The Callback Queen
| The Callback Queen | |
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She's Hollywood's next big thing. He's Hollywood.
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| Directed by | Graham Cantwell |
| Written by | Graham Cantwell |
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Amy-Joyce Hastings Mark Killeen Seán T. O'Meallaigh Ger Ryan Vicki Michelle Eoin Macken |
| Music by | Joseph Conlan |
| Cinematography | Anthony Bowes |
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88 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Callback Queen is a 2013 British romantic comedy independent film by Irish director Graham Cantwell, starring a largely British and Irish cast: Amy-Joyce Hastings, Mark Killeen, Seán T. O'Meallaigh, Ger Ryan, Vicki Michelle and Eoin Macken.
Kate Loughlin is a vivacious young actress struggling to get her big break in the London film industry. When she lands an audition for the lead role in a massive movie franchise based on the 'Prince of Chaos' novels by legendary author Horatio King, she goes after the opportunity with all guns blazing.
However a sleazy agent trying to pimp her to the director Vincent Catalano, pushes her to the other extreme. Determined to prove her strict professionalism, she starts second guessing Vincent's interest in her.
Dáithí Carroll is an earnest young filmmaker studying in London. Chosen to direct one of his college's graduation films, he needs a crew. Enter Joanne Webber, a hard-nosed Londoner with a penchant for role-play and her eye on this vulnerable Irishman. Together they recruit a motley crew for their film, and Dáithí enlists Kate to star.
A restless Vincent inserts himself onto their set through his friend and casting director Deborah Whitton, who is tutor to the young filmmakers. Kate's resolve to maintain her integrity is put to the test as she finds herself drawn to Vincent when they are repeatedly thrown together.
Add to the mix rival starlet Luci, a wannabe WAG with designs on both Kate's coveted role in 'Prince of Chaos', and on Vincent! In the cut-throat arena of show-business, Kate stands to learn that her profession is personal, and sometimes friction can create a spark.
The film was shot on location in London in the boroughs of Richmond Upon Thames, Camden and Central London at the British Film Institute, as well as the "Prince of Chaos" sequences which were filmed on location in Snowdonia in Wales.
The "Prince of Chaos" film within a film, was loosely inspired by the HBO Game of Thrones television series, and indeed the author character of Horatio King featured within "The Callback Queen" was based on George R. R. Martin, creator of A Song of Ice and Fire, as explained in Martin's livejournal blog.
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