by Alan Quick

CREDITON filmmaker Dom Lee (25), who is asking the people of Crediton to help contribute to an unusual project, to make a fort out of 3,000 cardboard boxes in the town’s Newcombes Meadow, says the project has got off to a good start but would like more boxes and actors to take part in the film.

Dom told the “Courier”: “The collection of 3,000 cardboard boxes has got off to a really strong start and the total has nearly hit 700.

“Thanks to all the businesses who’ve donated boxes so far.

“Saturday, August 6 is the build date and I’m hoping lots of people will come and help to build the fort.

“I’m currently looking for actors for the film itself.

“The plot is ‘10-year-old James enjoys creating cardboard models with his Mum, things such as cars and rocketships. Mum has designs for their most ambitious project yet, a cardboard box fort made from thousands of boxes. When she falls ill it is left to James, Dad and the local community to organise and construct the fort…’

“I’m currently looking for actors to play the three main roles of James, Mum and Dad. I’m looking for a nine to 11 year-old to play James and for the Mum and Dad roles people aged from early 30’s-mid 40’s.

“Filming will take place from late July until Mid August. For anyone who’d be interested in finding out more about the roles or keen to audition for a part please do get in touch.

“I’m also on the hunt for some locations to use in the film, specifically a ‘family home’.

“I’ve got scenes set in a child’s bedroom, a front room and a kitchen. The rooms can be in different houses if necessary. I also need a house where I can film directly outside, ideally two storeys and with a small flat front lawn and garage.

“If anyone would be kind enough to let me film at their house and have it immortalised in a short film then please do get in touch. 

“I’m also looking for some marshals to help with the event on the day so if you could spare a few hours I’d be very grateful.”

Dom has obtained permission from Mid Devon District Council to build the box fort in Newcombes Meadow park, and he intends to release the 15-minute film in 2017.

Please get in touch with Dom by email: [email protected] .

You can also visit the film’s “Facebook” page: www.facebook.com/fortboxfilm or “Twitter” account @FortBoxFilm for further information.