Cast, crew (who gave their time for free to ensure the film was made) and audience enjoyed a special preview of Brown Paper Bag before it's industry screening.

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The star: Jo McInnes

The star: Jo McInnes

Jo McInnes (BBC's Playing the Field etc.) stars in 'Brown Paper Bag' with Ronnie Fox (Nil by Mouth, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels...)

Jo: "I'm proud to be a part of this production.

It's an extraordinary film about an extraordinary subject. Alcoholism cuts through class, culture, everything...

I fell in love with the script and enjoyed every single minute of filming. I look forward to working with them again."

The landlord: Chris Hanrahan

The landlord: Chris Hanrahan

Chris is the landlord of the Cricketers pub in Edgbaston - where much of Brown Paper Bag was filmed.

Chris: "They (the production team) knew of the pub as customers. I thought the film was great - very powerful. It's been a nice experience to watch them film it and it's been good for business."

The writer: Geoff Thompson

The writer: Geoff Thompson

Geoff has written over 25 published books. Some of his experiences as a nightclub doorman have been turned into the film 'Bouncer', starring Ray Winstone.

Geoff: "I'm really happy, really pleased... I'm delighted with how the film looks.

The inspiration? I'd been talking to Ronnie (Fox). We've both known people who've been in NA (Narcotics Anonymous) and AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and I said 'I could write you a great script'.

If you want to write - just write everyday. In the early days it's more about tenacity than talent. I believe there is nothing beyond our reach"

The 'regular': Anthony

The 'regular': Anthony

Anthony is a regular customer and barman at the Cricketers Pub in Edgbaston.

Anthony: "What film? I haven't seen the film."






The extras: Jane Smith, Ann and Brian Wilde

Extras: (L-R) Jane Smith, Ann Wilde and Brian Wilde

Jane, Ann and Brian appear as extras in 'Brown Paper Bag'.

Jane attends Brum's Theatre School. She lives in Quinton.

Jane: "I'm a bit overwhelmed... I'm just at the beginning of my acting career. It was a wonderful finish to the term - doing some practical work on set. I'll definitely be doing more"

Ann and Brian are retired. Ann is a children's author. Brian follows Warwickshire cricket and collects autographs. They live in Quinton and are the parents of Rose, the film's first assistant director.

Ann: "When she (Rose) wants people for the crowd scene we jump in with both feet. We are very proud of her - pleased at how she's been so determined.

I don't know if she thought we looked like recovering alcoholics but we enjoyed doing it!"

The crew member: Rose Wilde

The crew member: Rose Wilde

Rose Wilde worked as first assistant director on 'Brown Paper Bag'. She lives in Bearwood and London.

Rose: "I worked on Bouncer (the other Geoff Thompson film). I'm working on the new Harry Potter film at the moment - when that finishes I hope to make my own short film. I mean, I am going to do my own short film."

The producer: Mark Leveson

The producer: Mark Leveson

Mark is co-producer (with Natasha Carlish) of 'Brown Paper Bag'. His glittering CV includes the co-creation of C4's 'Whose line is it anyway?' He commutes between London and Bearwood.

Mark: "This film is our calling card. It allows you to go to the larger companies and say 'imagine what we could do with proper funding'.

We've started development of our first feature - 'Black Country Western'. It's a long slog to get your film made.

Natasha will tell you we spent £3,500 on 'Brown Paper Bag'. The true cost is ten times that. All cast and crew gave their time for free because that's passion. When it comes out as well as this it's all worth it."

'Brown Paper Bag' can be seen at film festivals later this year.