Car Park the movie

CAR PARK - the team

CAST AND CREW

Randy Henry		Randy’s documentary work is without parallel. It is now one year since he disappeared. Car Park is a tribute to the great man. Read his page.

Stephen Swift		Recently appeared in Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Appeared in Ricky Gervais new series Extras. Other TV work includes Cold Feet. Also star of numerous television commercials. This Christmas playing a Dame in panto in Wakefield.

James Foster		Regarded As one of the finest actors in Manchester. A stalwart of both TV and theatre. Credits include Shameless, Buried, Cold Feet, Diary Of A Bad Lad, Bob And Rose. James recently fronted a national TV campaign. Stars in the feature film Lookin’ For Lucky.

Richard D Wilson		Now a reporter for ITN in the Cumbia region after a successful career at the BBC. Actor and presenter whose credits include numerous movies and appearances on Channel M.

Joe O’Byrne		Joe’s film is LOOKIN’ FOR LUCKY recently played the Salford Film Festival. Recently appeared on Crimewatch (acting a part) in Coronation Street. Actor and writer. Wrote and starred in I'm Frank Morgan. Stars in the forthcoming feature Diary of A Bad Lad, an independent feature (www.bad-lad.com). Other credits include The Bill, Emmerdale, and a recent production of Jim Cartright's "Two.” Joe is currently shooting the feature film Lookin’ For Lucky. In Car Park Joe played Nobby Norton ‘The Irongrinder’. (Lookin' For Lucky)

Alan Keegan		Alan is the MC at Manchester United Football Club - the biggest brand name in world sport: He is the man on the pitch at home games and he plays to 67,000 people every two weeks. Acting credits include Coronation Street and numerous films. He has recently written a book on the history of Manchester's Irish community. Alan lectures at the University of Central Lancashire. http://www.alankeegan.co.uk In Car Park he plays Roy ‘Call Me Back’ Coogan.

Helen Mason		An actor and freelance radio presenter. Most recently she played the part of 'Carmen' in the London musical comedy "Head". Currently fronts her own radio show in High Peak.

Carrie J Mason		Recently starred in her own play RIDE THE PUNANI at The Edinburgh Festival. Credits include: Mark and Lard's "Having a "Pop" - comedy sketch show, Trainspotting (Alison) "Whale Music" (Kate), "A Midsummer's Night Dream" (Hermia at The New Ambassadors Theatre). Major roles: "The Tempest" (Ariell at The Lowry Theatre in 2002). Presenting includes: Key 103, Comedy Store and News from Nowhere (Channel 4 Later).
Helen Pawson		Dancer in the Car Park Manager sequence Has appeared on The Big Breakfast.. Other films include I Think Therefore I Am? directed by Nicholas David Lean, and The Journey directed by Derrick Clarke. Has been dancing professionally for five years. Contact pawsonhels@hotmail.com
Vincent Peters		Vincent plays Dr Roberts the company doctor. "The most wonderful thing about this acting business that we're all in is that you are never too young...or too old which is just as well for me!" says Vincent. vin-cent@msn.com
Greg Kelly		Greg has recently been appearing in Hollyoaks on Channel 4. Company Part Title Director Films Albino injun Prod. Chalkie Lookin for Lucky Joe O’Byrne A Car Park Prod. Peter Car Park Bill McCoid ACF Prod. Eric One Way Love Chase Johnston Radio Contact: 07952049111 Email: thegregkelly@aol.com
Geoff Holman		Plays Car Park manager, Arthur Jenkins. Most recently seen as the father of Martin Clunes' John Haigh, in "A is for Acid". Recently filmed "Blue Murder" with Caroline Quentin. Two television films - "Seeing Red" and "My Fragile Heart" with another member of the "Car Park" cast, Sarah Lancashire. Other TV Credits include "The Bill", "Peak Practice", "Emmerdale", "Heartbeat", "A&E", "Clocking Off" and "The Falklands Play". Theatre: Work at Chester Gateway and for Rocket Theatre in "Dealer's Choice" (Bolton Octagon, Oldham Coliseum and Theatre by the Lake, Keswick).

