Renowned director, Shane Meadows, who rose to fame with ‘This is England’ and ‘The Gallows Pole’, is using his new film to showcase Skegness as a beloved holiday destination. During filming at the beach in Skegness, Meadows took the time to talk with a local artist, John Byford, providing a glimpse into the essence of the area for his latest project ‘Chalk’. The plotline of the film is a journey from Margate to Edinburgh, with Skegness holding a key role in the storyline. Meadows recalled childhood visits to the nearby locale of Ingoldmells, where fondly-remembered family holidays fuelled his lifelong love of the area. There is a hope from the director to have the premiere showing of the film in Skegness, a mark of the importance of this place in his career. This report has been adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by the BBC.
Shane Meadows Film Showcases Skegness as a Beloved Holiday Destination


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