Sequins

A project in Blackpool, UK by Michael Beddoes
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A short film about a teenager in Blackpool, 1997, with a dream of becoming a drag queen.
Backers: 151
Average Pledge Per Backer: £43

Funded: £6,500 of £4,800
Dates: Jun 7th -> Aug 5th (60 days)
Project By: Michael Beddoes
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Latest News

It's the Final Countdown.

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
With a collection of hair like that, our wigs for the shoot are looking almost subtle! We are into the final 6 days of this campaign, and now is the time to push for as much funding as we can get.  This is the minimum end of our budget. We have... (Read More)

We did it...but the race isn't over yet...

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The race isn't over yet... We did it!! On Saturday evening we sailed onto 101% funded! We'd first of all like to thank everyone that backed us, shared our project and told their friends/ family/ beloved family pets about us. We couldn't have got... (Read More)

Location Location Location

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Every story needs a setting and ours are the towns of Blackpool & Lytham-St-Annes, circa 1997. Luckily, they offer up a range of amazing locations that will help bring the world of our film to life. The fictional school that Paul Bigsby and co... (Read More)

Cast Poster

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Now we've announced most of our cast we can share with you our brand spanking shiny new teaser poster.  Isn't she fabulous! Thank you for your pledges, it's got us to over £3! Please feel free to use the image below and share far and wide on social... (Read More)

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: Award winning actor Ben Willbond as Alan Bigsby

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We're delighted to welcome Ben Willbond to the cast of Sequins in the role of Paul's dad, Alan.  Ben Willbond Ben is an award-winning actor and screenwriter. He has appeared widely on television and in film, including Good Omens (BBC/Amazon), Quacks... (Read More)

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: Award winning actor and British comedy legend James Dreyfus as Mimi Le Purr/Roger Ellis

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We are incredibly honoured and delighted to announce that legendary British comedy actor and Olivier Award winner James Dreyfus is joining Team Sequins in the role of drag queen mentor, Mimi Le Purr.  James Dreyfus James lit up our screens in 90's... (Read More)

DOUBLE CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT - Orla Nothin' & Marie La Rae are the queens of The Sequins Club

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
You can't have a drag bar without drag queens, and The Sequin Club is no exception. Introducing two of the queens who ply their trade on the sticky floors and small stage of our fictional venue.  First we have Orla Nothin’ whose bio reads thus:... (Read More)

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: Emily Speake as Tammy "Quincy T" Quinn

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
St Annes High's resident rapper, make way for Quincy T! No teen film set in the 90's would be complete without literally everyone thinking they can rap.  Where Tammy Quinn is concerned, she's got some skillz, but most of all, she's got confidence. ... (Read More)

CAST ANNOUCEMENT: Derek Murphy to play Johnny 'The Sequin Club' Barman

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
What's a gay bar without a sassy barman? Well, still a bar but a little less fun. Playing resident barman of The Sequin Club is the ever talented and full of sass in his own right, Derek Murphy.  Derek Murphy Derek is an Irish Actor from Cork who... (Read More)

CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT - Erin Geraghty to play Mrs Coughlin

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Erin Geraghty Headteachers (or Principals to our American brothers and sisters) are a staple of school memories for nearly everybody. Trying their best to manage the school and keep order is never an easy job. As Malcolm McDowell's character said in... (Read More)

Kit and Equipment News

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
A few months ago, we won the Genera Films (https://www.generafilms.com/) prize which awarded us a full Arri lighting, lenses and camera package from ProCam. Arri Alexa Plus on a set  It's a great sign that Sequins will be shooting on the same camera... (Read More)

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: Marcus Geldard as Rick Hennessey

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
At every school there is the bully who likes to make someone's life a misery. For Paul, his nemesis comes in the shape of Rick Hennessey to be played by Marcus Geldard. Marcus Geldard Marcus came to our open casting session in Blackpool and... (Read More)

CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT - Nicole Louise Lewis to play Stacey Newman

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Nicole Louise Lewis Playing the role of protagonist Paul's best friend, Stacey, is Nicole Louise Lewis.  As Paul goes through his journey into drag, he must decide if he can confide in his best friend. Will she understand? Will she accept him? ... (Read More)

CASTING NEWS - Robbie Gaskell to play PAUL BIGSBY/ ANASTASIA

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
That's right, we have found our lead role! The character of Paul Bigsby is whose journey we follow as he struggles with discovering who he is as a person and taking the plunge into the world of drag performance. Robbie Gaskell Robbie Gaskell is an... (Read More)

Introducing Festival Formula

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Festival Formula Good morning, Team Sequins! We are so grateful to you all for backing us so far and becoming part of the Sequins family. Because of you, in just four days we've raised the first £1,000 But there's still a way to go. We would... (Read More)

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