الوصف
Go behind the scenes of the emotionally charged film 'Ancestry Road'. In this feature-length documentary that reveals the full journey of creating an independent film from the ground up.
From concept to completion, this documentary captures the raw reality of filmmaking — the creative risks, technical challenges, and personal sacrifices that come with bringing a story to life outside the traditional studio system.
Directed by Glenn Triggs, this is an honest and immersive look into the making of a feature film!
'ANCESTRY ROAD' - story....
When Kevin McGavin's daughter repeatedly vanishes into the hills behind their Scottish farm, he constructs a road to ease her return. However, the road soon becomes a conduit for the unexpected, as deceased family members begin arriving in their cars for visits, prompting the McGavin family to confront long-buried secrets and unresolved mysteries.
Cast:
Seb Muirhead as Kevin McGavin
Jessica Stanley as Anadele McGavin
Charlotte Gray as Cora McGavin
Bill Munro as Stephen McGavin
Anne Cordiner as Margaret
Jodie Wolf as Rosie
John Xintavelonis as Roger
Finn Bertschi as Walter McGavin
Gillian Unicomb as Gayle
Kea Gargiulo as The Principle
Behind the Scenes:
Filmed over 17 days in Tasmania's Midlands, with locations like Bowhill Grange standing in for the Scottish countryside, Ancestry Road captures the ethereal beauty of its setting. The film is a heartfelt tribute to Triggs' late mother, infusing the narrative with genuine emotion and authenticity.
Production Team:
Director/Writer/Producer: Glenn Triggs
Executive Producers: Mark Marshall (The Empire Strikes Back, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone), Russell Wilson, Clint Wilson
Cinematography: Benjamin Bryan
Sound: Elliott Klein
Music: Heath Brown
Executive Producers
Mark Marshall
Clint Wilson
Russell Wilson
Art Director - Andrew Machen
Second Unit or Assistant Director
Pip Kennedy
Camera and Electrical Department
Nick Forster
Transportation Department
Darrin McDonald
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