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More Great News for Isolani Sydney Nominated entry
August 17, 2017
More fantastic news for Isolani just been nominated for various awards at this years Sydney International Indie film festival
RAINDANCE :Isolani nominated for Best UK Indie Feature
August 16, 2017
Raindance News ….Isolani …Nominated Best UK indie Feature at this years Raindance film festival Wow what an acheivment for all involved and Director R Paul Wilson Jim Played Brian Ross a layered character and you will need to wait to see it to say any more….my lips are sealed … Great film proud to be
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Birds In The Sky complete
July 4, 2017
Fiming has just finished on Birds in The Sky Great cast and even better crew ….fight scenes just to spice things up
Thats a wrap On “Schemers”
June 5, 2017
Jim has finished his stint on Schemrs and Director Kyle Titerton had this to say “Got the big man in for a day filming on SCHEMERS a few weeks back. Not only did he totally nail the role but he was an absolute gentleman, total pro and I’d work with him again in a heart
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Cast in lead for “Birds In The Sky”
May 7, 2017
Just been announced Jim has been cast as George Cain In Fred Arrowsmith new film Birds In The Sky” filming starts soon Story of single Father of 2 lost his daughter to drugs ..guys who gave lethal dose get off free …and has some bad health news to deal with what does he do to
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Jim Cast In Schemers
April 12, 2017
Jim Has just been cast in Dundee`s new and first ever feature film “Schemers” Directed by Kyle Titterton Follows the story of youth and music in the city arround the 70`s Labled as the Scottish Quadrophenia Looking fwd to filming soon
JIm Wraps on Outlander season 3
March 4, 2017
Reprising the role of Andrew macdonlad Jim has just wrapped on season 3 whats next ? watch this space….
Thats a wrap on “Isolani”
January 31, 2017
A busy but very enjoyable shoot comes to an ends today what a crew what a cast what a story ….. should be awesome
Autum Never Dies for Jim
January 13, 2017
Jim Had a great time on Autumn Never Dies new comedy feature
Filming Begins on “Isolani”
January 9, 2017
Jim starts 3 week intensive shoot today Playing Brian Ross filming being done in and arround Glasgow area
Jim Cast in new feature “Isolani”
December 20, 2016
Jim Has been cast by Lola Pictures new feature ” Isolani “ from writer Director R Paul Wilson
Jim cast again..Outlander season 3
October 1, 2016
Jim has been cast again to play Andrew Macdonald in Season 3 of Starz TV Outlander “Cant say anymore than that but i can say the best people to work with “
Tommy`s Honour Gets USA Statewide release
September 26, 2016
Historical story of Golfers Tom and young Tom Morris has been snapped up for a Statewide release Jim Played Mr Murray an Edinburgh gentleman who tries to play peacemaker at one golfing events a betting and grudge match against Park Brothers their arch enemies
Outlander Season 2 screens
September 20, 2016
US Starz TV blockbuster Outlander season2 has just aired in US and soon to be shown in UK Jim was back in for 4 episodes of Season 2 the rest is top secret lol
Still Game
September 1, 2016
Jim has just finished working with the Scottish icons of comedy .. Still Game ..small but significant part in new series ” i had a great time working with such a great cast and crew Cant wait to see the new series”..
Tommys Honour Premiers @ Edinburgh Film Festival
June 1, 2016
Tommys Honour world premier will be opening up Edinburgh International Film festival Jim Played Mr Murray a Musselburgh gent who gets involved in the money betting side of the game of golf A must see film starring Peter Mullan and Sam Neil Jim had the pleasure of working with Peter again ( last film was
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“The Crews” Makes it to the small screen
May 25, 2016
The very much awaited screening by STV city channels STV Glasgow and STV Edinburgh give the show its UK TV premier Jim Plays Glasgow career criminal Mick Turner ,who is trying to do one last big deal to get out of the life and legitimise his profile .Billed as the Scottish Sopranos it has echos
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Outlander Season 2 aired in US
April 25, 2016
The much awaited Season 2 of Outlander has just begun airing in the US Jim has been working on the show for past 4 months All will be revealed soon….. lets say there are plenty of drama to say the least
Jim Cast in Waylate Films anti bullying film “Lucky Break”
April 14, 2016
Jim had the pleasure of working on this very much needed film to be broadcast in schools throughout Scotland Tells the story`s of young people who have been bullied or who are bullying. Jim played the part of the father of central character. It brought together the talents of River City`s Sanjiv Koli & Irene
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Where do we go from here opens Glasgow film festival to rave reviews
March 1, 2016
The Scottish indie hit of the year “Where do we go from here” which starred Jim as Jim Lockhart had the honour of opening up the Glasgow Film Festival For its UK premier Already a hit as far away as Australia and Transivania it sold out on all screening days it had to be moved
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The Crews TV Pilot ready to be aired?
