Journey Bound - The Movie

December 2017

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In 2015 a small team of actors and filmmakers set out to make a Christmas Rom Com against the backdrop of the snow covered Scottish Highlands. Little did they know the film would go on to screen at over 20 film festival around the globe. From their opening at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015 to winning the audience award at the Glasgow Southside Film Festival, this festive flick won multiple awards and lead actress, Clare Sheerin received a BAFTA Scotland Nomination for her performance.

Over a year has passed since Perfect Strangers’ festival run came to an end and it has now been picked up for distribution in North America and Europe. Sales and distribution company Shorts.tv have acquired the broadcast and online rights to the film for 3 years.

The film’s writer/director, BAFTA Scotland Nominee Ryan Hendrick said, “It’s been an incredible journey with this project. It started out as a proof of concept for our feature film “Journey Bound”, and has grown its own legs and achieved great success around the world, much more than any of us could have predicted.”

Perfect Strangers tells the story of Rob and Jen, two heartbroken strangers that meet whilst stranded at a remote train station in the Scottish Highlands during a snow storm. The mismatched pair set off on a journey to try and get home in time for Christmas.

BAFTA Award winning Producer David Newman said, “It's a great opportunity for Perfect Strangers to continue to reach new audiences, it really is a Christmas gift that keeps on giving!"

Actor Kenny Boyle recalls fond memories filming Perfect Strangers on the Rannoch Moors of Glencoe saying, “We all worked so hard on this little film and it means a lot to all of us. We did it on basically no budget and it was a real labour of love making something that we all just really believed in.”

The film features a standout soundtrack with songs from Americana Singer/Songwriter Jack Henderson and renowned Scottish composer Gordon Dougall. “We resisted the urge to present this film with an obvious Celtic sound, I felt it required something soulful and reflective that Jack’s emotional downbeat style enhanced the story beautifully.

Perfect Strangers is due to hit television screens across North America and Europe in 2018. Keep up to date on the scheduling via Perfect Strangers’ website www.perfectstrangers-themovie.co.uk and official facebook page.

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/perfectstrangersxmas

June 2017

Renowned Scottish Rock Band Runrig has climbed aboard the Scottish Road Movie Journey Bound. Runrig, formed in 1973 by brothers Calum and Rory Macdonald has long been an iconic presence on the Celtic rock scene with hits such as Loch Lomond, The Cutter and Dance Called America. The band have teamed up with BAFTA nominated film director Ryan Hendrick to give Journey Bound it’s music voice.

Hendrick said, “Runrig have been a source of creative and emotional inspiration to me for as long as I can remember. Their music is an integral part of my life and of Scottish culture. It has long been my hope that the band would be part of Journey Bound.”

Runrig’s founding member Calum Macdonald said, “It’s a refreshing and exciting challenge, so far removed from the familiarity of normal Runrig business.” Runrig who released their 14th and final studio album The Story last year are appearing in the film as well as composing the title song for the film.

Runrig is the latest in high profile Scottish talent to get behind this indie romcom, actors Clare Grogan, Sylvester McCoy, Karen Dunbar, and Ford Kiernan have already boarded the comedy flick. Still Game star Ford Kiernan, who is also an Executive Producer on Journey Bound said, “I first saw Runrig perform live at Glasgow University Union in the 1980s whilst I was working there, the place was jump’n, the atmosphere was incredible. It really is the icing on the cake for us and I’m over the moon they are onboard. They are the perfect musical fit for this quintessential Scottish movie.”

June 2017

The team at Magic Monkey Films go into production of a new short film titled Sundown. It tells the story of two characters who set out on a journey to come to terms with their own mortality and how their perception of life changes around them.

Starring Caitlin Blackwood (of Doctor Who & soon to be Journey Bound fame) and Frazer Hines (of Doctor Who and Emmerdale fame). The short film is directed by Ryan Hendrick, written by Ryan Hendrick & Clare Sheppard and produced by David Newman & David Brown. Filming commences on 2nd July.

March 2017

The multi award winning and BAFTA Nominated short film from Journey Bound Director Ryan Hendrick is now available online. After a highly successful global journey screening at over 20 film festivals worldwide the christmas comedy is now available for everyone to see via youtube.

You can watch Perfect Strangers here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuqQo-vWzk8&t=7s

June 2016

Scottish Actor and Comedian James Kirk is the latest star to join the Indie RomCom. Star of BBC hit series Scot Squad and 24 : Live Another Day, James takes one the leading roles.

April, 2016

Check out Ryan Hendrick and Clare Sheerin appearing on STV's The Late Show to talk BAFTA Nominations, Perfect Strangers' film festival world tour and what lies in store for Journey Bound.

http://player.stv.tv/episode/393n/late-show/

February 2016

Glasgow Comedienne Karen Dunbar (Chew'n the Fat / The Karen Dunbar Show) joins the all star line up.

Karen will reunite with her Chew'n the Fat co-star Ford Kiernan in the upcoming road movie.

May 2015

Actors Kenny Boyle & Clare Sheerin appeared on STV Glasgow's The Riverside Show to talk about Journey Bound's little sister PERFECT STRANGERS heading out to this year's Cannes Film Festival

Watch the interview here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4i-a3Gt_qE

January 2015

Young Scottish Actress Caitlin Blackwood best known for her role as Amelia Pond in BBC's Dr Who has joined the cast of Journey Bound.

May 2014

Sylvester McCoy, star of ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy is the latest house-hold name to join the cast of the new Scots indie film. r 

February 2014

Scots star Clare Grogan has joined the cast of Journey Bound.

November 2013

We are very excited to announce that Still Game star Ford Kiernan has joined the team of Journey Bound.

October 2013

Castings and final negotiations are continuing and we will be in a position to announce some of our new team members very shortly.

Renowned Theatre Director and Musician Gordon Dougall joins the team as Music Composer.