| Repository | Bill Douglas Centre Archives (GB 2869) |
| Ref No | BDC 5/35/8 |
| Alt Ref No | Mackay part 2; 2/7 |
| Date | 1994-1997 |
| Level | File |
| Extent | One File |
| Title | Project File for 'The Incredible Orlando' |
| Description | 'The Incredible Orlando' is a 50-minute drama-documentary written by Celestino Coronado and Stephen McBride (who also wrote 'Life is a Dream', see BDC 5/33/6). It tells the story of Jack Birkett, who transformed himself into performer The Incredible Orlando (and who acted in films such as Jarman's Caravaggio)
Director: Celestino Coronado
Writer: Stephen McBride
Producers: Mark Wild and James Mackay
This File (Left hand side) Contains:
Treatment for 'The Incredible Orlando'
2 x Budget (brief: 1 page)
Synopsis
CV and biography for Mark Wild
Page detailing funding opportunities for documentaries from the MEDIA Programme of the European Communities
This file (Right hand side) Contains:
Initial correspondence between Celestino Coronado and James Mackay regarding the hiring of producer Mark Wild
Initial introductory correspondence from Mark Wild to James Mackay
Correspondence between Mark Wild and production companies such as Channel 4 and the BBC regarding 'The Incredible Orlando'
Handwritten faxes between Mark Wild and James Mackay regarding a meeting with Jack Birkett himself
Details of BFI 'Disability and Perception' project (and ultimate rejection sent to Celestino Coronado)
Correspondence from Celestino to James regarding a trailor for 'The Incredible Orlando'
Correspondence between Sylvia Hines of Channel 4 and James Mackay (post-channel 4 initial rejection of the project) regarding other pathways for funding, and the suggestion that it be made into a 30 minute documentary.
Treatment for a new version of the film, a 30 minute documentary.
Ultimate rejection by Sylvia Hines of the reviewed 30-minute version of the project.
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| Language | English |
| Format | Printed material |
| Access Status | Open |
| Copyright | Usual EUL and BDC restrictions apply. |
| Creator_Name | Mackay; James (1954- ); producer |