January to March
Braving the January weather was MAB HUDEL (MAGICAL SON) - a short drama in the Cornish language written and directed by Edward ‘Kernow King’ Rowe. The film follows Enys Penrose, a rugby player, farmer and young gay man who lives in the shadow of his dead father and struggles with his sexuality. The film went on to screen at Encounters Film Festival, as well as being the first Cornish language film to screen at London Film Festival.
The beginning of the year also saw the return of Buffalo Pictures to Roscarrock Farm in Port Isaac for the final season of ITV's long-running show DOC MARTIN. Despite the series already coming to an end, this won't be the last time fans will see the show on their screens as a Christmas Special followed by a documentary are soon to air. The documentary, DOC MARTIN - A CELEBRATION, puts a spotlight on the longevity and local impact locally of the production, as well as offering insights from behind the camera, from scripting to post-production.
March to June
Ahead of the third series airing on the CBBC Channel and BBC iPlayer, King Bert Productions were back for a fourth series of the charming hit children’s drama MALORY TOWERS. The 13 x 25-minute series, adapted from the iconic novels by Enid Blyton, follows the adventures of Darrell Rivers as she attends the all-girls boarding school.