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Cadbury Heath and Radstock. What’s more, around 50 speaking parts were filled by actors from the local area, bringing opportunities to young Bristol teenagers. Most impressively, The Fence features some of Bristol’s most famous faces including Jayde Adams, Joe Sims and Paul Holbrook. Furthermore, the likes of Sally Phillips (Miranda, Bridget Jones), Eugene Simon (Game of Thrones), Paul Cooper (This Country) and David Perkins (Hollyoaks) also appear in Will and Adam’s directorial debut. Behind the camera, award-winning co-producer Guy Davies – best known for his debut feature As I Am (2019) played a key role, along with a strong team of creatives. The Fence doesn’t shy away from the poverty and social issues faced by Hartcliffe in the 1980s and yet the film is filled with moments of nostalgia, brilliant comedic timing, and pure charm that are worthy of attention. Will and Adam’s talents and abilities have been recognised by experienced filmmaker (and the directors’ former university teacher) Tim Dodd, and Mark Thompson – an experienced businessman and entrepreneur. The two men joined forces with Will and Adam to form the company Red Anchor Films Ltd in 2020. “I’m delighted to say we’ve successfully adapted the short into a feature,” says Will. “I was able to really expand on the world and the characters that people seemed to connect with. It’s taken years of incredible hard work to make it a reality and I couldn’t be happier with the finished film. I think what we’ve achieved with our microbudget is hard to rival. Every penny is up on the screen where it should be and I truly believe this is one of those few little Indie films that has the potential to break the mould and surprise people.” n • The Fence (18) is set to be released exclusively in Bristol on 2 September at Showcase Cinemas. For more information the making of the film, visit: thefencefilm.co.uk
Will Stone and cinematographer Adam Pickford shot 90 per cent of The Fence in Bristol and its surrounding areas
Director Will Stone with his father, Paul, on whom the film is based
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