It was great to see Gone Fishing Short Film launch the KINOFilm Manchester International Film Festival at the University of Salford Film School and then be screened later in the week in Manchester as part of the Mande in Manchester Event. Gone Fishing Short Film was...
Great to have James Walton back on That Great Manc Pod.. Writer, Filmmaker, Poet and..new Dad.
James has just released his new novella, “Every Neet o’ Week, published by Bent Key Publishing.
It’s written in the local Wigan dialect, something which James has become known for and focuses on protagonist and local darts maverick Jimmy Stott, exploring his journey from chip shop server to potential world champion.
We talked with James about the book, the background to writing it and how he has stayed creative.
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Gone Fishing Short Film Screening Twice at Kinofilm Manchester International Short Film Festival
Fantastic to have Gone Fishing Short Film screening twice at the Kinofilm Manchester International Short Film Festival in May.. Gone Fishing Short Film will be screened as part of the opening event at University of Salford, MediaCity on Monday 12th May 2025 and as...