Malcolm Raeburn		Seemingly always on the telly. Recently appeared in new series of Midsummer Murders. Malcolm Raeburn has worked as a writer, director, actor and teacher for the past thirty years. As an actor his theatre work includes productions at the Soho Poly, Young Vic, Salisbury Playhouse and Library Theatre Manchester. Television credits include Brideshead Revisited, The Jewel in the Crown, Inspector Morse, Prime Suspect and, most recently, Cold Feet and The Forsyte Saga. Malcolm was a founder member of the Manchester based comedy improv team Comedy Express. Writing credits include Quick Change (M6 Theatre company), Away From It All (Dr Foster Theatre Company), One in the Eye (Interplay Theatre Company), Change Partners (Jabadao Dance Company) librettos of two works by the composer Christopher Fox: Empire of the Dead (Banff Music Festival Canada) and Homicide Suite (York Soundpool), lyrics and sketches for Lip Service Theatre Company and Red Ladder Theatre Company's A Woman's Work is Never Done. Malcolm is currently working on a comedy drama for Goodness Gracious Me star Nina Wadia. He also teaches acting for theatre, radio and television at University of Salford.

Sarah Thurstan:		Recent TV appearances include playing Elizabeth Matteson in "A&E", Caroline Clegg in "Coronation Street" and the 'mistaken' transsexual, Mrs. Duncan, in "Emmerdale". Other recent theatre includes Alan Ayckbourne's "Talking Heads" at The Dukes Playhouse in Lancaster. Sarah also runs her own company, "Performance Link", taking theatre skills into business and the arts. In Car Park Sarah plays Car Park Manager Cheryl Montague.

Chris Leonard:		Actor, Writer, Director, Presenter, Producer, it's not surprising that Chris is known as 'Mr Versatile'. Chris is currently co-directing the hard-hitting movie Lookin’ For Lucky on the streets of Bolton. www.lookinforlucky.com. Following a career-changing course at the University of Salford, Chris already has broadcast credits for his documentary 'Fare Game', an expose on unlicensed taxi drivers. This film was the first undergraduate student movie to hold down a slot in its own right on Channel M. All previous movies had been shown under the banner of 'Interference Film Specials'. Chris also presented 'Gloves Off' (where he exclusively interviewed convicted, former MI5 officer David Shaylor) and 'Interference' the In Car Park Chris plays The Smiling Man, a regular customer.

Tim Wyatt:		Tim Wyatt is an award-winning documentary maker and former TV journalist with the BBC, Granada, Sky and ITN. He is the managing director of Iron Pictures, a Todmorden-based company specialising in documentaries and feature films. Tim co-wrote, co-produced and directed DEAD MONEY, a 90-minute black comedy about a man who unexpectedly comes into a fortune and finds a novel way of dealing with the money. Tim also makes appearances in films and TV dramas such as The Forsyte Saga, Doctors and Where the Heart Is. In Car Park Tim plays Head of Security at a mental institution.

Julie Hobbsl		Plays Charlie Dipple. Recent credits include Carol in "Clocking off" for BBC1, singing on "The Next Big Thing" for Sky One, "Band of Gold" and "This Is Personal" for Granada and the movie, "24 Hour Party People". Juél also writes, directs and acts in her own movies as well as writing and recording her own music. *For more info go to:* www.juliehobbs.piczo.com
Jack Verity		Jack’s stage productions include Love of the Nightingale & Fat Lovers, Studio theatre Salford, Saliva Milkshake, Robert Powell Theatre, A Colliers Friday and King Lear at the Everyman and Aladdin at the Civic Theatre, Cleckheaton. Jack’s stage productions include Aladdin at the Civic Theatre, Cleckheaton, Two, Love of the Nightingale & The Fast Lovers, at the Studio Theatre, Salford, Saliva Milkshake at the Robert Powell Theatre, a Colliers Friday & King Lear at the Everyman & many productions at the Rose Theatre, Ormskirk. . Other film credits include Ronnie, in Lookin’ for Lucky, for Albino Injun Productions and Ed., in Granddad, in which he starred with Gerard Kearns, from Shameless - the production receiving favourable reviews after premier’s in New York and Manchester. Jack also has a keen interest in Radio work and has played leading roles in many plays written for the M.A. Scriptwriting Course at the University of Salford from where he graduated with a B.A.(hons.) in Performing Arts.
Steve Roberts		Plays Steve Murphy, a man with a multiple personality disorder. The rest of the time he is freelance camera operator. Formerly worked at MUTV (Manchester United's television station).
Linda Jennings		Known in the North West as THE ELECTRIC LANDLADY. As well as appearing in Car Park Linda is a respected writer, singer and musician. For more info on Linda do visit her website at http://www.chartwellyorke.com/lindajennings/index.html
		And a cameo appearance by

