Question 1

Which film festivals and competitions recognized the script for Darkness on the Edge of Town?

Accepted Answer

The script was an Academy Nicholl Fellowships Semifinalist, selected for the BBC Writersroom 2012, won Second Place in the Screenwriting Goldmine International Competition, and was awarded twice at the ENGAGE International Pitching Forum. It also screened at the 2015 Slamdance Film Festival.

Question 2

How did Olwen Catherine Kelly land her first role in this film?

Accepted Answer

She saw an online ad on Gumtree for an actress, sent headshots, and the producers replied immediately. They said if funding was secured, the part was hers without audition. Later, funding came through and the role became a speaking part.

Question 3

What is the central conflict in Darkness on the Edge of Town?

Accepted Answer

A troubled teenage sharpshooter seeks to avenge the murder of her estranged sister, who was found dead in a public bathroom.

Question 4

Which actor plays Virgil O'Riley in the film?

Accepted Answer

Brian Gleeson plays the character Virgil O'Riley.

Question 5

What notable first did Emma Eliza Regan have in this film?

Accepted Answer

Emma Eliza Regan performed her first nude scene in this film, a snippet of which appears in the trailer as she removes her bra.

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