After experimenting with the horror and sci-fi genres in his first feature, Night People, 50-year-old Irish music-video and film director Gerard Lough is now ready to explore the world of neo-noir and mystery-thriller in his new project, which he has written and is directing himself. 

Spears [+leggi anche:
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The lead character is played by young talent Nigel Brennan, best known for taking on the role of Luke in Lough’s Night People. The international cast also includes actors Michael Parle (The Revenge of Shinobi, Demon Hunter), Yalda Shahidi (Circles of the Sun [+leggi anche:
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Part of the principal photography recently wrapped in Donegal and Florence, and is set to resume in Ireland, Berlin and London in the coming months. Lough is also partaking as the director of photography, whilst Greg Rouladh (Night People) is serving as the editor and Cian Furlong (Night People, Territorial Behavior) as the composer. The soundtrack also features works by Irish electronic music and “disco-noir” group Sleep Thieves.

Spears is being produced by Fatima Fleming and Gerard Lough for Irish production outfit Rogue Frame Films, which is also in charge of its distribution. The film will be ready for theatrical release in 2019.