Public Release of Ghost Nets
We are super pleased to announce that as of 1st January 2018 our award winning short film Ghost Nets will be publicly available to watch!
You can watch it on Amazon Prime on this link
You can watch it on Amazon Prime on this link
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Ghost Nets will make it's final festival appearance in Newcastle, March 2018.
A brilliant new festival and a fitting end to it's run. |
Interview with Mark Bousfield
Mark was interviewed by Community Ad magazine about the film Ghost Nets (2016)
More Ghost Nets News
Ghost Nets is now an award winning film!
We've had some great news in the Ghost Nets camp this last week, we're now officially award winning! We took BEST FILM in the Two Cliffs International Film Festival 2016 and came the runner up in the Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards. We also picked up a BEST ACTOR award for Joe Sowerbutts and BEST EDITING at the same festival.
Well done everybody!
Well done everybody!
We've also had some really favourable reviews, some quotes below:
Festival Progress
Ghost Nets is going from strength to strength on the festival circuit. So far we have 8 Official Selections including being up for awards for Best Film in 4 of them!
New Ghost Nets Review
Lovely review for Ghost Nets by Research My Trash...
Ghost Nets
UK 2016
produced by
Maria Ann Hylton, Matthew A. Stewart (executive), Ron Bousfield (executive), Jan Bousfield (executive) for Bou Mou Productions
directed by Mark Bousfield
starring Bruce Lawrence, Joe Sowerbutts, Charlotte Mounter, Lloyd Morris
written by Mark Bousfield, music by Richard Newby
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review by
Mike Haberfelner
Brothers Jack (Bruce Lawrence) and Neal (Joe Sowerbutts) have never gotten along, and it apparently goes much deeper than they are pretty much opposites in type: Jack's the manly man, the fit outdoorsy type of person, while Neal's a bit of a nerd who prefers books to people - which is only one of the reasons Jack constantly teases him. So going on a camping trip to the beach together, with only Jack's wife Matilda (Charlotte Mounter) with them as a mediator. While camping, the brothers' conflict only gets all the more heated when Jack goes surfing while Neal goes exploring ... and finds a severed hand. And when Jack sees it, he pretty much forces Neal to put it back, not wanting to get into trouble. But then near where the hand was found Neal finds a briefcase, containing something that might end all their troubles. Taking it with them might be a bit illegal of course, but worth it. So finally the brothers have something to bond over - but ultimately it strains their relationship even more, especially when Matilda has ideas that might not be in line with the brothers' ...
Ghost Nets is several things at once, family drama, crime story, psycho thriller - and it succeeds blending them seamlessly as it doesn't rely on genre tropes but its own strong story with all its macabre details, quirks and twists, and it's helped by a subtle directorial effort, awesome locations that really serve the story, and of course strong performances by all involved.
Totally worth a look!
Ghost Nets
UK 2016
produced by
Maria Ann Hylton, Matthew A. Stewart (executive), Ron Bousfield (executive), Jan Bousfield (executive) for Bou Mou Productions
directed by Mark Bousfield
starring Bruce Lawrence, Joe Sowerbutts, Charlotte Mounter, Lloyd Morris
written by Mark Bousfield, music by Richard Newby
short
review by
Mike Haberfelner
Brothers Jack (Bruce Lawrence) and Neal (Joe Sowerbutts) have never gotten along, and it apparently goes much deeper than they are pretty much opposites in type: Jack's the manly man, the fit outdoorsy type of person, while Neal's a bit of a nerd who prefers books to people - which is only one of the reasons Jack constantly teases him. So going on a camping trip to the beach together, with only Jack's wife Matilda (Charlotte Mounter) with them as a mediator. While camping, the brothers' conflict only gets all the more heated when Jack goes surfing while Neal goes exploring ... and finds a severed hand. And when Jack sees it, he pretty much forces Neal to put it back, not wanting to get into trouble. But then near where the hand was found Neal finds a briefcase, containing something that might end all their troubles. Taking it with them might be a bit illegal of course, but worth it. So finally the brothers have something to bond over - but ultimately it strains their relationship even more, especially when Matilda has ideas that might not be in line with the brothers' ...
Ghost Nets is several things at once, family drama, crime story, psycho thriller - and it succeeds blending them seamlessly as it doesn't rely on genre tropes but its own strong story with all its macabre details, quirks and twists, and it's helped by a subtle directorial effort, awesome locations that really serve the story, and of course strong performances by all involved.
