13th January 2007
Red Handed magazine
11:22 - This Welsh production company has been slowly garnering notice in the film world since Michael McMahon's critically acclaimed short, Southside, had it's international premiere at Cannes in 2003. The gritty comedy drama went on to win Best Picture at the Pictures at Piano Film Festival that November and made the official selection for the prestigious LA Short Film Festival in 2004.
Today 11:22 have a fair few exciting projects in the pipeline. McMahon is marking himself out as a real contender following his latest short, the mystical fantasy HAWK, in which he teamed up with producers Sean McArdell and Matt Jones. It met a good reception at Cannes 2006 and marks another step on the ladder towards full length features for the independant filmmaker.
11:22 has also optioned our very own Matthew David Scott's Dylan Thomas Prize listed novel Playing Mercy for a TV Drama to be filmed in North Wales. Watch this space.
(www.1122entertainment.com)
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