Bulgaria Based UK Film Director Set for Cannes Festival

Si Wall’s (L) film received praise from Star Trek legend William Shatner (C). Private Photo

Bulgaria based UK Film Director Si Wall won the 24 hour film challenge recently at the prestigious Marbella International Film Festival 2009 and is now set for Cannes.

Wall, speaking in an exclusive interview for Novinite.com, stated; “Well we didn’t expect to win, although I had a strong cast and crew, so knew we would hold our own. The two actresses were phenominal too, Lucy Misch and Annalea Doyle, they really brought the film alive.”

He added; “The next major thing for us is we are now entered into Cannes, with Marbella Nights, our winning entry being shown and we will once again enter a 24 hour film challenge, but this is Cannes, so we can expect very tough competition from all around the world.”

Wall’s film received praise from Star Trek legend William Shatner. The UK director proudly said; “William Shatner said some nice things too, which is always nice to hear, especially from someone who has been in the business as long as he has.”

Wall also announced that he will be shooting his first feature film in Bulgaria; “...nearly three-quarters of the film is shot here in Bulgaria, it’s more than a backdrop though, it’s an integral part of the story. It’s about a UK soldier, suffering from the loss of his comrades in Afghanistan.He is troubled by his past, but meets a Bulgarian girl, who over time, shows him that there are other ways to fight and other things to fight for. She tries to help him find peace and move away from his life which has always been fuelled by violence, does she succeed, well, I’m not telling just yet!”

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