August 20, 2020
Approaching Shadows Blog
Steve SwindonApproaching Shadows is the second feature film from TAPE Community Music and Film. The film has been developed, shot, edited…
August 20, 2020
Approaching Shadows
Approaching Shadows is the second feature film from TAPE Community Music and Film. During their golden wedding weekend away Edward and Violet Knights are brutally separated, triggering a wife’s desperate pursuit of her husband through an increasingly frightening world.
The film has been made through an inclusive production model which has supported over 250 people across the project, through workshops, events and bespoke support.
The film will had it’s UK Premiere at London’s BFI Southbank Cinema as part of the BFI’s Busting the Bias Festival in December 2021 and has been acquired for distribution in the UK and Ireland by Bohemia Media.
Easy Read
Click the video below for the easy read version for the BBFC information about Approaching Shadows.
You will read very strong language.
Approaching Shadows – Behind the Scenes
The Journey
September 20, 2020
Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #1
Steve SwindonAs work continues on the post-production, we’d like to share some thoughts from a few of the folks involved in…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #2
Steve SwindonNext up to share his thoughts on being part of the project is the fantastic, Sean Jones, who plays local…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #3
Steve SwindonThe film has supported involvement and opportunities for people of all ages. Billy took part with a role on screen…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #4
Steve SwindonWe were so very fortunate to have the wonderful, Serena Evans become involved with the making of Approaching Shadows. Having…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #5
Steve SwindonThe inclusive production model developed and employed by TAPE allows people to explore roles and responsibilities across the project, at…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #6
Steve SwindonAs a BFI Film Academy member, the TAPE team looks to continue involvement for BFI Alumni, in support of their…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #7
Steve SwindonBespoke and person-centred support is the ethos upon which all TAPE projects are built. A feature film project offers a…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #8
Steve SwindonTAPE works with people of all ages and as such, ongoing support for young people as they grow is an…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #9
Steve SwindonBecoming involved in a supportive, long-form, creative project creates an ideal space in which a person can discover new talents…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #10
Steve SwindonPresenting opportunities in an inclusive way is the key to offering a supportive service. It is the bedrock of our…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #11
Steve SwindonTAPE’s ambition to create quality new work through meaningful, hands-on creative experiences has seen us support over 500 people across…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#12
Steve SwindonThe production model developed at TAPE centres on inclusion and opportunity for all. In practice, this means that people with…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#13
Steve SwindonIt is fair to say that some people are just ‘up for the challenge’. When a person involves themselves as…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#14
Steve SwindonApproaching Shadows has been shot across North Wales in some fantastic locations and venues. The variety of scenes has created…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#15
Steve SwindonWe work closely with so many people across TAPE projects and it is very often the case that getting involved…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#16
Steve SwindonStepping in at the last moment, in any situation, can certainly be very daunting. Another positive aspect of the inclusive…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#17
Steve SwindonArguably the most challenging role in the film is that of Edward. Our first choice was Alan and we were…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#18
Steve SwindonThe following testimonial from Cheryl really does highlight perfectly how a person can find their way into the activities of…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#19
Steve SwindonDave Rothnie has done some truly fantastic work in bringing regular stand-up comedy to North Wales through his Stand-up at…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#20
Steve SwindonThe model of production we’re continually developing at TAPE relies on those involved sharing their skills and experiences whilst also…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#21
Steve SwindonConfidence is a word which has featured in the vast majority of these posts about our movie. People finding confidence,…
September 20, 2020
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Approaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#22
Steve SwindonInclusion in practice means presenting opportunities in a manner which leave no-one excluded. It means creating spaces which are supportive…
September 20, 2020
August 23, 2023
Below the Waves : Cast and Crew #1
Steve SwindonIt is with much excitement that we can begin to share our thoughts, feelings and progress on ‘Below the Waves’,…
August 23, 2023
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