I know Christmas is quite a far way away yet, despite what the department stores would lead us to believe, but having talked with Debbie Isitt yesterday, I thought I'd do a little promotional blog.
Most of you probably know Debbie from the film 'Confetti', which she wrote and directed, starring Martin Freeman.
Freeman also stars in her new film, Nativity, alongside Ugly Betty star, Ashley Jensen.
It great was to be able to get together with Isitt yesterday and talk about her film, which definitely looks like one to watch for Christmas. It was shot in Coventry over the course of 6 weeks, and follows the plot of a school teacher (Freeman) in over his head when he boasts that a Hollywood producer (Jensen) is going to come to see his school's nativity in hopes of making it into a film, cue much chaos, kids with stars in their eyes and eager, pushy parents.
From the bits of the film that were previewed exclusively, it looks like a laugh riot, Isitt is famous for her preference of improvisational comedy, which really brings out the personalities of alot of the children.
Isitt was fantastic in person, a genuinely passionate and driven person keen to make good films; films that will please the audience - and I think she has definitely achieved that here, she has produced a uniquely hilarious piece of cinema, which has the perfect amount of warmth and tinsel that will brighten up any winter night.
Make the family outing on the 4th December!
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