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THE SHAMROCK SPITFIRE

Format: Feature Film

War / Biography / Drama

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SYNOPSIS

The future of Europe hangs by a thread as fierce battles rage in the skies over southern England. Irishman Brendan Finucane, with his dreams of being a flyer, is one of the first to enlist into the Royal Air Force.

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Having his baptism of fire in the Battle of Britain, Brendan proves himself to be a natural born fighter pilot. His exploits in the air rapidly gain him fame and promotion through the ranks.

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It is not long before he is given command of 452 Australian Squadron. Under Brendan’s leadership they will become the stuff of legend.

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THE SHAMROCK SPITFIRE chronicles the epic true story of Brendan “Paddy” Finucane, one of the most celebrated fighter aces of World War II and the youngest Wing Commander in the history of the RAF. 

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"A love letter to the Spitfire."
Adam Dowling

 BBC Kent

"Told with panache. 
A welcome throwback
to matinee-style viewing."
The Guardian

"A tale as inspiring today as it was then."

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Film Stories

"Higgins Brothers' Ambitious Ode to Irish Heroism."
Gazettely

"A fresh take on the war genre."
Overly Honest Reviews

"Pleasingly old fashioned and adventurous war movie."
The Daily Mail 

STILLS

We are pleased to announce we are working with 101 Films International.

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For sales enquires please email  sales@101-films.com

"I am very pleased to support this film on the life of my uncle."
- Brendan Finucane KC
Nephew of "Paddy" Finucane 

IN THE PRESS

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Variety
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BEHIND THE SCENES

MEET THE TEAM

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While attending Bournville Art College, Ian & Dominic re-discovering their childhood love of script writing and photography and began to make short films.

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In 2003 they set up their own production company, Pixel Revolution Films. The company’s first film, an experimental animated short, THE WOLF WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD, went on to garner several “best animation” awards at various film festivals. The success led to their first commissioned feature film project, THE 13th DAY.

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In 2011 they teamed up with producer Nigel Martin Davey to work on the ambitious feature film, ALL THAT REMAINS.

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Their other work includes the multi-award winning films 7 DAYS – THE STORY OF BLIND DAVE HEELEY and OF WOLVES AND MEN.

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Born in Birmingham both of his parents are from Southern Ireland. After initially training as an actor he went on to appear in numerous television dramas, he started producing his first projects in 2004, his early work included EXPRESSO, OWN WORST EMEMY, THE MAROON JUMPER.

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In 2011 Nigel teamed up with directors Ian and Dominic Higgins at Pixel Revolution Films and they have made many successful films together specializing in true life dramas, ALL THAT REMAINS, 7 DAYS - STORY OF BLIND DAVE HEELEY, OF WOLVES AND MEN, and now their latest feature length project THE SHAMROCK SPITFIRE

WRITERS / DIRECTORS

DOMINIC & IAN HIGGINS

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PRODUCER

NIGEL MARTIN DAVEY

PRODUCER
JOHN A DAWSON

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John is a businessman and enthusiastic entrepreneur from North Worcestershire UK who formed and ran a national IT consultancy, following twenty successful years in the world of show business, TV and theatre, with an extensive knowledge of marketing and film production

 

He also worked for ten years as part of Birmingham's own The Rockin' Berries Group

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
 

TONY ELLIS
TREVOR BEATTIE
MICHAEL WALKER

ANDY LYON
EOGHAN BURKE

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS

SALLY HUMPHREYS WOOD     
BRENDAN FINUCANE

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