Maddy Bryce as Gracie Bennett -Cavendish
Stan The Stag at Briar Cottages, has a reputation for turning heads. This time he drew the attention of "Cavendish" script writer Maddy Bryce (also the leading lady "Gracie Bennett") while she was searching for beautiful Scottish locations that are rarely shown on Film.
Maddy is a writer, producer and actress. She is working on a series of short films to showcase her story and characters in Cavendish - surrounding a fictitious Scottish School.
Rather than reading my version of the synopsis, I suggest that you delve straight in to the first two episode tasters. This will give you a flavour of the potential for a full blown drama series or maybe a film one day.
Look now, while they are available to view on YouTube, as Maddy has ambition to move episodes 1-3 on to Amazon Prime soon. See Cavendish by Maddy Bryce Episode 1 and Cavendish The Scottish School Series Episode 2 and So Scottish Productions on You Tube for Cavendish Behind The Scenes.
Having been drawn in and impressed from the opening sequence, with its rich scenes, luxurious props and stirring music, Fraser and I were amazed to meet the band of film creatives. Everyone in the team had offered their talent services to this film project, via a Facebook page request. Volunteers included media students, a retiree on lighting and the pastry chef from the Achray Hotel in St Fillans - also a keen drone operator.
If Stan the Stag makes the cut, he will be seen over split seconds in the opening sequence, regardless of the fact that the crew were at Briar Cottages with a camera on rails and other film equipment for over an hour. Honing shots during a rather chilly breeze on the banks of Loch Earn, was a test of their dedication. We were able to watch from a social distance as with everything these days.
Maddy is a writer, producer and actress. She is working on a series of short films to showcase her story and characters in Cavendish - surrounding a fictitious Scottish School.
Rather than reading my version of the synopsis, I suggest that you delve straight in to the first two episode tasters. This will give you a flavour of the potential for a full blown drama series or maybe a film one day.
Look now, while they are available to view on YouTube, as Maddy has ambition to move episodes 1-3 on to Amazon Prime soon. See Cavendish by Maddy Bryce Episode 1 and Cavendish The Scottish School Series Episode 2 and So Scottish Productions on You Tube for Cavendish Behind The Scenes.
Having been drawn in and impressed from the opening sequence, with its rich scenes, luxurious props and stirring music, Fraser and I were amazed to meet the band of film creatives. Everyone in the team had offered their talent services to this film project, via a Facebook page request. Volunteers included media students, a retiree on lighting and the pastry chef from the Achray Hotel in St Fillans - also a keen drone operator.
If Stan the Stag makes the cut, he will be seen over split seconds in the opening sequence, regardless of the fact that the crew were at Briar Cottages with a camera on rails and other film equipment for over an hour. Honing shots during a rather chilly breeze on the banks of Loch Earn, was a test of their dedication. We were able to watch from a social distance as with everything these days.
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It is encouraging to note that film and media students from Glasgow and Stirling have given their spare time for this Scottish film project. Films like this could work wonders for tourism never mind Scotland's film industry while inspiring new media students and ideas. These media students are not only showing dedication to the arts but they are out in fresh air, practising what they have learned and they will likely pick up tips and share knowledge with others around them on set. That is the way to handle the pandemic. Look for positive opportunities. This will look good on their CV's and impress prospective job interviewers when asked what they did during these restricted times. Maybe they will chat on TV about Cavendish one day, when they are famous film makers reflecting on their start point. Dare to dream has always worked for us.
Cavendish film crew shoot Stan!
Whether Stan The Stag features or not, we are left wondering what will happen in episode 3. Will there be other characters? Will Gracie survive her time at Cavendish? The story possibilities are surely endless and with all kinds of potential beginnings and spin offs.
No disrespect to Grange Hill but Cavendish in contrast offers beautiful backdrops and pure escapism. Wait till you see the interiors of the building used for the school!
We are aware that Maddy and crew will rely on crowdfunding in order to progress with Episode 3. Fraser and I wish the crew the best of success and of course " break a leg" to all the actors. We hope that they will keep the camera's rolling for many years to come and we will always remember our time with the passionate crew of Cavendish.
Oh and thanks to our Stan The Stag on the BLiSS trail for introducing us to Maddy. We make no apologies for having him "shot"!
NB: If you are interested in backing this Scottish film project with even a small contribution, go to the Cavendish crowdfunding page set up here
No disrespect to Grange Hill but Cavendish in contrast offers beautiful backdrops and pure escapism. Wait till you see the interiors of the building used for the school!
We are aware that Maddy and crew will rely on crowdfunding in order to progress with Episode 3. Fraser and I wish the crew the best of success and of course " break a leg" to all the actors. We hope that they will keep the camera's rolling for many years to come and we will always remember our time with the passionate crew of Cavendish.
Oh and thanks to our Stan The Stag on the BLiSS trail for introducing us to Maddy. We make no apologies for having him "shot"!
NB: If you are interested in backing this Scottish film project with even a small contribution, go to the Cavendish crowdfunding page set up here
"Gracie Bennett" shows off her Cavendish blazer
Briar Cottages film location, Loch Earn, Lochearnhead
