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Northern soulYou are in: Stoke & Staffordshire > Entertainment > Music > Northern soul > Souled Out ![]() A poster for the original Wigan Casino Souled OutA major new feature film to be premiered at next year's Cannes Film Festival is being filmed exclusively in Stoke-on-Trent. "Souled Out" is set in the 1970's Northern Soul scene. The action of "Souled Out" is set in the seventies Northern Soul scene and tells the story of a young boy who learns about life and love through the music of the era. The film will star former Brookside actress Jennifer Ellison, who recently appeared in "The Cottage", a horror-comedy released throughout Europe and the USA. The production uses the city of Stoke on Trent as the sole backdrop.
Help playing audio/video Film schoolThe film is being produced in conjunction with Staffordshire University, and students will have the chance to be involved with its production over the next year. A theatrical release is planned next summer, after the film has been to Cannes, and has also played at music festivals up and down the country. The soundtrack, produced by Universal Music, will include songs from Paul Weller, and The Dap-Kings, the backing band for Amy Winehouse. The film's director is Shimmy Marcus. last updated: 17/10/2008 at 07:30 SEE ALSOYou are in: Stoke & Staffordshire > Entertainment > Music > Northern soul > Souled Out |
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