January 23, 2016
The long awaited broadcast of Glasgow Crime drama ” The Crews ” which starred Jim as Mick Turner .. looks like it may happen in just a few months watch this space folks………………………..
JIm Re Cast In Outlansder Season 2
October 20, 2015
Jim Has just been recast in Starz TV blockbuster Outlander as Andrew Macdonald more details once season 2 is aired …Watch this space
Where Do We Go From Here? Begins Festival Run
October 12, 2015
Where Do We Go From Here? Is the debut film from Independent film-maker John McPhail. The story is about a young man who bags himself a job at a care home so he can spend more time with his grandfather who has recently been put into care. Jim took on the role of the grandfather
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Jim Wraps on Tommy’s Honour
October 9, 2015
As mentioned a few months back Jim had been cast in the golfing Biopic, Tommy’s Honour, the story about the fore founders of modern golf Old Tom Morris and his son Tommy Morris. Jim spent a few days on the set where he filmed his scene opposite veteran Scots actor Peter Mullan and newcomer Jack
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Sunset Song Wins Over Critics
September 17, 2015
Last year had been a busy year as Jim was kept busy working on Outlander, Where do We Go from Here? and Sunset song. Sunset Song was the film adaptation of the classic book by Lewis Grassic Gibbon, which had been adapted for the screen by critically acclaimed director Terence Davies who has been working
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Tommy’s Honour
August 14, 2015
Jim has been cast in the up and coming feature film Tommy’s Honour, which is to shoot in september of this year. The film is the story of Golfing Legends Tom Morris and his father Tommy who are known for being the fore founders of modern golf. The film will be directed by Jason Connery,
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Jim Cast in The Wake Up
July 6, 2015
Jim’s latest casting news will take him to the shores of France as he is cast in international short The Wake Up. The story revolves around a young man who in the aftermath of his stag do, finds himself waking up in Paris, France. Jim will be playing a Taxi driver who tries to help
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Outlander Aired
April 14, 2015
Jim’s episode in the American-scots science fiction/historical epic Outlander aired on Starz and Amazon Prime over the weekend. If you had tuned in to the episode you might not have recognised Jim as he was sporting a long grey haired wig that was reminiscent of Sean Connery’s long hair in The Rock and he was
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Jim Cast in Hillcorn Park
March 12, 2015
Jim has been cast in feature film thriller Hillcorn Park, which is to be shot in Scotland in September of 2015. The film will be directed by first time feature director Danial Williams who is an Independent filmmaker from Northern California. For his part in the movie Jim will be portraying the nasty Jev in the
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The Arrival of Harvey Di Maria
February 25, 2015
Late in 2014 Jim teamed up with Director David Izzat and actor Chris Capaldi from The Fairy Flag to produce short film The Arrival of Harvey Di Maria where he plays Victor the right hand man of american bootlegger/gangster Ezra. The film is set in 1920s prohibition-era America and follows the clash between Ezra and
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Where Do We Go From Here Trailer Released
January 21, 2015
Last Summer Jim shot his appearance in Indie Feature film Where Do We Go From Here? in which he plays Jim the grandfather to the lead character played by Tyler Collins. Jim comes of age where he is unable to take care o himself so he has to be moved into a retirement home and
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2014 Updates
December 13, 2014
It’s been a busy six months for Jim Sweeney as he has seen himself work on a number of film and TV projects over the past six months. The Summer started rolling when he reunited with Director John McPhail on his feature film debut “Where do we go from here?” Jim has collaborated with John
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Zombie Resurrection Review
November 19, 2014
Back in 2013 Jim was cast in a major role in indie zombie horror film, Zombie Resurrection, where he played Military Mad Man, Mac, the leader of a group of misfit survivors in a world ravaged by Zombies. The wacky horror film has now been finished and the producers are setting up distribution deals for
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How Do I Get Up There Airs
October 27, 2014
