It’s not often you see your boss naked in a bath on the internet, now, is it?
We’ve been big fans of COVIES since we’ve heard of the idea and watched the trailers and now that it’s online over at http://www.thecovies.com, we’re delighted to give it a big shout out.
Starring, among many others, Tom Murphy (his screen name), we’re delighted to see this online drama, filmed in Westport, Co Mayo last year, hitting our screens.
Here’s the first episode:
http://www.vimeo.com/8629725There’s quite a story behind the production of COVIES, one that director Len Collin has been sharing over on the official blog and particularly over on the main site. I’m particularly impressed with the three things that he hopes to achieve with this production:
That it will attract Filmmakers, production companies and tourists to the town of Westport. – The cooperation we received was second to none. People handed over their houses and businesses to us to use as locations, the council facilitated the closure of roads, we were leant everything from clothes and coffins to a pig.
That the show will launch the careers of some very talented creatives. The quality of acting for example is quite extraordinary. I believe we have found some genuine stars amongst the cast. Anna Ryder [Costume] is in my mind already a star designer [and I used to sleep on Paul Smith’s couch – so I should know]
The show will generate work for all involved.
The show will be in eight episodes, each approximately 15 minutes long. The show is aimed at adults – and therefore viewer discretion is therefore advised and it’s recommended that you should be over 18 to view. The first three episodes are online over on the website and new episodes will be added every Monday and Thursday.
You can give feedback on the show over on the COVIES boards.ie forum too. A lot of the cast and crew check in, so if you have any questions, I’m sure they’d be happy to answer them for you.
You can also join the group on Facebook and follow The Covies on twitter.