The Bright Side Running Club": Maxine Peake and Gemma Jones Shine in Heartwarming Drama Set in Norfolk
Maxine Peake and Gemma Jones are set to headline the heartwarming drama "The Bright Side Running Club," directed by Sheree Folkson. Altitude is set to present the film at Cannes. The screenplay, based on Josie Lloyd's novel "The Cancer Ladies' Running Club," follows a woman facing a breast cancer diagnosis who finds support and strength in a running club for cancer patients. Harriet Rees will produce the film for UK Kaleidoscope Films, with support from Norfolk Screen, Norfolk County Council, and North Norfolk District Council, offering a unique regional incentive for the production to film in Norfolk. Filming is scheduled to take place in Cromer, Norfolk, UK, with Christelle Conan as executive producer and Liza Carmel as co-producer. Peake and Jones bring their talent to the project, with Folkson at the helm as director. Lloyd, known for her novel "Come Together," has crafted a compelling story that promises to resonate with audiences.