Northampton Film Festival: Young producer says county has so much to offer

Young filmmaker Tyla Sharp says Northampton Film Festival proves the county has 'hidden talent'.

Tyla Sharp, 21, is from the Spencer area of NorthamptonTyla Sharp, 21, said Northampton Film Festival, which started on Tuesday and runs until 31 May, proved Northamptonshire had "hidden talent".Mr Sharp, who is from the Spencer area of Northampton, was runner-up in the best drama category at last year's festival with Keep Off The Grass.

Also joining Mr Sharp on the production is Emmy winning editor Vikash Patel, whose work includes Netflix series Ozark, and director Ian D. Fleming."There's so much hidden talent and so many people that I've wanted to work with, including my previous drama teacher, Jenny Wilson, who's now our casting director.

Northampton Film Festival director Becky Carrier said: "The festival exists to highlight the brilliant work of local filmmakers and bring more of them together to continue creating great work locally, as well as inspiring the next generation."The Pigeon of Waterloo, produced by Tyla Sharp, is among the films on show at this year's Northampton Film Festival

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