Totally worth a look!
Complete Festival List to date
- Edinburgh International Film Festival
- Port Townsend Film Festival
- Atlanta Shortsfest
- Coney Island Film Festival
- East End Film Festival
- Hawaii International Film Festival
- Raindance Film Festival
- Palm Springs International Shortfest
- LA Thriller Film Festival
- Oregon Independent Film Festival
- New York Film Festival
- Big Easy International Film Festival
- Chain NYC Film Festival
- PRVI Kadar International Film Festival
- Girona Film Festival
- Indieflicks International
- Miami Short International Cinefest
- London Lift Off Festival
- This Is England
- Ecofilm Festival
- Star Film Festival
- A.M. Ortigia Film Festival
- Indiana Short Film Festival
- Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival
- Fan Boy Film Festival
- EKO International Film Festival
- Helsinki International Film Festival
- Hellfire Film Festival (Based in Folkestone)
- Leeds International Film Festival
- Horror and Thriller International Film Award
- Canada Shorts - Canadian & International Short Film Fest.
- Thriller/Suspense Festival
- ITSA Shorts Film Festival
- British Independent Film Festival
- Broadway Film Festival
- 2nd Singapore World International Film Festival
- Berlin International Cinefest
- Access Code Short Film Festival
- Blackbird Film Fest
- International Ocean Film Festival Kiel
- Toronto Beaches Film Festival
Thanks all!
Mark
- Port Townsend Film Festival
- Atlanta Shortsfest
- Coney Island Film Festival
- East End Film Festival
- Hawaii International Film Festival
- Raindance Film Festival
- Palm Springs International Shortfest
- LA Thriller Film Festival
- Oregon Independent Film Festival
- New York Film Festival
- Big Easy International Film Festival
- Chain NYC Film Festival
- PRVI Kadar International Film Festival
- Girona Film Festival
- Indieflicks International
- Miami Short International Cinefest
- London Lift Off Festival
- This Is England
- Ecofilm Festival
- Star Film Festival
- A.M. Ortigia Film Festival
- Indiana Short Film Festival
- Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival
- Fan Boy Film Festival
- EKO International Film Festival
- Helsinki International Film Festival
- Hellfire Film Festival (Based in Folkestone)
- Leeds International Film Festival
- Horror and Thriller International Film Award
- Canada Shorts - Canadian & International Short Film Fest.
- Thriller/Suspense Festival
- ITSA Shorts Film Festival
- British Independent Film Festival
- Broadway Film Festival
- 2nd Singapore World International Film Festival
- Berlin International Cinefest
- Access Code Short Film Festival
- Blackbird Film Fest
- International Ocean Film Festival Kiel
- Toronto Beaches Film Festival
Thanks all!
Mark
Festival Update 2
Ghost Nets is now submitted to:
- Hawaii International Film Festival
- Coney Island Film Festival
- East End Film Festival
- IndieFlicks
- Raindance International Film Festival
- Girona Film Festival
Our First Review: From www.blazingminds.co.uk
http://blazingminds.co.uk/ghost-nets-thrilling-tale-mystery/
Ghost Nets a Thrilling Tale of MysteryFebruary 27, 2016
In Ghost Nets, Jack (Bruce Lawrence), his partner, Matilda (Charlotte Mounter) and his brother, Neal (Joe Sowerbutts) seek a surfer’s quiet getaway, at a deserted beach. What they discover on that beach has the potential to change their lives forever.
Mark Bousfield is a successful independent filmmaker whose previous films have screened at Cannes and Edinburgh and is the writer and director of Ghost Nets. Bousfield raised the funds through Kickstarter, a crowd funding website which helped fund hit television series Veronica Mars (Rob Thomas, 2004 – 2007) and is currently raising funds for Spike Lee’s new project, The Newest Hottest Spike Lee Joint. Ghost Nets has since been submitted to film festivals of Edinburgh, Port Townsend and Atlanta Shortsfest.
Ghost Nets was shot on the coast of Kent, at Joss Bay, a beautiful location that provides entrancing visuals throughout the film. The camerawork (Duncan Wright) and cinematography (Jordan Ford) capture the beauty, of the environment.
Close ups of the various rock formations along the shore and long shots of labyrinthine cliff-faces that surround the beach with stone corridors leading to the wide, lonely expanse of ocean impress its isolation and mystery.
