Jim Sweeney
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Mick Turners back
January 16, 2024
Just got notice that filming soon to start very soon on TV show The Crews time to get back into character loved playing this guy. This time its flash backs and de aging all good fun.
Schemers TV Premiere
November 11, 2023
Scheemers movie has it its first broadcast on TV watch and listen great music and great story
Shhh Paternal Advice shortlisted for Cannes
October 15, 2023
Just heard news that Paternal advice has bene shortlisted for Cannes fingers crossed it makes the cut
Doctors episode screened
March 20, 2023
Playing Mike Green in this tearjerker Episode 9 S24 about Dimentia was an honour finished result I`m very happy with easy to work with great cast and an amazing director and crew
Filming Complete on Paternal Advice
December 7, 2022
Just finished filming Paternal Advice what great project loaded with talent cant wait to see the results They say never work with children or animals I had both and they stole the show
Who`s Crew are you in He Back Mick Turner
December 1, 2022
Mick turners back we have just comepleted intial de aging tests to see how it all looks and it looks great So We are heading to film more scenes for the Crews so the storyline has some finality and a new beginning so watch this space Heres a sample (picture ) of what the de
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Paternal Advice Casting
October 7, 2022
Just been cast in exciting new short by Lisa Clarkson details to follow
Filming Complete on Doctors
October 6, 2022
Just back from Birmingham after filming last few days on BBC`s Doctors no spoilers but had the most amazing time… what a professional creative and super efficient team loved every minute Look fwd to seeing the finished piece
Cast in BBC series Doctors
September 12, 2022
Jim has just been cast to guest star in Doctors BBC series more details later
Auditions starting
February 6, 2022
Auditions are starting to come through again after the life event that was/is Covid 19 hope everyone has made it safe to this point it was sureal Stay safe
Scotlands Winter Project
April 1, 2020
I was honoured to be asked to do the voice over for this not for profit organisations fund raiser They help the homeless throughout Scotland tirelessly The good they do is amazing Please help by donating whatever you can in these tough times We are properly advised to stay home to be safe our homeless
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#Stay at Home
March 24, 2020
Got a call from the very talented Fred Arrowsmith @ Front of House .He had this great idea for a poem that was going round and round his head He wanted to try and get more folk to take the stay at home message more seriously but this time do it in a subtle evocative
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The Punishment completed
March 20, 2020
“The Punishment” a short by the talented Chris Sexton Fletcher had the good fortune to work a great cast not least of all Cal MacAninch a great actor and good egg too The trailer just dropped today so keep a look out
“Schemers” Nationwide Cinema release & Iron Maiden cameo
March 16, 2020
Wow the wee film that keeps giving and well deserved to all It has been announced they have secured a UK wide Cinema release date is 8th May & not only were Iron Maiden mentioned in one of the scenes in the movie they liked the first cut of film that much they wanted to
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Back to Serbia?
February 1, 2020
It looks like i may well be on my back to Serbia to film additional scenes for The islander just waiting on details……a chance to work with two great Directors Zoran Lisinac and Domagoj Mazuran
Schemers continues to Shine
January 11, 2020
Great start to year for The wee film that`s punching way above its weight it continues to pick up awards all over the festival world at home and broad
Call the Midwife Xmas Special
December 26, 2019
Last night the Call The Midwife Christmas Special aired on BBC One. Was chuffed to bits to see my two scenes playing on Christmas Day. Was a great experience and I can’t wait to show you the results on my updated show-reel at the turn of the year. The Christmas Special is still available to
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Isolani available on Amazon and Sky Store
August 12, 2019
BIG NEWS for ISOLANI, a film in which I play Det Brian Ross, a key figure in the investigation of a murder cover up. After two years on the festival circuit and a successful cinema run earlier in the year, ISOLANI now available to buy or rent on Sky Store or Amazon Prime!
Schemers wins Audience Award!
July 1, 2019
Proud to hear that Schemers won the audience award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival! Not only glad to be a part of this film, but one that resonated with the audiences at the festival! Hoping this is the start of more success for the film.
Schemers to Premiere at EIFF
May 30, 2019
Happy to announce that Schemers, a film in which I played Father Vattriano, is going to Premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival this year. Looking forward to it and well done to the guys who made it all happen! Screening dates are the 29th and 30th of June in Edinburgh.
