12 noon at the Cineworld cinema in Shaftesbury Avenue. Raindance is the biggest venue in the UK for independent films and is very well regarded in the industry. For further details, or to buy tickets to the showing, click on the banner above.
Attending the festival will be director Mark Stirton, producer Michael Clark and actors Patrick Wight (Andy) and Mike Mitchell (police Inspector).
Other News - the One Day Removals DVD is available for a limited time in our home city, Aberdeen. Copies can be bought at Asylum Books & Games - 29 Adelphi, One Up Records - 17 Belmont Street and Bruce Millers - 363 Union Street. For online sales click on banner above.
Update - 15th August 2008.
One Day Removals - Trailer and Clips Online
Trailer and clips are now available for our new movie. Either follow THE FILMS link to access the dedicated site or cheat by clicking on this. There are also some feeds on Youtube here - youtube page
Update - 1st October 2008
Film in Doric Dialect to Premiere in London
The latest movie from Aberdeen based film company Stirton Productions - 'One Day Removals,' to be premiered at the 16th Raindance Film Festival in London.
Update - 9th November 2006
Announcement of new project.
It has been an extremely interesting and rewarding year for Stirton Productions. We finally completed work on our first feature length production ‘The Planet’ and we were delighted with the positive nature of the reviews. To have the film shown at the Belmont cinema and on Propeller TV was a tremendous boost and to finish the year with a six-figure deal to produce new work, was as good a result as we could possibly have asked for.
As I said, it’s been an interesting year. I would like to take a moment to thank the cast and crew of ‘The Planet’. Not just for sticking with me during the shoot, but during the re-shoots, the pick-ups, the dubbing sessions, the test screenings and the final premiere night. It is no small thing to stick with a project for 2 years and my gratitude goes out to each and every crewmember.
It is now my pleasure to announce that we have secured a six-figure sum for a co-production between Stirton Productions and Cannyfilms Partnership Ltd. We are looking forward to working with our new partners to ensure that ‘One Day Removals’ is as good a film as we can possibly make. We are also hopeful that this will be the first of many co-productions with Cannyfilms.
‘One Day Removals’ will star veterans of ‘The Planet’ Patrick Wight and Scott Ironside. Anyone who saw ‘The Planet’ will have noticed the potential of these two performers and it is a pleasure to be working with them again.
The film will be a re-imagining of an early short film of ours called ‘Removals’. This short was well received and I always wanted to expand the original idea and to get to know the characters more intimately. Which, thanks to our new co-production deal, is exactly what we are going to do.The movie will be filmed using the latest HD equipment and eventually transferred onto 35mm film.
We are looking forward to the creative and technical challenges ahead of us and as director I am looking forward to working with so many of the people who made ‘The Planet’ such an amazing experience.
Mark Stirton
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Stirton Productions Unleashes Sci-Fi/Horror Movie, ‘The Planet.’
Stirton Productions Completes Work On New Movie, ‘The Planet.’
Scotland based digital film company, Stirton Productions announces the completion of new movie, The Planet.Aberdeen, Scotland (PRWEB) April 21, 2006 -- Stirton Productions are pleased to announce the completion of their latest movie ‘The Planet,’ written and directed by Mark Stirton.
The Planet, which stars Mike Mitchell (2005/6 WFF Mr. Universe) and Aberdeen comedian and presenter Patrick Wight, concerns a group of shipwrecked mercenaries and their struggle for survival on an alien world.
Director, Mark Stirton writes. “This production has taken 2 years of intensive work and we would like to thank the numerous people who have made this possible, In particular Michael Clark and Kerwin Robertson, the producers, who have been with the project since the very beginning. Many thanks must also go to Mike Mitchell (who plays Captain Morgan in the film) for his continued support, as well as Patrick Wight and Scott Ironside.
"We are looking forward to releasing the finished film and are extremely proud of the work that we have accomplished; we consider this to be the most ambitious science fiction film ever produced in Scotland. The final production is a feature length movie with over 300 visual effects and is testament to what can be achieved with even a small crew.
"We would also like to thank the various people who have contacted us over the last 2 years to offer support and advice. It is very much appreciated and we now look forward to sharing the film with you.”
A full electronic press pack will soon be available, for further information, go to the official Web site:
Mark Stirton, director of Stirton Productions, has worked in the digital media industry for over 7 years and produced many short films including the highly successful black comedy, ‘Removals’ (2004). The Planet is his first feature length movie.
If you have any questions or would like to be involved in any future productions, then feel free to contact either Mark Stirton or Mike Clark at the e-mail addresses provided.
mark@stirtonproductions.com
mike@stirtonproductions.com
All material, concepts and images are ©2006 Stirton Productions.