Steve Bennett:		The one-man British space race, famous for the "Starchaser" space project, appears as himself, whilst his company provides the sensational models and space sequences used in the production.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Bill McCoid: Writer, Director, Producer.		Bill McCoid's plays include, 'Mourning TV' (nominated 'Best New Play') by the Manchester Evening News. At the age of 23 he wrote and directed 'Speech Therapy' awarded 'Most Original Play', in the Liverpool Centenary Festival. Bill's TV credits include: Panorama, East, Secret Lives, Up Front, Granada News, The Time The Place, Lennon - Just Imagine, World In Action, The Curious Case of Alex (Open Eye), Dispatches, Black Bag, The Antiques Hunter and Interference. Bill was a founder member of Channel M. As a journalist he has written for The Stage & Television Today, Manchester Evening News, Melody Maker, Outlook, Blitz and City Life. Bill is Course Leader in Screenwriting for Film and Television at the University of Central Lancashire. Car Park is his first feature length film.


Edd Beese: Assistant Director.		Currently an Executive Producer at an indie TV company in London. Edd was formerly a Producer at Manchester's citywide station Channel M. He has Directed and Produced five short films. He also works freelance as a Director and Editor. Edd owns a smoke machine.

Ian Patterson: Editor.		Recent recipient of an RTS award. On-Line Editor and founder member of Channel M, Manchester. After taking the B.A. in Television and Radio and M.A. in Documentary at University of Salford, Ian joined the Channel M team where he has been chief editor for broadcast programmes and corporates since 2000. Currently doing a Ph D in machinema.
Stuart Warrington Neil Rostance		Freelance editor. Formerly a student at University of Salford. Also works on corporates, community videos and pop videos. Freelance editor. Alumni of University of Salford. Based in Liverpool.
Rob Ellis: Director of Photography.		Professional Cameraman and lecturer in video production at University of Salford. Credits include the award winning I’m Frank Morgan.

Chris Hartford: Sound.		Professional freelance soundman and lecturer at University of Salford. A former comedian, he had his own comedy slot on Manchester's Channel M. Chris runs his own media company, providing material for radio and television.

David Wilkinson: Production Manager.		Following a Radical career change David graduated from the University of Salford where he obtained a Degree in Television and Radio. David was a producer on Channel M. Currently working as Production Manager on a range of film projects. David teaches media in Manchester. David is also production Manager on Lookin’ For Lucky.

Hanna Whiteoak: Assistant Camera.		Recently worked as Assistant Camera on the new Danny Boyle movie. Graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Media and Performance from the University of Salford.

Helen Bradley: Make Up.		Professional Make-Up Artist. Works for the BBC and Mersey TV. Credits include Hollyoaks, Brookside, Coronation Street and Interference.
Eileen Cullen: Costume		Eileen provides the costumes for plays at the University of Salford where she works as Wardrobe Mistress.
Becky Powsney: Publicity.		Publicist. Becky also works as a freelance television presenter.

Music:		The Car Park Theme and Car Park Manager are written, performed and recorded by the Atlanta Soul Band, Manchester's top live soul act. The majority of the musical soundtrack is provided by PathMedia and Jonahthan Brooks. Jonathan has a new web site at www.jonbrooks.co.uk In addition (subject to approval from Randy Henry) Bill McCoid has also recorded a few tunes, which feature here and there. There are also contributions from Stuart Avery (www.stuartavery.co.uk) and Chris Hartford. For more info go to Music section.

Camera Assistant: Ben Gordon		Now plays a crucial role in running Channel M in the heart of Manchester. A graduate from University of Salford. Now a professional cameraman and editor, Ben previously made corporates. He has worked at Granada and the BBC. Currently works at Channel M.

Grip: Liz Lanceman		Liz Lanceman, Currently working on This Morning in London

Assistant sound: Mike Mullen		Mike works as a freelance, usually for the BBC, as well as films and corporates.
Runners: Tracy Scott, Basil Taylor		Working on various film and television projects.
PAs: Katie Bonner Michele McDermott Louise Garston		Katie works for a media company in Peterborough. Michelle is a freelance PA working for various companies in and around Manchester. Louise works as a freelance researcher.

and many thanks to Colin Muir, Mike Henfield, Sue Walker, Peter Struggles, Paul Barron and Imelda Pratt for their invaluable assistance.

And a cameo appearance by