Continuing our series of catch-ups with our Underwire 2012 winners, we’ve been speaking with Isla Ure about what she’s been up to since November. She’s even treated us to a screen shot of her new film Drag and Drop in post-production…oh the dreaded timeline of editing!
Since Underwire I have been mainly working on completing the script for my feature. I have also filmed for the lead lady in thriller feature ‘Candlestick’ by the award-winning Chris Presswell - a great experience as the character couldn’t be more polar opposite to that of the girl in Passengers.
My production company have also filmed another short written by Tommy Vine (the actor in Passengers.) Its called Drag and Drop and is about a young man who feels alone in the world so looses himself in the world of an online game called Hubba Hotel.
Winning at Underwire was not only a fantastic way to showcase my work but also a lovely confidence boost. Having seen the other films and nominees I was nothing short of honoured to be chosen. What’s also wonderful about Underwire is I suddenly found myself in a room full of driven, passionate and creative women and felt further inspired to make more, think bigger and hopefully one day put my stamp on the world of film making.
Isla also informed us of the sad news that Tommy, her co-star in Passengers and writing partner passed away in a tragic accident abroad. We are very saddened by the news and our thoughts are with Isla and Tommy’s family.