Man releases self-directed feature film set in Andover

David Campion is a former student at Wiltshire College and University Centre, and he studied Film and TV, graduating in 2008.

He lives in Tidworth and his latest film, titled Straight Through Crew, was set and shot in Ludgershall and Andover.

The film revolves around a group of twenty-somethings who attend a rave in their village on Christmas Eve, and it is a comedy/drama focusing on mental health, addiction, heartbreak and friendship.

Straight Through Crew by local man, David Campion (Image: David Campion) David said he wanted to make a film about his experiences growing up in the area.

"I was aiming for authenticity with this project, and I wanted to create an authentic depiction of my area," he said.

"It was a low-budget shoot and there were a lot of first-timers involved. I wanted actors who I knew could provide the feel I was going for."

The film is set over 24 hours, and there are eight main characters, but David described it as an ensemble cast.

The film is out now, and it can be watched on Amazon Prime Video.

David Campion the director (Image: David Campion) David said his course in Salisbury was "helpful and hands-on."

He said: "It was a good course, it was very hands-on and I feel I learned a lot from it. I have even kept in touch with most of the class and have been working with some of them.

"I just remained quite local, and I went straight into making my own films.

"I am always writing and always looking forward to the next thing. I want to go back to my one true love, which is horror, so I think I'll do that next."

So far, David's film, Straight Through Crew, has received some very positive reviews with one saying it is "well worth a watch", another saying "all of the characters are relatable and engaging", and someone saying they "loved the way this film was captured and edited."