On October the 26th the BBC Pilot sketch show How Do I Get Up There? aired on BBC Two Scotland. The crazy show starring and written by Kevin Mains, James Kirk and Chris Forbes is a series of zany sketches that will have you doubling over in laughter. Jim appears in a recurring sketch about
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Where Do We Go From Here Wrapped
July 31, 2014
The Summer has only just finished and that’s Jim wrapped up on his third feature film of the year with John McPhails Where Do We Go From Here? In this coming of age Romantic Comedy Jim plays the grandfather of James (Tyler Collins) who moves into his grandfathers care home to be with him after
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The Fairy Flag Wrapped
July 2, 2014
Jim has just wrapped up on the film shoot for The Fairy Flag, the medieval film set in Scotland about a magical flag pertaining to have magical supernatural powers that comes into the possession of a clan who are fighting for their very survival. Jim plays an elder warrior who has taken it upon himself
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Outlander On Screens in August
June 14, 2014
Earlier in the year Jim was cast in Outlander, in which he played the part of Chieftain Andrew MacDonald It has been announced that Outlander will premiere in the US on Starz August the 9th at 9pm. Jim’s appearance should be approximately mid-way through the first season so expect to see him later on in
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Jim Cast in The Fairy Flag
June 2, 2014
Jim has also been cast in Independent period film The Fairy Flag. He plays Ragnall, an old warrior who’s taken it upon himself to watch over the young clan chief Iain McLeod. The film is produced by Zoghogg Entertainment and is being directed by David Izzat. The film is a period drama very similar in
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Jim films Sunset Song
May 26, 2014
Jim has just completed filming of Terence Davies Sunset Song. The part was of one of the key Church Preachers in the movie. The film stars Scottish actors Agyness Deyn, Peter Mullen and Daniella Nardini. The film is directed by Director Terence Davies known for films “The House of Mirth” and “The Deep Blue Sea”.
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2014 off to a Great Start!
February 21, 2014
Jim Sweeney has got off to a great start in 2014. For starters, Jim has just finished off playing Clan Chieftain Andrew McDonald in new Scottish Drama Outlander. The show is being produced by Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek: First Contact) for American TV network Starz and is due to air on
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Reservoir Dugs A Hit!
November 11, 2013
Jim Sweeney’s latest release is the Scottish 21st Birthday Tribute To Reservoir Dogs. The aptly named “Reservoir Dugs” sees Jim reunited with his fellow Cast members from The Crews. Jim plays the role of Joe Cabot played in the original by Lawrence Tierney. Joe Cabot is the character responsible for bringing the group of Criminals
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The Wee Man Released on DVD
July 8, 2013
Last year Jim Sweeney played the role of Gordon Ross in motion picture, The Wee Man. The film is now released on DVD and Blu-Ray Written and directed by Ray Burdis, The Wee Man is the big screen story that chronicles the rise of notorious Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris.
The film stars Martin Compston as
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Filming Zombie Resurrection
September 20, 2011
Jim has recently wrapped up filming Zombie Apocalypse movie, Ressurection. The independent feature film was filmed in England and saw Jim cast as veteran soldier Mac who is leading a band of civilians and military personnel to survival in post apocalyptic zombie ridden England.
The film was shot over several weeks in the south of
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The Angels Share Wraps
June 30, 2011
The Angels Share has just wrapped up filming in Glasgow. Jim Sweeney who was cast as Beanpole in The Angels’ Share spent several days on the shoot for his part. The film was shot in various locations in Glasgow is about a criminal who wants his son to lead a better life, hooking up with
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Jim Cast in Ken Loach Film
April 10, 2011
Jim has been cast as the role of Beanpole in the New Ken Loach film, The Angels Share. Jim will be playing a Police Officer who has several run ins with two youths who have been sentenced to community service. The film will be shot in an around Glasgow and Edinburgh during May and June.
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