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CAST
CLAUDIA COULTER as REBECCA
STEPHANIE BEACHAM as MADELINE
JONATHAN SIDGWICK as EDWARD
SALLY REEVE as CHARLOTTE
JASOM TOMPKINS as OSCAR
MIGUEL RUZ as VICTOR
MAGDA RODRIGUEZ as KITANYA
TOM DOVER as HUGO
HAROLD GASNIER as LE CARDINALE

CREW
MAKE-UP SUPERVISOR: HELEN CHAMBERS
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: KRISTIN ALLIN
COSTUME DESIGNER: ANDREW JOSLIN
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY: KRIS TANAKA
SPECIAL EFFECTS: DARK RAVEN DIGITAL
D.O.P: JOHN RAGGETT
SOUND DESIGNER:GLEN YARD
ORIGINAL SCORE: MARK C CHAMBERS
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: STEVEN BARNES
PRODUCER: LAURA TENNANT
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: JAMES EAVES

 

CAST DETAILS

Claudia Coulter as ‘Rebecca’
International Model Claudia Coulter has recently appeared as guest lead in the hit ITV drama 'Rosemary & Thyme' and in the 'Oasis' music video 'Lyla'. As well as acting, Claudia has featured in international advertising campaigns and television commercials. Claudia recently appeared in the BBC production of
'Jane Eyre' as 'Bertha'.

Jonathan Sidgwick as ‘Edward’
Jonathan has appeared in the short film 'Cargo' starring alongside Daniela Nardini, in the horror feature 'Hellbreeder' and recently a guest role in ITV's flagship soap opera 'Coronation Street'. Last year Jonathan appeared in the theatre production of Steven Berkoff's 'Messiah - Scenes from a Crucifixion' in London's West End starring and directed by Steven Berkoff.
Stephanie Beacham as ‘Madeline’
Stephanie is most famous for her part as 'Sable Colby' in the US hit television series 'The Colby's' with Charlton Heston. Stephanie also starred in 'The Nightcomers' alongside screen legend Marlon Brando, the science fiction horror 'Inseminoid (AKA Horror Planet)' and the Hammer Horror 'Dracula AD72' opposite ‘Christopher Lee’ and ‘Peter Cushing’. A regular face on British television Stephanie can currently be seen in ITV's prime time prison drama 'Bad Girls'.
Sally Reeve as 'Charlotte'
Described by Time Out as a "voluptuous comedy blonde" Sally is a versatile character actress, her most recent theatre work includes "Kebab Shags" at the Bristol Old Vic and a series of readings at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond directed by Joyce Branagh.
Sally also featured in Ben Elton's feature film "Maybe Baby".
Jason Tompkins as 'Oscar'
Jason has featured in BBC's prime time crime series 'Johnathan Creek'.
Miguel Ruz as 'Victor'
Miguel Ruz makes his feature debut as the Spanish assasin 'Victor'.
Magda Rodriguez as 'Kitanya'
A talented stage actress, Magda has appeared in 'Invitation to a Beheading' and 'The Tour'. She has also starred alongside 'Nick Moran' in the short film 'You're in'. Visit her website at http://www.magdarodriguez.info/
Tom Dover as 'Hugo'
Introducing Tom Dover. Tom studied Drama 'at King Alfred's College Winchester 'The Witches Hammer' marks Toms first feature film. Tom has appeared in numerous theatre productions and short films and is trained to LAMDA standards.
Harold Gasnier as Le Cardinale
Harold has been in every film James Eaves have directed, 'Sanitarium', 'Hellbreeder' and 'The Witches Hammer'. An experianced actor and producer, Harold has starred in television series such as 'Dr Who' and 'Blake 7'. Harold is also a Director and runs 24 Carrot Films, visit the 24 Carrot Films site at: http://www.24carrotfilms.co.uk/
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CREW DETAILS
 
Make-Up Supervisor: Helen Chambers
Helen worked on James Eaves previous feature 'Hellbreeder' and has also worked on theatre productions and short films including 'Traditional Park'.
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Production Designer : Kristen Allin
Kristen has worked on the short film 'Carmila', 'The Witches Hammer' marks her feature debut as Production Designer.
Costume Designer: Andrew Joslin
An accomplished costume designer Andrew works for the National Theatre. Andrew has worked on features and short films including the short film 'Gas' starring Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) and 'The Higher Agency' starring Jack Davenport ('Pirates of the Carribien')
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Fight Choreography: Kris Tanaka
Amber Pictures draws on the skills of the South of England's premiere martial artist ‘Kris Tanaka’ (level of Godan - Fifth Degree Black Belt). Kris is trained in the art of 'Goshinjutsu' and draws on his 27 years of combat experience to bring to the screen Jujutsu, Kung Fu, Aiki Jutsu, Aikido, Kempo, Karate and other lesser-known martial arts.
Director of Photography: John Raggett
An accomplished camera operator and lighting director, John Raggett has taken D.O.P duties on ‘Sanitarium’ and ‘Hellbreeder’ and recently shot 35mm feature ‘Darkhunters’ starring Jeff Fahey (‘The Lawnmower Man’ ‘Body Parts’).
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Computer Generated Effects (CGI): Dark Raven Digital
Amber Pictures worked closely with UK effects company Dark Raven Digital to create the numerous computer-generated effects in the film. Using the latest technologies Dark Raven Digital has created high quality special effects to bring the world of ‘The Witches Hammer’ to life. Visit the Dark Raven website: http://www.darkravendigital.co.uk
Sound Designer 'Glen Yard'
A graduate of Bournemouth University, Glen has designed and recoreded sound on features and short films. Glens current feature 'Freak Out' as been released in the UK and USA by Anchor Bay entertainment. Visit the website: http://www.freakoutmovie.com/
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Original Score by: Mark Conrad Chambers
Mark has created an original score for the film from his studios in East Yorkshire. mark has writted scores for short films and has also written albums.
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Associate Producer: Steven Barnes
Steve started working with Amber Pictures in 2002. 'The Witches Hammer' marks his debut feature producing, Steve has developed several successful sponsorship and product placements for Amber Pictures. In addition to producing duties Steve has taken responsibility for location sound on 'The Witches Hammer'.
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Producer: Laura Tennant
Before producing 'The Witches Hammer' Laura Tennant was the production assistant and stills photographer on S16mm feature 'Hellbreeder' starring 'Dominique Pinon'. Laura set up Amber Pictures with James Eaves to produce their first 35mm feature 'The Witches Hammer'.
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Writer, Director, Producer: James Eaves
James Eaves has written, produced and directed two features, the first 'Sanitarium', a chilling medical horror film starring famed paranormal psychic ‘Uri Geller’. Sanitarium has been released in Europe and the US/Canada. The second is 'Hellbreeder' starring critically acclaimed French actor Dominique Pinon (Amelie, Alien Resurrection) and Darren Day (UK Musical Star), Hellbreeder has been released in all major territories.
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