The Paddy Lincoln Gang

The Paddy Lincoln Gang is a 2012 British drama film written and produced by Alistair Audsley, and directed by Ben Jagger. The film stars Dean S. Jagger, Joseph DiMasso, Stephen Bridgewater, Amy Lawhorn and Glen Matlock. Principal photography began on 2 November 2011.[3] The film premiered in competition at the 2012 SoCal Film Festival.[4]

The Paddy Lincoln Gang
Directed byBen Jagger
Produced byAlistair Audsley
David Bainbridge
Ben Jagger
Graham Kentsley
James Rayner
Written byAlistair Audsley
StarringDean S. Jagger
Joseph DiMasso
Richard Wagner
Demetri Watkins
Stephen Bridgewater
Amy Lawhorn
Glen Matlock
Music byJulien Diaz
Tim Palmer
CinematographyRyan Ovadia
Edited byAlex Fenn
Production
company
Belief Films
Solus Entertainment
Stealth Media Group
Release date
  • 29 September 2012 (2012-09-29) (SoCal Film Festival)[1]
  • 3 May 2014 (2014-05-03) (United Kingdom)[2]
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Plot

The Paddy Lincoln Gang are an emerging rock band on the verge of huge success. But their complex and troubled Irish lead singer is haunted by his own paranoia and suspicions that something is not right with the band, his manager or his girlfriend.

Cast
  • Dean S. Jagger as Rob McAlister
  • Joseph DiMasso as 'Steady' Eddie
  • Richard Wagner as Rick
  • Demetri Watkins as Tom Dufresne
  • Stephen Bridgewater as Dan Craine
  • Amy Lawhorn as Leyla Dufresne
  • Glen Matlock as Himself

Production

Development

It was adapted from a short film entitled A Night at Robert McAlister’s. In 2009, the film premiered on Hollywood Boulevard for an audience of music and film industry personnel,[5] including cast members of American television series Heroes.[6] The short went on to win several awards at the Hoboken International Film Festival,[7] as well as featuring at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.[8][9]

In November 2011, Screen Daily announced The Paddy Lincoln Gang alongside Anne Fontaine's Adore as upcoming 'hot projects'.[10] While Variety were the first major outlet to reveal Sex Pistols founding-member Glen Matlock's involvement in the project.[11]

Filming

The film was shot in various locations including Leeds and London, United Kingdom. Incorporating the original short film with new footage, the feature length draws non-sequential editing inspiration from Steven Soderbergh's crime film The Limey.[12]

A docudrama scene was filmed backstage at a live festival performance from The Faces. Improvised between Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock and lead actor Dean S. Jagger.[12]

Music

Musicians Matthew Steer and Colin 'Lizzard' McGuinness were brought into the project to shape the sound of the fictional Paddy Lincoln Gang band.[13] Hot Press featured 'Give Anger a Name' and covered U2 and Pearl Jam producer Tim Palmer's involvement in the soundtrack.[14]

Release

The film held its US premiere at the SoCal Film Festival in Huntington Beach, California on 29 September 2012. Executive producer Graham Kentsley played an ambassadorial role for the Russian premiere in Volgograd on 28 October 2013,[15] gaining a further selection for The Paddy Lincoln Gang at the 2014 Artsloy Festival, where he served on the expert board.[16] On 3 May 2014, the film held its European debut at the UK premiere in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Kentsley fulfilled both panel and media duties with the festival and Herts Advertiser respectively, promoting the film.[17][18]

Reception

The Paddy Lincoln Gang received positive reviews from its debut at the 2012 SoCal Film Festival, winning multiple awards including the 'Best in Fest' prize.[19] It received an Oregon International Film Festival 'Platinum Award' that year.[20][21]

References
  1. http://socalfilmfest.com/about-the-socal/awards-selections/2012-2/
  2. http://www.eventsinuk.info/event/The-Paddy-Lincoln-Gang---Feature-Film---Gig---UK-Premier-3rd-May-St-Albans-4pm/22971/
  3. "Stealth greenlights The Paddy Lincoln Gang". Screen International. 2 November 2011.
  4. "The Paddy Lincoln Gang". Stealth Media Group. 13 November 2009.
  5. "'Belief' it or not – Island link to US film success". Isle News. 13 July 2010.
  6. "Shaun V takes a successful first step into international music circles". Media Update. 13 November 2009.
  7. "2010 Winners and Nominees Awards". Hoboken International Film Festival. September 2010.
  8. "SA rockstar hits Hollywood". Music Industry Online. 18 November 2009.
  9. "Dean Jagger (Lead – 'Robert McAlister')". Belief Films. August 2012.
  10. "Hot projects on Screenbase". Screen International. 2 November 2011.
  11. "Stealth, Solus team on 'Paddy Lincoln Gang'". Variety. 2 November 2011.
  12. "Alistair Audsley Interview". RocknReelReviews. 24 July 2014. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014.
  13. "Writer/producer Alistair Audsley on his latest film 'The Paddy Lincoln Gang". Stage and Screen Insider. 11 August 2014.
  14. "Music from new film, The Paddy Lincoln Gang". Hot Press. 14 August 2014.
  15. "The Paddy Lincoln Gang – First Night in Volgograd". Sofia Solomennikova. 2 November 2014.
  16. "Artsloy Festival Expert Board". Artsloy Festival. 5 September 2014. Archived from the original on 12 November 2014.
  17. "St Albans Film Festival 2014: It's a wrap!". Herts Advertiser. 9 May 2014.
  18. "St Albans Film Festival 2014: THE JUDGES". St Albans Film Festival. 9 May 2014.
  19. "2012 Nominations and Award Categories (the 8th annual)". SoCal Film Festival. October 2012.
  20. "2012 Oregon Film Awards – Winners". Oregon International Film Festival. October 2012.
  21. "THE PADDY LINCOLN GANG". Show Film First. 12 August 2014.
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