Saturday, October 29, 2011

The Last Bookshop film update....

Some regular readers of Tonbridge Blog may recall my mentioning that Mr. Books shop was used as a set for part of the independently produced short film, The Last Bookshop, which is a fictional, surreal and humorous, with-a-serious-edge, account of life when the internet has completely taken over and books have all but been forgotten about. It seems like an age since the film crew turned up at my humble little shop, which was one of a handful of bookshops they used in the making of the film last winter, and still the final version isn't out yet. I understand from the production company's blog that they would like to air The Last Bookshop on the internet (which in itself is a little ironic!) but they are embargoed from doing so because of the entry requirements of most film festivals. Personally I'm very much looking forward to seeing the film, not least because Mr. Books is actually featured so I wish they'd just get on with it and invite me to the premiere! It sounds like a worthwhile and innovative project and I wish the team great success with it. Have a look here at their blog if you want to find out more and to read some of their interesting thoughts about the book trade....

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

You never know, the premiere may be in Cannes next May. Tonbridge to Cannes return by train can be done for less than £150!

Tonbridge blogger said...

Being part of the film I'd expect a fully paid 1st class trip with 5 star hotel overlooking the marina and some casino chips thrown in!...

The Last Bookshop said...

I have no doubt that the film will be such a massive money-spinner that MR Books will soon become a global chain and beat Amazon into submission.

Thanks for holding on patiently for the film's unveiling. It'll be worth the wait!

More news as it comes...

Richard (writer, director, The Last Bookshop)

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