February, 2017 – Production starts later this month on Here There and Everywhere (HTAE) a documentary film project, supported by The Cavern Club, The Beatles Story Museum, The Hard Days Night Hotel, The Fest For Fans, Abbey Road on the River and The British Beatles Fan Club, and many others.
Shooting throughout this year and released in the summer of 2018, the film is an 80-minute ‘love letter’ spanning the band’s history as seen through the eyes, felt through the hearts and as told through the memories of the fans, from those who organize the fan festivals and tribute concerts, the Club and event runners who keep the fans together, the memorabilia collectors who amaze and delight with their rare and unseen photographs and films, to the authors who continue to breathe fresh life into the never-ending magical mystery tour.
HTAE pays homage to the global family, showcasing their contributions towards fueling The Beatles eternal flame. HTAE is The Beatles story as told by the fans and an important part of The Beatles future archive legacy! As part of the ongoing production the producers will also encourage artists and animators around the world to include their Beatles-inspired interludes in the film.
But perhaps most importantly, if fans have a story to tell, then they can get in touch and the producers will look to include contributors and their stories in the film. Many artists and bands will pack HTAE with performances. And special licensed recordings will also be produced, featuring musicians and vocalists from around the world, creating a global Beatles soundtrack. The film will also feature a “surprise” finale, to be announced over the months ahead.
The film will be launched at a number of iconic venues after release, with a TV broadcast release at the conclusion of the project.
Simon Weitzman is the film’s director and the publisher, producer and author on three recent Beatles books. Simon also has 18 years’ experience as a network TV director, working for BBC, ITV, Channels 4 & 5, Sky, HBO and Disney International Television Productions.
David L Simon is one of the two executive producers. He launched and managed Disney International Television Productions, was head of DreamWorks Television Animation under Steven Spielberg, and was vice president of programming for Fox Television Stations. David is also a lifelong Beatles fan The second executive producer The British Beatles Fan Clubs very own Pete Nash, Chairman and magazine Editor of the legendary Club magazine.
Contributors to the Pledge Music campaign will receive a signed DVD of the movie before the launch. Those who pledge for the DVD offerings will also see their name on the film’s credits, if they pledge during the campaign. There is also a more extensive Deluxe collector package available, plus preview, edit suite and launch cinema tickets.
The campaign starts February 9.
This film is completely independent of Apple Corp and The Beatles. It is not an official product of Apple Corp, or passing itself off as such.