DARK AVENUE FILM

Telling stories the way they deserve to be told
Fiction | Documentary | Commercial

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WHO WE ARE

Established in 2018, Dark Avenue Film is run by two film lovers who live and breathe storytelling. With twelve awards and counting for our short films, we know how to get a project from start to finish.

PATRICK CRELLIN

Director, Producer and Cinematographer

Born and raised in the Isle of Man, Patrick has lived been fascinated by film since he was four. He loves working with actors to get to grips with a character, and collaborating other creatives.

Favourite genres: loves a good film noir or detective story.

BETHANY WHITE

Writer, Producer and
Sound Designer

Bethany has always been enraptured by stories, whether films, books or TV. She loves encountering complex female characters - and writing them. She's also pretty handy with a boom pole.

Favourite genres: suspense and character dramas, with a dash of animation.

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OUR WORK

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The Lost Wife

Manx farmer William is a man of few words. When free-spirited traveller Nancy enchants him into a whirlwind romance, he starts to come out of his shell. But six months later, Nancy goes missing. In this modern retelling of Sophia Morrison's The Lost Wife of Ballaleece, suspicion is around every corner and someone is always watching... Supported by Culture Vannin and Isle of Man Arts Council. Copyright Dark Avenue Film Ltd 2021

DEFA: Thank you for keeping us going through lockdown

Please join us in thanking our local farmers, fishermen, food producers and retailers for working so hard to keep our Island fed. No matter what the weather or circumstance, during global pandemics or otherwise, they are there for us all. Show your support by sharing this video and buying local wherever and whenever you can #ThinkLocalBuyLocal #FoodMatters #iomfoodanddrink

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Manx Youth Band and Manx Concert Brass - 50 Years Of Music

2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Manx Youth Band and the 25th anniversary of Manx Concert Brass. The Manx National Youth Band was formed in 1970 by Jim Crosbie MBE. The band quickly developed a reputation for excellence and its success eventually led to the creation of Manx Concert Brass in 1995 for players over the age of 19. Now under the baton of Ian Clague MBE, the Manx Youth Band has nurtured some of the very best young musicians in the Isle of Man and provided generations of islanders with the chance to forge lifelong friendships and memories from their association with music. The influence of the band on the Isle of Man via their youth programme and the competitive success of Manx Concert Brass is undeniable. With their help, alongside the other bands on the island, brass has become a staple of Manx music culture. Produced by Dark Avenue Film with funding from Culture Vannin and the Department for Enterprise. Directed by Patrick Crellin and Bethany White.

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M is for Manx Cat: A reading of the children's book by Gemma Hjerth

Settle down with the author of the popular book, 'M is for Manx Cat! An Isle of Man ABC' as she reads the enjoyable rhymed children's book in full. This film was produced by Dark Avenue Film in 2020 as a #treisht2020 project for Culture Vannin; a series of projects commissioned during Covid19 Lockdown in the Isle of Man to create new material which engages creatively with traditional Manx culture. More information: * M is for Manx Cat! An Isle of Man ABC www.isleofmanabc.com * Treisht projects: https://www.culturevannin.im/resources/treisht-2020-projects-647532/ This film was produced by Dark Avenue Films for Culture Vannin in 2020. Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://www.culturevannin.im https://www.facebook.com/culturevannin https://www.twitter.com/CultureVannin

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DOCUMENTARY

Giving a voice to those unheard

The real world can be more fascinating and surprising that anything we can imagine. We love to learn more about the world around us and tell stories which, for whatever reason, are yet to be told.

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COMMERCIAL

The unique stories behind your business, expertly told

We know what it's like to try to make your business stand out. Whatever your scale, we've got the tools and knowhow to get your story to your clients, from short adverts to in-depths insights.

FICTION

Fresh ideas brought vividly to life

An award-winning writer and director team, we strive to subvert expectations and challenge the world with fiction stories. We're always on the lookout for new ideas and for people to help us make our existing ideas a reality.

We love working with...

It can be tough trying to get your name out there in the creative industries, so we want to shout out the other talented young creatives we love to work with!

Check out their work and follow their channels by clicking below - they're going places!

Collaborators

Thanks to Patrick and Bethany, we could match our deadline in a very COVID-proof and sustainable manner. Our network now also includes the Isle of Man. Thank you very much Patrick & Bethany. Hope to hire you again in the future!

Stefan Wittekamp, DOCK90

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Whether you require our services, want to know more or just want to chat film, drop us a line!

darkavenuefilm@gmail.com