Family caravan becomes focus of new film by budding Lancaster producer
24 year-old, Edward Rastelli-Lewis, releases the aptly titled “The Caravan” after working on the independent film for the past couple of years.
Rastelli-Lewis attended Ripley St. Thomas School in Lancaster before receiving his Degree in Film Production from The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) in 2012.
It’s no secret that caravanning is the leading holiday choice for Brits, so a film centering itself on a family caravan seems fitting.
“The Caravan” was inspired by Rastelli-Lewis’ discovery of a script penned by two actors.
Rastelli-Lewis told lancasterguardian.co.uk: “The film came about through two actors I met who had a script and wanted to move it forward.
“I helped with finance and funding, and we were able to move it on. It was filmed in Caernarfon, North Wales and Manchester.
“I love good storytelling, drama and narrative, things that influence people and change their way of thinking. I’m very proud of the film, it’s a good story,” he added.
The synopsis of the film, as described by Rastelli-Lewis: “When Georgina Langley succumbs to cancer, she leaves behind a will asking warring husband Keith and son James to restore the family caravan that has lapsed into a state of disrepair on a bleak Welsh coast Caravan Park. For two men who can’t stand to be in the same room together, it’s going to be a tough job and when a new woman comes into Keith’s life, James reacts badly, leading to a showdown that unearths a long buried secret.”
The film stars Shirley Henderson (Bridget Jones/Trainspotting), Mark Sheals (Sherlock Holmes), and Darren Connolloy (Hector). The film can be purchased from iTunes, Google, Amazon, or Blinkbox.
