Trailer - "Making Ugly"

With the recent shocking news of the abolishment of the UK Film Council, independant film, more than ever is in need of support in this very tough and uncertain climate. "Making Ugly" is a truly independant and truly original foray into the darkness that everyone harbours in their soul. Made on a shoestring budget, it is currently in post production, looking ahead to a theatrical release in 2011. In film today, it seems even big budget productions are facing box office uncertainty if not based on previous tried and tested material such as a sequel or comic-book. You could be forgiven for becoming jaded in cinema especially in as lacklustre a year it was for truly great and original films as 2010 was. Independant Cinema can offer incredible results. With no huge budget to rely on, film makers are forced to adapt to the circumstances they are dealing with, and as a result, become more innovative and original. Some of the greatest filmic achievements have come from independant cinema and its recent threat is very worrying indeed.

Filmed earlier this year "Making Ugly" seems to offer some genuine originality to go with its gritty and dark themes. A stark, brutal and very gothic trip indeed, the plot brings together a mismatched group of seemingly unconnected and in their own way, very violent individuals. A tough and grim, but ultimately rich and rewarding experience waits, for those who support it. As the film is unofficially screened around the UK and Ireland for distributers in the coming months, I hope to get an early copy to review. For anyone with a true love of cinema and interest in up and coming Irish and British film making talent, I urge you to support the film, in any way you can. More information can be found here.