Louise Jameson (Doctor Who, Eastenders), Darren Kent (Blood Drive, Game of Thrones), Chanise Thompson, Jack Vogwill (Game of Thrones) and Celebrity Photographer Joe Alvarez attended the acclaimed by film critics premiere of 'Crossing Over' held at Cineworld,Canary Wharf.

 

The film by model turned actor and director Mark Haldor, revolves around eight struggling actors who all wrote their own scenes within the umbrella story sewn together by co-writer Mark. The director commented on the day: “I am so proud to have achieved all we have with this project on such a limited budget. Having Louise Jameson involved transformed the project from a modest short-film concept into a feature length pilot we intend to evolve into an ongoing TV series." Johanna Pollet, the executive Producer and actor added: "As an actor, this challenging first production has been a beautiful enriching experience, made of great talent and strong team spirit. It made me grow both in front and behind the camera. We've got something unique and unusual."

 

Louise Jameson, who plays agent 'Angela Winters' in the film, commented after seeing the film for the first time on the big screen: “What a remarkable achievement these two have achieved, and what a brilliant idea for a TV series accommodating a plethora of new writing and acting talents. I'm am delighted and proud to be associated with CROSSING OVER, and hope to be part of its future.”.

 

The presenter on the night who was also part of the crew, Tamara Dumas commented: "I am thrilled to have been a part of this project. Interviewing members of the audience after the premiere was very rewarding as all of them had so many great things to say about the film".

 

The premiere was held in support of Orangutan Foundation. £1,000 was raised in total. Thank you to our generous sponsors: VEGO, Sweet Freedom, VE Cosmetics, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, VIVO LIFE, Think Food First, Vegan Life Magazine, Andina, Pizza Pilgrims, Bianca Marton Truffles, Conscious Chocolate, 3 Three's Coffee Lounge, Vegan Tuckbox, Wallaby's, CJ Wildheart's Devilspit Hot Sauce, Snow Queen Organic Vodka, Double Dutch Mixers, Ape Snacks, Metcalfe's Skinny Popcorn and Cineworld'). Ashley Leiman OBE Director of 'Orangutan Foundation' admitted “she loved the film and how brave and important it was to support the Orangutan crisis as it their needs are often overlooked or not recognised”.

 

Editor’s Notes
Mark Haldor is an up and coming Actor and Director who made his Feature debut in ‘One Night’, followed by Darren Kent’s ‘Abusing Protocol’. Mark has also directed and edited several music videos including Ginger Wildheart’s 9 minute epic 'Don’t Lose Your Tail, Girl’ and The Main Grains 'Happy Round Here'.

 

Johanna Pollet is a French Actress and Producer who made her acting debut in award winning independent feature 'Sacrifice’ which won best film at the Portobello Film Festival (2013). She has also appeared in ‘Dillon Jones’ and commercials for 'Nuffield Health' and 'Legoland'.

 

Photos from the premiere are available from: WENN, Splash News, Matrix, Barcroft, and Fame Flynet.

 

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