Exclusive Interview – James Kermack on writing and directing Hi-Lo Joe
by Gary Collinson
Flickeringmyth
Originally from East London, writer and director James Kermack began his career as an actor with experience spanning theatre, TV and film, before embarking on new projects as a filmmaker. Years in the making, his feature debut, the powerful romantic drama Hi-Lo Joe is finally here and tackles the difficult, seldom discussed issues of male mental health and depression.
In Hi-Lo Joe, everyone loves Joe Ridley, except Joe Ridley. He's the life and soul of the party on the outside but, inside, a dark depression envelops him and a childhood trauma haunts him. Elly loves him but as their relationship grows, Joe's inner turmoil slowly becomes uncontrollable, threatening his relationship. Can Joe save himself before he loses everything he loves?
With a breakout performance from new star Matthew Stathers the film co-stars Lizzie Philips, Gethin Anthony (Aquarius, Game of Thrones), Tom Bateman (Murder on the Orient Express, Snatched
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Hi-Lo Joe (2017)
Aquarius (2015)
Snatched (2017)
Always (1989)
The Cold Light of Day (2012)
Absolutely Anything (2015)
Jaws (1975)
Jurassic Park (1993)
Hook (1991)
Gremlins (1984)
Innerspace (1987)
Rocky V (1990)
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
West End (2013)
Family Film (2015)
In the Flesh (2013)
Wake Up (2016)
Get Out (2017)
James Kermack
Tom Bateman (III)
Mark Nutkins
Matthew Stathers
Lizzie Phillips (II)
Joe Dixon (III)
Joe Dante (I)
Penny Marshall (I)
James Both
Arri Alexa (I)
Mark Barrs (I)