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Hollywood stars bound for
Inishowen
07.05.08
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INISHOWEN will be
star-struck this week when two major Hollywood
actors Aidan Quinn and Connie Nielson arrive to
begin shooting their new film. |
Quinn who starred in
'Legends of the Fall' and 'Michael Collins' and
Nielson who appeared in 'Gladiator' and 'One Hour
Photo' have leading roles in the new film 'A Shine
of Rainbows'.
The arrival of the Hollywood actors this week is the
culmination of a year of negotiations for Donegal
County Council’s Film Commission.
'A Shine of Rainbows' will be shot on location in
Inishowen and Letterkenny and will be directed by
Emmy award-winning director Vic Sarin.
Following a round of auditions in Carndonagh and
Letterkenny last month, 50 local children have also
been cast as extras.
A number of local people have secured speaking parts
in the movie including Sharon Simpkins from |
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Greencastle and Laura
Doherty from Letterkenny.
Based on the novel by Lillian Beckwith, ‘A Shine of
Rainbows’ tells the |
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story of how a lonely
orphan's life is transformed by an extraordinary
woman who teaches him how to conquer grief and
discover the magic in nature and himself.
Donegal Film Commission spokesperson Aideen Doherty
said the film was a "wonderful opportunity" for
Inishowen, Letterkenny and the entire North West
region. She said it would raise the profile of the
region both in terms of tourism and as a film
location and would bring significant direct revenue
into the area particularly for local accommodation
providers. |
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Meanwhile, the film’s
producer Tina Pehme said the "breathtaking scenery
and overwhelming support of the local community"
meant bringing the film to Inishowen was "an easy
decision to make". |
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