Filmed on the Isle of Wight: Weightless garners success at Soho London Independent Film Festival
A short film shot on the Isle of Wight, Weightless, has added another prestigious accolade to its growing collection.
The film, starring the renowned Toyah Willcox, won the award for Best Experimental Drama at the Soho London Independent Film Festival over the weekend.
Exploring a powerful story: Directed by Lois Norman, Weightless tells the poignant story of Maureen, a woman confronting her inner demons alone on a beach. As she steps into the water, the film explores themes of resilience and personal transformation.
The screenplay was penned by Louise Monaghan, with production led by Isle of Wight-based producer Rowena Amos, founder of 9 of Cups Productions. Among other places, it was filmed in Freshwater Bay and Ventnor Bay.
Celebrating the team’s achievement: The film’s success was shared by writer Louise Monaghan, who expressed her delight at the recognition.
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Congratulations to Weightless – and Toyah, the film was awarded Best Experimental Film at the The Soho London Independent Film Festival – SohoLIFF – on Monday evening.
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The award winning short film Weightless will have its online premiere this coming Saturday at 9.30pm on YouTube. More details, at Facebook, by clicking below.
What a great year 2023 was for Weightless! See the collection of awards and nominations the short film received by clicking below.
Isle of Wight film starring Toyah wins film festival award
A short film, shot on the Isle of Wight and starring Toyah Willcox, has won an award at the New Renaissance Film Festival (NRFF) in London.
Weightless was produced by Ventnor’s Rowena Amos, through 9 of Cups Productions.
It was made on the Island in 2022 and Toyah was spotted filming on beaches here, in Freshwater and Ventnor.
The project also featured a host of well-known Isle of Wight names, including photographer Gianpaolo Mario Giancovich, and musicians JC Grimshaw and Angelina Grimshaw – the latter working with the crew on costumes.
This week, Weightless picked up the NRFF’s prize for Best Female-led Short.
The film was directed by Lois Norman and the music was by King Crimson, Toyah’s husband, Robert Fripp.
A trailer was released in May.
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Weightless has been nominated for Best Female Led Short and Best Experimental Drama at New Renaissance Film Festival London.
Weightless has been awarded Runner Up for Best Film at Brighton International Film Festival. At the same awards Weightless won Best Director for Lois Norman and Best Cinematography.
Watch the trailer for the short film Weightless starring Toyah Willcox as Maureen. Written by Louise Monaghan and directed by Lois Norman.
On a deserted East Sussex beach, a sixty-two year old woman struggles to face down her inner demons as she makes her way into the water.
Isle of Wight film starring Toyah Willcox has trailer released
The trailer for a short film shot on the Isle of Wight, and starring Toyah Willcox, has been released.
Weightless is produced by Ventnor resident Rowena Amos and her film company 9 of Cups Productions.
It was recorded on the Island last year, with Toyah spotted filming on beaches in Freshwater and Ventnor. The film has a host of well-known Isle of Wight names attached to it, including stills photographer Gianpaolo Mario Giancovich, musician JC Grimshaw, and Angelina Grimshaw working with the crew on costumes.
• Continue reading at the Isle Of Wight County Press. See more of Dreamscape’s post on Weightless here.
A UK short film, starring Toyah Willcox, written by Louise Monaghan, directed by Lois Norman, produced by Rowena Amos and 9 of Cups Productions ltd in 2023. Music by Robert Fripp. The story of Maureen, a woman alone on a beach facing down her demons as she enters the water.
Toyah Willcox to star “in way you’ve never seen her before” in short film written by Lewes resident
Actress Toyah Willcox has just finished filming a new short film written by a Lewes resident.
The punk icon stars in Louise Monaghan’s ‘Weightless’, telling the story of Maureen, a woman alone on a beach, facing her inner demons and battle with her body. The film is Louise’s debut and was shot on the Isle of Wight by director Lois Norman, known for her award-winning art-house work and stories from female perspectives.
• Continue reading at Sussex World. See more on Weightless at toyahwillcox.com.
Read Toyah’s latest blog at toyahwillcox.com. Including Toyah on Anthem, the Anthem Tour, Weightless and more!
Punk princess and cult actress Toyah on the Isle of Wight filming new short film
Filming took place in Freshwater and Ventnor with women in the top four roles; writer, director, producer and actor
As reported by News OnTheWight back in August, punk princess and cult actress Toyah has been on the Isle of Wight this week, filming in Freshwater Bay and on Ventnor beach.
She stars in a new short film called ‘Weightless’ produced by Ventnor resident Rowena Amos and her film company, 9 of Cups Productions.
It is written by Lewes based playwright Louise Monaghan, previous winner of the coveted Papatango Theatre prize and directed by Lois Norman who is known for her award-winning art-house work and stories from female perspectives.
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Toyah in Ventnor and Freshwater for new short film Weightless
Punk princess and cult actress Toyah has been visiting the Isle of Wight this week, filming in Freshwater Bay and on Ventnor beach.
She stars in a new short film, Weightless, produced by Ventnor resident Rowena Amos and her film company 9 of Cups Productions.
It is written by Lewes based playwright Louise Monaghan, previous winner of the coveted Papatango Theatre prize, and directed by Lois Norman who is known for her award-winning art-house work and stories from female perspectives.
The film has a host of well-known Isle of Wight names attached to it, stills photographer Gianpaolo Mario Giancovich, musician JC Grimshaw, and Angelina Grimshaw working with the crew on costumes.
• Continue reading at Isle Of Wight County Press.
Toyah Willcox to star in Weightless, a short film being shot on the Isle of Wight
A fantastic coup for Ventnorian Rowena Amos, as Toyah Willcox is confirmed for a new short film being shot on the Isle of Wight next month
Congratulations are in order for the powerhouse Ventnor resident, Rowena Amos, who has just announced that she’s secured the musician, actress and presenter, Toyah Willcox, for her next short film.
Weightless will be filmed on the Isle of Wight in Ventnor and Freshwater at the end of September 2022.
“Legendary punk princess and cult actress”
Rowena is incredibly excited about securing the “legendary punk princess and cult actress”, Toyah for the role.
Toyah’s career in music, acting and presenting spans 40 years, during which she had eight Top 40 singles and a prolific 20 albums. She’s married to the founder and guitarist of the progressive rock group King Crimson, Robert Fripp, who thousands enjoyed watching perform with Toyah during Lockdown via YouTube.
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