The Isle of My Youth

A project in Plymouth, United Kingdom by Simon Francis Hambrook
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A personal pilgrimage back to the island where I grew up, after 8 years absence. A film about homecoming.
Backers: 31
Average Pledge Per Backer: £30

Funded: £925 of £850
Dates: Feb 28th -> Apr 14th (45 days)
Project By: Simon Francis Hambrook
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Latest News

Still Funding - and for scenes like these.....!

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Near the summit of Mount Eagle :)  (Read More)

Near our wild location !

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Well today we did our first day of true filming in the mountains near mount Eagle beside Dunquin, at the tip of the peninsular looking over to the Blasket Islands. It was very enjoyable, very warm, and it made the heart rise seeing and talking about... (Read More)

Wildlife Whisperer

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
A link to the Director Hugh Miles who I had a recent chat with,  and his pioneering work with wildlife in the British Isles: excellent stuff! http://www.wildlifewhisperer.tv/about-us/Meet-The-Whisperers/1132  (Read More)

Documentary maker

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I had a very valuable telephone call from the Director Hugh Miles recently. He has made over sixty Documentaries for the BBC and for The National Geographic. His advice could not have been more helpful - as he has lived on islands in the British... (Read More)

Interview with Irish Newspaper

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello - I was interviewed regarding this film project and my upbringing on the Blasket island last Friday by the Irish Examiner. It went well, lasted half an hour nearly and most topics of the film were covered....... I only wish I had mentioned that... (Read More)

Blue Whales beside the Blaskets!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
How exciting! - This is a photo of the first Blue Whales ever spotted In Irish waters - beside the Blasket Islands!http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2008/0918/world/first-sighting-of-blue-whales-in-waters-off-blaskets-72589.html  (Read More)

Our Wildlife Photographer

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I am very pleased to tell you all two exciting pieces of news: First - we have a Stills Photographer in the crew now, who will double as a Cameraman. He is absolutely Ideal and his name is Rico Andrew. Secondly, I have contacted a wildlife film... (Read More)

New Changes

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
There are some new layouts to the project design now and samples from the Film Treatment included. I think it looks more professional now. New photographs have also been added.  (Read More)

New Video!!!

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I have re-recorded the audio, as some people found me too softly spoken.   (Read More)

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