IF you enjoyed the recent Nyad starring Annette Bening as an American endurance swimmer, you might like to dip into Vindication Swim (PG) which comes to the Hen.
It stars Brighton actress Kirsten Callaghan in the lead role alongside Hollywood actress Victoria Summer, who plays swimming rival Edith Gade.
Most of the film is being shot in Sussex, with locations including Cuckmere Haven, Eastbourne, Stanmer House, Lewes, Newhaven Fort and Amberley Museum. It s hoped that it’ll make its debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022.
Action at Amberley Museum
- Credit: Janet Brown
We caught up with Simon Hasler, who manages his son Elliott, for a sneak peek behind the scenes.
‘Filming began in August 2019 and we had a few breaks during the pandemic,’ says Simon. ‘We resumed filming on March 20, 2021. Victoria Summer flew in from Los Angeles and needed to self-isolate and then pass three negative Covid-19 tests before she could join the set. Everything was booked so it was a massive risk but thankfully we were good to go and could get back on schedule.