Shooting Clerks Film poster Directed by Christopher Downie Produced by Brett Murray

Felix Kay

Ryan James Written by Christopher Downie Starring Kevin Smith

Mark Frost

Brian O'Halloran

Chris Bain

Scott Schiaffo

Harry Mitchell Music by Honah Lee Cinematography Christopher Downie Edited by Christopher Downie Production

company Auld Reekie Media

Pink Plaid Release date July 2019 (San Diego Comic Con) Running time 97 minutes Country United Kingdom

United States Language English

Shooting Clerks is a 2019 Scottish-American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Christopher Downie and starring Brian O'Halloran, Mark Frost, Scott Schiaffo, Matthew Postlethwaite and Kevin Smith.[1] It was produced by Auld Reekie Media.[2] It had a preview screening in Orlando, Florida on October 22, 2016.[3] The film had a special screening in Kevin Smith's home town of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey on November 11, 2016.[4]

The film had an advance UK screening at the Prince Charles Cinema, London on 16 January 2018.[5]

Summary [ edit ]

A biographical dramedy detailing how Kevin Smith bankrolled his $27,000 first film with maxed-out credit cards and garnered career-making critical attention at the Sundance Film Festival when Clerks debuted there in 1994.[6]

Cast [ edit ]

Production [ edit ]

The original IndieGoGo fundraiser, set up to fund the project, reached 9% (£2,540) of its target.[7] Two additional fundraisers, one for finishing funds, the other for post-production, reached 103% (US$3,605)[6] and 109% (US$2,120),[8] respectively. Filming took place in St Andrews, Scotland; Florida; and New Jersey, respectively.[1]

On 27 March 2016 the teaser trailer was released.[9]

In September 2016 the trailer for the film was released.[10]

Reception [ edit ]

Awards [ edit ]

The film won the Orlando Film Festival Indie Spirit Award.[11] The film won Audience Choice Feature Film at Monmouth Film Festival.[12]