by Cookie N Screen
A post-apocalyptic future. It’s inevitable, right? I mean, after all, the collection of feature films that are dedicated to showcasing a dark and dank future is rapidly becoming to most prolific. We all know that heading our way is a copious amount of viruses, death, destruction, government dissolve and zombies; lots and lots of zombies. But what would happen if the apocalyptic future took place in the past?
That’s what The Fitzroy is all about!
A post-apocalyptic future. It’s inevitable, right? I mean, after all, the collection of feature films that are dedicated to showcasing a dark and dank future is rapidly becoming to most prolific. We all know that heading our way is a copious amount of viruses, death, destruction, government dissolve and zombies; lots and lots of zombies. But what would happen if the apocalyptic future took place in the past?
That’s what The Fitzroy is all about!
The Fitzroy has a different spin on the destruction of Earth, and it looks like it’s going to be a marvellous treat too. Set in an universe where the 1950’s heralded the start of a seeping poisonous gas that has covered the entire world. Off a beach in Margate, a leaky submarine holds the last remnants of survivors, piled in to its rusting décor. It’s called The Fitzroy and luckily, it’s a hotel as well, where those looking to escape the deadly air can still enjoy a summer holiday. On the ship is plucky, but clumsy, bellhop Bernard who's desperately trying to please his customers whilst also trying to keep an inspector off his back. And that’s when he falls in love with femme fatale Sonya…
Written and directed by Andrew Harmer and produced by Liam Garvo and James Heath, The Fitzroy looks genuinely like the next best independent movie. Just heading to their website, you’ll see that they have scrutinized over every detail, building this cinematic treat that is past and future combined. There is an astuteness too it that has us clambering with excitement to watch it. The buzz around The Fitzroy has been immensely high. In December 2012, they successfully funded the movie by Kickstarter. As it stands (or floats) it is the most successful film campaign in the UK, raising 120% of its target and then some.
Look, anything billed as black comedy immediately has my vote but there is something uniquely special about The Fitzroy that has us begging for the film to come soon which thankfully it is. The devilish work and intricate details that the filmmakers have put into the film makes it float on this air of awesomeness. Not only have they marketed it correctly, with the makers behind The Fitzroy are really working on its social awareness. There is also a comic book, funded from the campaign, with all the adventures on the submarine. The film premiere is heading into our lives faster than a torpedo and we can’t help but brim with anticipation.
Have you booked your stay yet?
Written and directed by Andrew Harmer and produced by Liam Garvo and James Heath, The Fitzroy looks genuinely like the next best independent movie. Just heading to their website, you’ll see that they have scrutinized over every detail, building this cinematic treat that is past and future combined. There is an astuteness too it that has us clambering with excitement to watch it. The buzz around The Fitzroy has been immensely high. In December 2012, they successfully funded the movie by Kickstarter. As it stands (or floats) it is the most successful film campaign in the UK, raising 120% of its target and then some.
Look, anything billed as black comedy immediately has my vote but there is something uniquely special about The Fitzroy that has us begging for the film to come soon which thankfully it is. The devilish work and intricate details that the filmmakers have put into the film makes it float on this air of awesomeness. Not only have they marketed it correctly, with the makers behind The Fitzroy are really working on its social awareness. There is also a comic book, funded from the campaign, with all the adventures on the submarine. The film premiere is heading into our lives faster than a torpedo and we can’t help but brim with anticipation.
Have you booked your stay yet?
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