This is an exciting time for Wellington Films following the success of Hope Dickson Leach’s The Levelling and we are delighted that they are continuing to work with Scottish talent.” Natalie Usher, Director of Screen at Creative Scotland, said: ““We are proud to support this thriller set in the Scottish wilderness and are particularly pleased because Calibre is the debut feature from Scottish writer/director, Matt Palmer. Having made two short films with Matt we’re now just so thrilled that Calibreis finally happening and with such a stellar cast and brilliantly talented crew.” Producers, Alastair Clark & Anna Griffin said: “This has been seven and a half years in the making and we’ve had some incredible support to get us to this point. Calibre is funded by Creative Scotland, Creative England – the first project to be co-developed by the two national agencies - Tip-Top Productions, Pont Neuf Productions, Head Gear Films and Scope Pictures with internationally acclaimed sales agent, Beta Cinema, controlling worldwide sales. It is the feature debut of Edinburgh based writer/director Matt Palmer and produced by Nottingham based and multi award winning, Wellington Films. The men wrestle with intense paranoia and escalating fear as their friendship disintegrates and the locals close in on the truth, turning a weekend hunting trip into a desperate struggle for survival. Rising stars, Jack Lowden ( War & Peace, A United Kingdom, Tommy’s Honour) and Martin McCann ( The Survivalist, ‘71) are set to lead in director Matt Palmer’s debut feature, Calibre.įilming has begun on location in Beecraigs National Park, Scotland this week, with a cast also featuring Tony Curran ( Red Road, Sons of Anarchy, Gladiator) and Iain Pirie ( Sunset Song, I Am Soldier).Ĭalibre follows two life-long friends on a weekend trip to a remote Scottish village that descends into a never-ending nightmare as they attempt to cover up a horrific hunting accident. Filming commences on Scottish-set thriller Calibre

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