This is England

Shane Meadows has always pioneered a unique approach to filmmaking, working with local non professional actors and a core group of friends and family, whilst being open to fresh talent. With the producer Mark Herbert, who first worked with Shane on his previous film Dead Man's Shoes, he is pioneering a Northern Cottage Industry, which Mark refers to as Shane's DIY ethos. Forging relationships that will continue through many films his key collaborators include his Locations Manager and brother-in-law Richard Knight, Stills Photographer Dean Rogers and his Casting Director, Co-producer and partner Louise Meadows. Many of the key crew for this film worked previously with Shane on Dead Man's Shoes including Director of Photography Danny Cohen and Editor Chris Wyatt.