Master Motivator on British Comedy Guide
There is a great article on Master Motivator at the British Comedy Guide. You can read the article here. The short film was written by Janet Harrison, and produced by Andrew Oldham and Janet Harrison. It features John Henshaw and was directed by Noreen Kershaw. It premiered at the 24:7 Festival in Manchester in July 2010.
David Agnew Interview
There is a great interview with the Irish poet, David Agnew, here. Well worth a read. David is a great poet and some his ideas and views hit home and make you smile.
Poem of the Week on Incwriters
Andrew’s poem, The Trench, is Poem of the Week on Incwriters: http://www.incwriters.co.uk/?p=1581
Best of Manchester Poets, Vol 1
BoMP is featured in a post on Peony Moon. Andrew’s poem, Why Guns Will Never Be Legal in England, features beside poetry by Rosie Lugosi, Julia Deakin, Ian Howells and Cheryl Pearson. You can view the post here.
This is Volume 1 of Puppywolf’s anthologies. For future calls for submissions or to purchase BoMP, Vol 1, visit www.puppywolf.co.uk
Master Motivator Review on Movie Muser
Andrew acted as Producer and Script Editor on this project and the first review comes in from Movie Muser:
Take a glimpse at the new Brit short championing over-50s in film
It’s always good to see people trying to challenge the status quo in films, and one of the biggest problems in the industry is ageism. A couple of months ago we wrote about how rare it is for mainstream films to concentrate on older characters, and it’s just as bad behind-the-scenes, where if you haven’t made your name by the age of 40, the battle becomes much, much harder. However it seems strange that with an aging population, film isn’t trying to address what is becoming an ever bigger and more cash-rich block of people.
It seems a 47-year-old screenwriter and producer from Manchester called Janet Harrison feels the same way. So rather than just accepting things as they are and that the only thing anyone is interested in is young people, she set out to make a short film, largely using people over 50 both in front of and behind the camera, with the result being Master Motivator.
The likes of John Henshaw (59), Mr Motivator (58), and Phoenix Nights actress Enid Dunn (65), along with director Noreen Kershaw (59), all gave up their time for free to make the six-minute short a reality. The tongue in cheek message of the film is that anyone can achieve great things at any time of life and this is mirrored by two of its stars, John Henshaw, previously a bin-man who only started acting at 40 and Enid Dunn, who entered the profession at the tender age of 54. The film tells the story of a care home assistant, who has a secret ambition to become a motivational speaker.
Master Motivator will premiere at the Manchester Comedy Store on July 14th before heading off on the festival circuit. While even the makers admit the low budget film is a little rough around the edges, all credit has to go to them for challenging the ageist stereotypes.
Andrew’s Short Fiction in The Times
Andrew’s short story, Amsterdam, features in The Times fast fiction this week. Amsterdam can be found here.
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Simon Armitage Web Site
News from Simon’s website, click on Pennine Way:
‘ The Pennine Way – Can You Help?
Hello. In July 2010 I’m walking the Pennine Way and writing a book about it. All the guide books recommend (in fact some insist) that the walk should be done from South to North, to keep the weather at your back and the sun out of your face. Despite which, I’m walking it from top to bottom, starting in Kirk Yetholm and finishing in Edale. It’s because I live close to the southern end of the trail, and I like the idea of walking home. Also, that way it will be downhill, right?
More importantly, I’m doing the walk as a poet, in the style of the old troubadours. Wherever I stop for the night I’m going to give a poetry reading. There will be no charge for the reading, but at the end of the evening I’m going to pass a hat around, and people can give me what they think I’m worth. I want to see if I can pay my way from start to finish on the proceeds of my poetry. So, it’s basically 264 miles of begging.
If you live on or near one of the recognised stopping points on the Pennine Way and would be willing to host or organise a reading for me, be it in a room in a pub, a village hall, a church, a library, a school, a barn, or even in your living room, do get in touch by emailing me at: simonpennineway@aol.com
If you can throw in B&B and a packed lunch, point me in the right direction next day, sherpa my gear along to the next stop, or even want to walk that leg of the journey with me, so much the better. I’m pretty well house-trained and know at least three moderately funny anecdotes.’
The Literary Platform
This is a great website. The Literary Platform is dedicated to showcasing projects experimenting with literature and technology. It brings together comment from industry figures and key thinkers, and encourages debate.
Poetry: modern classics
The usual names crop up here, and they are great names and deserve to widely read. Duffy and Armitage are amongst our favourites. We note with interest that in the blog responses someone mentions Andrew alongside some great young poets and then another person wades in:
‘Who else, Andrew Oldham, more Ron Silliman playing it straight as some brief blip on the measuring control crowd’s fame-radar – ranking into mate of mate of mate and/or wierdos channeling their mental illness into a notoriously mad, mad, crazee and predictable yawn-a-thonic do, mate.’
You can’t buy publicity like this! Though we wonder if this guy actually knows who Andrew is?
Master Motivator
Andrew worked on this film as the Script Editor and Executive Producer, part of the core team that brought new and established talent to the film industry. The film features the wonderful John Henshaw. Directed by Noreen Kershaw. Written by Janet Harrison. Produced by Bag Lady Productions & Many Hands 2010. It will have its official launch at the Comedy Store in Summer 2010. The above is a teaser for the film. www.mastermotivator.co.uk
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