Call The Midwife
April 14, 2019
Cant say to much but just finished a weeks filming with the most brilliantly talented and personaly fantastic peeps i could have met on such an iconic show thrilled to be part of it
Inside out airs on new BBC Scotland channel
April 1, 2019
Short drama from Russell Davidson ( writer & director) airs on new BBC Scotland channel under the banner of “The next big thing” Inside Out follows the story of a young girl in care and they old and new ways of doing things by her case workers.Emotion ally charged but a must watch
Thats wrap on The Silence
March 7, 2019
Filming has concluded on The Silence post 1st war crime drama set in Glasgow Serial killer on the loose and Jim plays Detective Iain Wallace old school copper trying to catch him
Isolani well received
February 15, 2019
Isolani cinema premier has been very well received more dates to follow throughout UK
Filming Start on The Silence
January 18, 2019
Filming started today on Rogue Film Labs New feature The Silence first full day in Glasgow set in early 1900`s Jim Plays Detective Iain Wallace on the hunt of a serial killer
Nice wee piece in Greenock Telegraph
January 8, 2019
Thanks to Lorrain Tinney @greenocktelegraph “Greenock Actor stars in an award-winning feature film” Jim Sweeney followed his dream to become an actor later in life after living in America and hasn’t looked back since, featuring in several films as well as cult TV series Outlander. Now the 64-year-old stars in drama Isolani as a crooked
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Isolani gets Cinema release
January 4, 2019
Isolani has been given a Cinema release in home town of Glasgow where it was filmed ,screenings begin 25th January see Cineworld box office for times Hopefully UK wide release to follow
Rehearsed reading @ Home theatre Manchester for Lime Pictures
December 5, 2018
Jim was involved in New pilot for Tv pitched in front of sky execs producers directors writers and actors etc at Home Theatre in Manchester For Lime Pictures Working with some of UK greatest Acting talent
Table Read done for new Feature
October 23, 2018
Last week saw Jim attend a table read for a new Scottish feature to be filmed early next year I’m delighted to be back with a team I worked with Jan 2017 On Isolani a director I admire and team I respect roll on 2019
Signed with Lee Morgan Management
October 18, 2018
Jim is excited to share he has just been signed by Lee Morgan one of UK `s top talent agents been with him 24 hours and got a self-tape off already let’s hope it continues this way lol
Jim Cast in Scot Films new feature “Realm Of Darkness”
October 14, 2018
Jim Has just been cast as SATAN in the Scot Film Feature Realm Of Darkness principle filming begins January 2019
WDWGFH Cinema release EXTENDED
September 29, 2018
due to the success of the two-week screening Cineworld have extended the showing of WDWGFH congratulations to Worrying Drake
WDWGFH Cinema release
September 5, 2018
Scottish Indie Where Do We Go From here where Jim Plays Jim Lockhart a grandfather whose daughter dies giving birth to a baby boy The journey starts there and the bond builds the roles get reversed ..a great old-fashioned film
Jim Cast In “The Silence”
August 12, 2018
Jim has been cast in Rogue Film Labs new feature “The Silence” Jim Plays veteran cop who is trying to solve a spate of killings
The Islander all the Buzz in the Balkans
July 9, 2018
New Hollywood Movie ‘The Islander’ Being Filmed on Croatian Coast The Islander Some of the actors featuring in the film include James Cosmo, who is best known for his role in the cult film Brave Heart, Caroline Goodall, who starred in Schindler’s list and English actor Jim Sweeney who starred in Outlander series. For over
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The Islander Thats a wrap
July 6, 2018
Jim Has just finished filming his part of Lord Tarus on The Islander playing opposite Caroline Goodall ( Mrs Oscar Shindler) and David Bailie ( Pirates Of the Caribbean)Film also stars our own James Cosmo
Birds In the Sky Nominated for best in Scotland
June 28, 2018
Birds In the Sky has just been nominated for Best In Scotland at the Ironstar film festival being held in August
The Islander casting News
June 24, 2018
Jim has just been cast in The Islander filmed in Croatia and Serbia playing the nasty Lord Tarus
Isolani Scottish Premier Announced
May 25, 2018
Red Carpet date for ” Isolani ” Scottish Premier thurs 7th June @ GFT Jim Played Brian Ross ..good guy bad guy? judge for yourself .
Wrap on Birds In the Sky
March 16, 2018
That’s a wrap and festival submissions underway for Rogue Film Lab`s Birds In The Sky
New Isolani Character Poster
March 14, 2018
New character Posters created by award-winning Photographer Zakary Bellamy Jim Plays Brian Ross in multi award-winning feature Isolani
Inside Out
January 10, 2018
In Old reekie filming with Russell Davidson award winning writer and Director of “Inside Out” working opposite Gerrard Millar Produced by Dave Neilson @ Filming Scotland
Back In Dundee to shoot Schemers
January 9, 2018
2018 has started well just finished filming yesterday work on Schemers Playing our favourite priest Father Vittriano
Bloods a Rover feature
December 10, 2017
Spent a day on set of Bloods a Rover Scottish film Noir being interviewed by Police Honest it wasnt me
Isolani Nominated for best feature BIFA
December 1, 2017
Unbelievable news Isolina has been nominated as one of the 5 features for this years BIFA award for best indie feature
ex Lisa Maille School Grad stars in Orlando Film Festival
October 19, 2017
Jim Spent the first term of his acting career at the Lisa Maile School of Acting “I cannot reccomend the school highly enough and its a thrill to have a film i worked on being shown in their home town of Orlando Hope some of the folk their can support this film ( Isolani) at
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New Poster For Isolani by Zakary Belamy
October 19, 2017
What an amazing Job our talented French comrade Zakary Belamy has made ….outstanding work
Red Carpet at Raindance
September 24, 2017
Enjoyed the glitz and glamour of the World Premier of Isolani pictured with Jim is Producer Lisa Hahue Commons ,Kate Mclaughlin actor who played lead and Director R Paul wilson
Isolani makes the Orlando Film Festival a home return for JIm
September 20, 2017
In a treble whammy Isolani has made it to yet another prestigious film festival This time in Orlando Jim started his acting career in Orlando 15 years ago At the Lisa Maile School Its great to be heading back their with Isolani
Pick ups Filmed for Birds in the Sky
September 15, 2017
Jim`s Just finished last of pick up shots to bring Birds In The Sky to its conclusion .Edit under way and trailer released shortly
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