Question 1

What real-life cameo appears in the first music recording studio scene?

Accepted Answer

The real Terri Hooley appears as an accordion player in the background during the recording of Rudi's single 'Big Time'.

Question 2

How did the film's visual style reflect Terri Hooley's perspective?

Accepted Answer

Anamorphic lenses were used to partly reflect Hooley's impaired vision and how he sees the world differently.

Question 3

Which band helped fund the film and recruit extras for a crucial scene?

Accepted Answer

Snow Patrol contributed to the budget and advertised for 2,000 extras dressed as punks on their website, offering free gig entry.

Question 4

What inspired writer Glenn Patterson to create this film?

Accepted Answer

Patterson got the idea after bumping into Terri Hooley in a Belfast bar and being entranced by his stories about the past.

Question 5

How did Richard Dormer prepare to portray Terri Hooley's vision impairment?

Accepted Answer

Dormer wore a prosthetic eye without a pinhole to simulate how Hooley sees, as Hooley lost an eye as a child.

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