Jackdaw (film) explained

Director:	Jamie Childs
Producer:	Sebastien Raybaud Callum Grant Kate Glover Jamie Childs
Starring:	Jenna Coleman Rory McCann
Cinematography:	Will Baldy
Editing:	David Fisher
Production Companies:	Anton North East Screen Never / Sleep Pictures
Distributor:	Vertigo Releasing
Runtime:	97 minutes^[1]
Country:	United Kingdom
Language:	English

Jackdaw is a 2023 British action thriller film starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jenna Coleman, Thomas Turgoose, and Rory McCann. It was written and directed by Jamie Childs, in his feature film debut. The film premiered at Fantastic Fest on 22 September 2023, and was released in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2024.

Synopsis

Set in Hartlepool in the North-East of England, over the course of a single night. The film follows a former motocross champion and army veteran who has fallen on hard times (Jackson-Cohen). He accepts a job to collect a package in the North Sea but this decision could have big ramifications for his family.^[2]

Cast

• Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Jack
• Jenna Coleman as Bo
• Thomas Turgoose as Craig
• Rory McCann as Armstrong
• Allan Mustafa
• Vivienne Acheampong
• Joe Blakemore as Silas
• Leon Harrop as Simon
• Austin Haynes

Production

The film was produced by Anton's CEO Sebastien Raybaud alongside Callum Grant, Kate Glover and writer-director Jamie Childs. William Baldy is cinematographer.^{[3] [4]}

Filming

Principal photography took place on location in Hartlepool in February 2023.^[5] Director Jamie Childs grew up in County Durham and has discussed his desire to showcase the north-east area in his filmmaking. Filming locations also include Tees Valley, around Seal Sands, Nunthorpe, Redcar and the North Sea.^[6]

Release

The world premiere of Jackdaw took place at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas in September 2023.^[7] The film held its UK premiere at Showcase Cinema de Lux in Stockton-on-Tees on 24 January 2024.^[8] It was released in cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2024.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: November 13, 2023. Jackdaw (15) . November 13, 2023 . British Board of Film Classification.
2. Web site: Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jenna Coleman star in Anton’s UK-set action thriller ‘Jackdaw’. Screen Daily. 29 September 2023. Mona. Tabbara. 2 February 2023.
3. Web site: First trailer for Jenna Coleman's new movie Jackdaw. Digital Spy. 29 September 2023. George. Lewis. 26 September 2023.
4. Web site: JACKDAW. Filmthreat.com. 29 September 2023. Parker. Whitmore . September 25, 2023.
5. Web site: Name, stars and more details revealed about action thriller movie shot on location on Teesside. Gazette Live. 29 September 2023. Joanne. Welford. 21 February 2023.
6. Web site: Nadia. Khomami. 26 January 2024. 27 January 2024. The Guardian. ‘Hollywood edge’: Jackdaw director aims to show north-east England in a new light.
7. Web site: Jackdaw (2023) Review – Fantastic Fest. Voicesfromthebalcony. 29 September 2023. Jim. Morazzini. 22 September 2023.
8. Web site: Jackdaw UK premiere held at Teesside's Showcase Cinema for 'high-octane' thriller filmed in Hartlepool and Tees Valley. Hartlepool Mail. 1 February 2024. Mark. Payne. 24 January 2024.
9. Web site: Digital Spy. 30 November 2023. Jenna Coleman's new movie Jackdaw confirms UK release date. Sam. Warner. 30 November 2023.