Exclusive Insight into Geoff Barrow’s Film Debut
Geoff Barrow, best known as a founding member of Portishead, has recently completed his debut film, titled Game. This marks his first venture into film production and scriptwriting, undertaken through Invada Films, a new extension of his Bristol-based record company, Invada Records. We are excited to present an exclusive first look at an image from his film.
Introducing Game: A Thriller Set in the Rave Era
The movie Game, directed by John Minton in his first feature film role, plunges into the vibrant 1990s rave scene. It follows two main characters, a thief and a poacher played by Marc Bessant and Jason Williamson, who navigate this chaotic world relying on their sharp minds to prevail. The concept for the film was born from a discussion between Barrow and Bessant, who later involved Minton and Rob Williams to flesh out the storyline. Williams is credited with writing the final script.
Filming took place in various locations around Bristol, UK, and the project has now moved into the post-production phase.
Barrow shared his excitement about the collaborative nature of the film: “John Minton and I have been collaborating on music projects for over two decades and have always envisioned creating a feature film together. I’ve had a long-standing professional relationship with Marc as well. I admire Jason Williamson’s multifaceted talents and have been developing film concepts with Rob Williams for some time now.”
He added, “Working on Game has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience, largely because it involved working with friends and acquaintances from around Bristol. It’s thrilling to explore this new career avenue, and I am eager to continue with two more films currently in development.”
Meet the Cast and Crew
Jason Williamson, known as the lead vocalist and lyricist for the British band Sleaford Mods, brings his acting prowess to Game. His acting credits include roles in Bird, Peaky Blinders, and Landscapers.
Marc Bessant, while debuting as a lead actor with Game, is no stranger to the creative arts, having worked extensively as an actor, writer, and designer. His collaborations span across notable figures including Portishead and Peter Gabriel, and his work has been showcased in projects directed by Alice Lowe and Todd Komarnicki.
Director John Minton has a rich history in the music industry, creating visuals for artists like Simple Minds and Noel Gallagher and crafting music videos for performers including Beth Gibbons and Sleaford Mods. His editing skills were also behind Esther May Campbell’s BAFTA-winning short, September.
Rob Williams, who helped develop the story, is currently involved in various projects in both TV series and films with companies like The Imaginarium Corestar and Rebellion Studios. His comic series Unfollow is under development for HBO by Margot Robbie’s Lucky Chap.
Lastly, Geoff Barrow’s extensive background in music has recently expanded into film scoring, collaborating with Ben Salisbury on projects like Ex Machina and Annihilation. His label, Invada Records, is known for releasing scores for popular titles like Stranger Things and Drive. Game represents a significant milestone as his first co-writing and producing role in film.
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