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September 2011
After a development period, Yipp is pushing forward with a number of new projects. The highlights are…
Czech Mates
Patrick is off to Prague to direct a series of commercials for a major brand targeting territories across the Eurozone.
Tallinn Stag
Penned by Peter Straughan, writer of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy amongst other notable films, this feature script has now been finished and we’re entering the financing phase of the project. Produced by Ruth Caleb and directed by Patrick Collerton.
October 2010
It ASDA be me…
Patrick is currently directing a series of commercials for ASDA through RSA Films for the advertising agency Saatchi and Saatchi.
September 2010
Wor Drama
Joe Maddison’s War, the feature length directorial drama debut of Patrick Collerton was screened on September 19th at 9pm. A World War Two drama starring Kevin Whately, Robson Green, Derek Jacobi and Melanie Hill, it was the last screenplay by the late, great, Alan Plater (Z Cars, Beiderbecke Affair, A Very British Coup). Produced by Howard Ella, it was a Mammoth Screen Production.
It gained an astonishing 6.2m viewers and was warmly received by the critics. This is what they said;
“This was a perfect and perfectly simple drama of a shipyard worker on Tyneside whose wife leaves him for a naval officer.” Financial Times
“It certainly had the best of Plater in it, from his dry humane wit to his willingness to take a swerve into deep emotion.” The Independent
“A poignant and witty tale of self discovery.” The Daily Telegraph
“Decency in drama is dead. Alan Plater snuck in with Joe Maddison’s War just as the curtains closed and life became dark.” Radio Times
August 2010
Geordie Nation
Patrick Collerton has signed with Ridley Scott’s RSA Films for commercials work. Posted 23.8.2010
July 2010
Drama Delivered
Patrick has now finished directing the ITV1 single drama Joe Maddison’s War through Mammoth Screen. Set on Tyneside during World War Two it's a story of love, loss and friendship set against the background of the Home Guard. Sadly, this is legendary writer Alan Plater’s last film as he died on June 26th. It is due to air on ITV1 in the Autumn. Posted 23.8.2010
January 2010
Big Drama
Patrick Collerton is now directing a major television drama to be aired later in the year. Posted 30.1.2010
NatWest Sees In The New Year
Shot in Chichester, the latest NatWest advert updates stories from an earlier Savings ad and reveals the ongoing care that the bank has for its customers. Patrick Collerton directs, Iris Maor produces. Posted 30.1.2010
Looking for the Northern Stars of 2010!
Update: Closed for applications.
If you love film and think you might have the talent to work in the industry one day, then Northern Stars is a unique training opportunity for 15-18 year-olds that will give you the chance to meet and work with the very best film professionals.Have YOU got what it takes?! Posted 7.1.2010
December 2009
NatWest In Schools
NatWest MoneySense in Schools Ad airs. Highlighting the work that NatWest does to educate the young, Yipp Films’ latest ad features schools in Chesterfield, Blackburn and Basingstoke. Patrick Collerton directs, Iris Maor produces. Posted 30.12.2009
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Joe Maddison’s War
Kevin Whately and Robson Green, stars of Joe Maddison’s War, filmed at the former Swan Hunter yard
Northern Stars Young Filmmaker Academy 2009