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Shadow of the Missing, a movie currently in production in both the UK and the United States, has returned to Llanelli, prompted by the loss of a historic church in that community. The August fire devastated the Park Church structure, which was built in the 1860s. “The loss of this historic structure is indeed a tragedy, but perhaps some good can come from it,” said Jamie Lee Smith, American film producer. “We have built a story for our movie around the history and mythology of this region. It only makes sense to include this latest chapter in that story.” Smith stated that the plot of the movie has been changed to include the church fire as a key element. In addition to footage and interviews related to the fire, the production company will feature additional scenes in and around Wales and Carmarthenshire. A large number of local residents have been invited be a part of filming this time around as well. “We loved working with local talent both in cast and crew. Since w...

Welsh director Kieran Evans won a Bafta for the Outstanding Debut for a British Writer, Director or Producer. Evans, from St Davids, was handed the gong for his film Kelly and Victor, a drama adapted from Aberystwyth author Niall Griffiths’ 2002 novel about a love affair between a young couple who meet in a Liverpool nightclub. More on this story in the headline link to the South Wales Evening Post.