Ghost Nets – A Thrilling Tale of MysteryThe narrative is a thrilling tale of mystery and the dynamics of family relations. The two brothers share an uncomfortable relationship, each bearing a dislike toward the other and the discovery they make only increases the strain and sense of loathing between them.
Information concerning the details of the discovery and the histories and relationships between the characters is gradually fed to the audience as the narrative progresses, setting an interesting and suspenseful pace to the film. The editing by Roberto Nicastro sets the tone perfectly. The long takes allow the audience to experience the landscape and get a true impression of the characters. The bleakness anticipates a sense of foreboding.
Ghost Nets is an alluring film that successfully holds its audience’s interest with its enigmatic narrative and truly beautiful visuals. The only drawback is the short length of the film (27mins).
At the point where tension is really building and excitement peaks, the story ends. A feature length version of this visually stunning film would enable Bousfield to expand upon the characters, theme and plot.
Summary:
Reviewer
Susanne Hodder
Review Date
2016-02-27
Reviewed
Ghost Nets
Author Rating 4*'s out of 5
Ghost Nets a Thrilling Tale of MysteryFebruary 27, 2016
In Ghost Nets, Jack (Bruce Lawrence), his partner, Matilda (Charlotte Mounter) and his brother, Neal (Joe Sowerbutts) seek a surfer’s quiet getaway, at a deserted beach. What they discover on that beach has the potential to change their lives forever.
Mark Bousfield is a successful independent filmmaker whose previous films have screened at Cannes and Edinburgh and is the writer and director of Ghost Nets. Bousfield raised the funds through Kickstarter, a crowd funding website which helped fund hit television series Veronica Mars (Rob Thomas, 2004 – 2007) and is currently raising funds for Spike Lee’s new project, The Newest Hottest Spike Lee Joint. Ghost Nets has since been submitted to film festivals of Edinburgh, Port Townsend and Atlanta Shortsfest.
Ghost Nets was shot on the coast of Kent, at Joss Bay, a beautiful location that provides entrancing visuals throughout the film. The camerawork (Duncan Wright) and cinematography (Jordan Ford) capture the beauty, of the environment.
Close ups of the various rock formations along the shore and long shots of labyrinthine cliff-faces that surround the beach with stone corridors leading to the wide, lonely expanse of ocean impress its isolation and mystery.
Ghost Nets – A Thrilling Tale of MysteryThe narrative is a thrilling tale of mystery and the dynamics of family relations. The two brothers share an uncomfortable relationship, each bearing a dislike toward the other and the discovery they make only increases the strain and sense of loathing between them.
Information concerning the details of the discovery and the histories and relationships between the characters is gradually fed to the audience as the narrative progresses, setting an interesting and suspenseful pace to the film. The editing by Roberto Nicastro sets the tone perfectly. The long takes allow the audience to experience the landscape and get a true impression of the characters. The bleakness anticipates a sense of foreboding.
Ghost Nets is an alluring film that successfully holds its audience’s interest with its enigmatic narrative and truly beautiful visuals. The only drawback is the short length of the film (27mins).
At the point where tension is really building and excitement peaks, the story ends. A feature length version of this visually stunning film would enable Bousfield to expand upon the characters, theme and plot.
Summary:
Reviewer
Susanne Hodder
Review Date
2016-02-27
Reviewed
Ghost Nets
Author Rating 4*'s out of 5
Festival Update
Hi all,
A quick update on our festival submissions, we're now under consideration from four festivals.
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Port Townsend Film Festival
Atlanta Shortsfest
and
Prvi-Kadar International Film Festival
More submissions to follow
A quick update on our festival submissions, we're now under consideration from four festivals.
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Port Townsend Film Festival
Atlanta Shortsfest
and
Prvi-Kadar International Film Festival
More submissions to follow
Ghost Nets Premiere
Well, we had a wonderful night at the Westgate Towers for our Ghost Nets premiere. The film was very well received by the Kickstarter backers, we even had the Lord Mayor of Canterbury in attendance.
Here are some photos from the night:
Here are some photos from the night:
Ghost Nets Premiere this Month
So this month marks the release of Ghost Nets to the wider world. We are pleased to announce
that our premiere is packed full of the people that have supported us the most on our journey
so far. Including our guest of honour the Lord Mayor of Canterbury Sally Waters.
We also made the local papers this week which was lovely:
that our premiere is packed full of the people that have supported us the most on our journey
so far. Including our guest of honour the Lord Mayor of Canterbury Sally Waters.
