The Good Man – Be Part of a Growing Community Invested in Politically Informed Cinema

Last year my friend Phil Harrison took many of us by surprise when he wrote, directed and released a short film entitled Even Gods.While it was produced with virtually no budget and represented one of his first ventures into the world of film it offered a deeply poignant reflection on the themes of loss, estrangement and reconciliation. Indeed it quickly went on to pick up the "Best Irish Short" at the Galway Film Festival (2011) and the "Short film Award" at the Belfast Film Festival (2011).

Since then Harrison has been working hard on getting a feature film off the ground called The Good Man, inspired by his travels through South Africa and his interest in community protest movements. Things are falling into place and they have secured (The Wire, Game of Thrones) as the lead.

The Good Man represents a new kind of filmmaking, one in which a community of people (from interested individuals, cast and crew, production companies and township residents) have a stake in the film. As such the producers have created 400 shares at £150 each. Those who would like to support the project and invest in its potential can buy one or more of these depending on their budget and interest. Already 300 shares have been snapped up.

I am excited about this project, love its grassroots community investment ethos and am convinced that what Harrison creates will be provokative, entertaining and thoughtful.

If you would like to find out more I recommend you start by watching Even Gods. Then check out The Good Man website. If this is something that captures your interest, as it does mine, then I would encourage you to consider joining others who are supporting this venture by making a small investment.