May Day online premiere for Hell's Bells - a film unearthing the dark side of Morris Dancing

Hell's Bells, a short film produced by Devon-based film and theatre company, Wandering Tiger, will receive its online premiere on May Day, Tuesday 1 May 2018.

Made with the support of Creative England and the BFI NET.WORK, the film tells the story of a young woman who has been brainwashed by Morris dancers.

Created in Devon with a local cast and crew, film locations include The Tally Ho community pub, Poltimore House, and Hearn Field in Combeinteignhead. The Dartington Morris Men also make an appearance in the film and provided costumes, props and music.

The award-winning short has been screened at festivals across the country, including the BAFTA recognised Aesthetica Short Film Festival, and is now being released online to coincide with May Day celebrations.

Luke Jeffery, writer/director of Hell’s Bells, says: “Forget everything you know about this ancient British pastime, we’re going to show you Morris dancing like you’ve never seen it before!”

Hell’s Bells will be available to watch on Wandering Tiger’s website from May Day: www.wanderingtiger.com you can also follow the company on Twitter @wanderingtiger

Hell's Bells Credits
Written & Directed by Luke Jeffery
Produced by Charlie Coldfield & Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins
Cast:

Rosie Dean - Magda Cassidy
Howard Webb – Charlie Coldfield
Mr Dean – Richard Feltham
Mrs Dean – Marie Cassidy
Arthur – Josh Fedrick

Crew:
Director of Photography – Ross Gill
Art Director – Sarah Vigars
Soundtrack- Bizarre Rituals (Benjamin Hudson)