BRADFORD filmmakers Scott and Sid have unveiled the official trailer for their film ‘A Playground Like No Other’ which is narrated by legendary actor Sean Bean.
The film is at the heart of Project Yorkshire, a post-pandemic campaign to put the spotlight on the region.
Sid Sadowskyj said: “Together Scott and I came up with the idea of creating a short film that could act as a "calling card# for local councils, businesses, and anyone else in the region to use to promote all that is great about Yorkshire and why we believe it is the best place for people to visit, live and invest.
“We wanted to create more than just another tourism advert or business investment video, so we contacted some of our associates in the industry, including Hollywood composers, storytellers and writers to collaborate with us.
“We then put our heads together and, in an ‘Avengers Assemble’ type moment, we came up with a concept for a whole campaign centred around the film we are confident will really put Yorkshire on the map globally.”
He added: “Unprecedented times calls for unprecedented action and given the last few years, it’s time to be bold. That's why we enlisted some of the best filmmakers on the planet.”
On bringing Sean Bean to the project, Sid said: “Sean was our first choice for narrator. Being a Yorkshire man himself with an iconic accent, not to mention his role as King of the North in Game of Thrones, there was just no one better for the job.
“It's been a huge honour to work with him on this project as it's clear it means just as much to him to champion his home county as it does to us.
“Whilst sat in the recording studio, Sean said the first line of the script and Scott and I just looked at each other and fist bumped. We knew this was going to be something special.”
Many organisations across Yorkshire have backed the film and Sid said making it was a huge responsibility.
"We are producing something that we want the Yorkshire public to be proud of and ultimately it will inspire them to share it on social and make it huge viral success.
“Usually when we make films, the last thing we want is for a film to be pirated, but in this instance we are giving the film away for free so everyone can see it and share it.”
The film will be available to watch online for free and on official social channels from August 1, Yorkshire Day.
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