We also made the local papers this week which was lovely:
Special Guest for Ghost Nets Premiere Announced!
Ghost Nets is very pleased to announce that the special guest in attendance at our Kickstarter backer's Premiere will be the Mayor of Canterbury. To have the establishment support us in such a way is fantastic and hopefully will pave the way for filmmakers in the area to be more connected with the powers that be.
Canterbury is a city where the arts thrive and it is very much this engagement that drives the opportunities for creators and innovators. So thank you very much for agreeing to coe and support our little film.
Canterbury is a city where the arts thrive and it is very much this engagement that drives the opportunities for creators and innovators. So thank you very much for agreeing to coe and support our little film.
DVD Cover Taking Shape...
Ghost Nets Premiere Announced!
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Ghost Nets is very pleased to announce that it's Premiere will be on January 30th 2016 at Canterbury's Westgate Towers.
This stunning old venue in the heart of Canterbury and Kent will be the perfect backdrop to our story. Having such an iconic venue be so keen to support local arts and entrepreneurship is extremely humbling. Thank you so much! |
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Ghost Nets soundtrack starting to take shape...
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First Draft Artwork for Ghost Nets
ADR all done!
Some more Ghost Nets stills...
Some 'work in progress' graphics from WeDoThat...
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Post Production in action!
A few stills below from Ghost Nets... it's all coming together in the edit very nicely!
Kickstarter Success
The Kickstarter is now complete and it is great to say that we have reached our target. With the help of all the people that came in and contributed we are now able to justice to our story.
A big thank you to all that backed us, believed in us and supported us.
The Kickstarter is now complete and it is great to say that we have reached our target. With the help of all the people that came in and contributed we are now able to justice to our story.
A big thank you to all that backed us, believed in us and supported us.
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Ghost Nets Rehearsals
This week we had a chance to gather everyone in one place and go through the script, experience the location together and shoot some things for the trailer you see on the splash page of the website. We had a great time and here is a video from the day. Below you can see some video posters of the three main characters...something we thought would be cool to do and bring the project to life! |
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1st Assistant Director recruited
We are very lucky to have on board our project Lina Remeikaite. Lina has worked on short film, feature film and commercials over many projects and will bring with her a wealth of experience to make sure we run a tight ship on set.
We are very lucky to have on board our project Lina Remeikaite. Lina has worked on short film, feature film and commercials over many projects and will bring with her a wealth of experience to make sure we run a tight ship on set.
Ghost Nets is Mordue Cinema's Crowdfunded pick of the week
Mordue Cinema have chosen Ghost Nets to be their crowd funded pick of the week. That means out of all the other film projects aiming to achieve their funding goal through sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo we were their favourite.
Mordue Cinema have chosen Ghost Nets to be their crowd funded pick of the week. That means out of all the other film projects aiming to achieve their funding goal through sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo we were their favourite.
Ghost Nets Kickstarter featured in Kickstarter Staff Picks
Great to see that the staff at Kickstarter have featured Ghost Nets as one of their Staff Picks this week!
Great to see that the staff at Kickstarter have featured Ghost Nets as one of their Staff Picks this week!
Ghost Nets Featured by Kent Film Office
The lovely people at Kent Film Office have featured the Kickstarter for Ghost Nets on their website as well as helping to spread the word.
The lovely people at Kent Film Office have featured the Kickstarter for Ghost Nets on their website as well as helping to spread the word.
The Kickstarter is LAUNCHED!
The Kickstarter is officially launched for Ghost Nets. Please check it out and share with your friends, Kickstarter is an all or nothing crowd funding option. We are relying on you to invest in us, so if you like what you see, respect what we are about and are trying to achieve then please back us. Time is ticking and every single backer is important to us.
Have a look and I hope we have attracted your interest enough to take a look.
The Kickstarter is officially launched for Ghost Nets. Please check it out and share with your friends, Kickstarter is an all or nothing crowd funding option. We are relying on you to invest in us, so if you like what you see, respect what we are about and are trying to achieve then please back us. Time is ticking and every single backer is important to us.
Have a look and I hope we have attracted your interest enough to take a look.
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Cast Interview: Bruce Lawrence/Jack
Mission Impossible 5 man Bruce Lawrence talks about Ghost Nets and his character Jack. |
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The Sound of Ghost Nets
The soundtrack composition has started... |
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Cast Interview: Joe Sowerbutts/Neal
Joe tells us more about the themes of Ghost Nets and about his character Neal. |
