Projects matching: Andrew Walkington

Synopsis

William Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy transposed to the contemporary high school setting of chavs, goths, emos and geeks.

A kindly old headmaster is forcefully usurped by his ambitious deputy, who promptly suspends the old headmaster's daughter, Rosalind, the most popular girl in the school. Orlando, the school nerd, unexpectedly wins a wrestling match and becomes the object of Rosalind's affections. When the school is sent on a field trip Rosalind, with her friends Celia and Touchstone, decides to gate crash the trip disguising herself as a boy 'chav' which results in one of the most captivating and amusing love stories in Shakespearian literature.

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A powerful re-working of William Shakespeare's epic tale of conspiracy, loyalty and betrayal transposed to a society of post apocalyptic gang culture inhabited by young adults.

Caesar rules, with ever increasing confidence and power, over a world that has decayed to a dark and desolate landscape where friendships are brutally ripped apart. Some doubt Caesar's leadership and plot his demise, blurring the distinctions between friendship loyalty and greed.

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As the plague of teenage violence and anti-social behaviour spreads uncontrolled, society fights back with a radical plan: a revolutionary school to rehabilitate those beyond help. But what are their methods and are they a step too far?

After getting drawn into street violence, a rebellious youth and his sister Dana are sent by their concerned parents to a radical new school where anti-social children rapidly become compliant. Vee, a newly arrived teacher, is spooked by these ‘Stepford’ teens and grows suspicious, as does Dana whose brother has changed beyond recognition.

With the aid of Peter, a local reporter and Bobby, another pupil seemingly unaffected by the school, Vee and Dana set out to uncover the truth behind the McCarthy Institute. But their investigations are cut short as, in true ‘Body Snatcher,’ style they find themselves hunted down by pupils and teachers alike until Dana is the only girl left with a mind of her own. Even by seeking refuge at home, Dana is faced with one final impossible dilemma.

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A campaign for healthy school dinners arouses suspicion with the introduction of a healthy, but great tasting, hamburger. A group of students set out to uncover the secret of the burgers’ taste; a quest that leads them to a shocking discovery and a fight for their lives.

A high school enforces a healthy eating regime in an attempt to stop the children eating junk. The old dinner lady is fired and the school introduces Mr. Goodwin whose catering company has the secret recipe to a Burger the children will love, yet is good for them too.

A group of disparate students grow suspicious and band together to uncover the secret ingredient and the answer to why so many students have started to disappear.

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'I must not take over my school'.

The School That Roared is a light hearted comedy for all the family. Millington High School for the gifted and wayward is the worst performing school in the country. The pupils that call this place a home are the most unruly, bizarre but brilliant bunch you would ever meet. However, the school’s consistent low grades are a source of anger to one man, a sinister councilor who intends to tear down the school and make way for a huge community swallowing superstore.

The students learn of this plot and barricade themselves inside their home. In the midst of this stakeout the pupils’ come across a set of ancient documents that state the school can exist as an independent country. With this information the children of Millington declare themselves exempt from the United Kingdom and consequently humiliate the Prime Minister. His feathers ruffled and his party embarrassed he sets in motion events that will change the world of children forever.

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A gang of kids discover the hiding place of the legendary lost treasure of English kings, the Treasure of Albion.

The gang embark on an exciting adventure exploring dark creepy caves, riding microlights and fighting a castle siege before finding the lost treasure.

Harvey Van Bolingbroke is an evil megalomaniac hell bent on stealing Britain’s treasure for himself. The only thing between him and the treasure is the very annoying youngsters from Albion Hall. The Albion Hall gang upset the corporate giant Bolingbroke inc. and for their troubles they are hunted down and captured. Only by working together can the youngsters thwart Harvey Van Bolingbroke’s plans and rescue the treasure from his evil clutches.

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A group of enterprising students strive against the odds to achieve their dream of acting on the big stage. The youngsters decide to stage Shakespeare's Macbeth at Crewe's Lyceum Theatre and recruit Eric Shepard, a once feared and respected theatre director, whose own career has been cut short by injury. The film, like the play they eventually put on, is a triumph of perseverance and self-belief.

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After a bad day a cancelled train is replaced by a bus, complete with a drunk, school kids, a mobile phone and a blind man with a guitar case.