Oscar-Winner Jessie Buckley Champions Norfolk's Film Magic as New Patron

Oscar-winning actress Jessie Buckley has been named a patron for Norfolk Screen, an organization that aims to make Norfolk a top location for film and TV productions. Jessie, who is originally from Ireland but now lives in Norfolk, is well known for her roles in movies and stage shows like Hamnet, Wicked Little Letters, Wild Rose, and Cabaret. She has won many awards for her acting, including an Oscar, a Bafta, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, and a Golden Globe. Jessie says she is proud to support Norfolk Screen and wants to help show off the county's beautiful landscapes and friendly communities. Norfolk Screen works to make the county more attractive to filmmakers and TV producers. They want to show that Norfolk is a 'screen-friendly region' with lots of creative potential. Jessie Buckley says she loves the 'deeply beautiful cinematic landscape' of Norfolk. She feels inspired by the quiet countryside and the history of the land. She says that Norfolk is very different from where she grew up in Ireland, but she feels a strong connection to it. She enjoys coming home to Norfolk and finds it peaceful and mysterious. Norfolk has already been used as a filming location for several well-known movies, including The Girl on the Train and The Avengers. In February, Norfolk Screen also named Olivia Colman, who was born in Norfolk, as a patron. Olivia says that Norfolk has a 'cinematic charm' and that the local people are very supportive of film and TV productions. Jessie Buckley has had a successful career on both stage and screen. She first became well known when she took part in the BBC show I'd Do Anything, where she competed for the role of Nancy in Oliver! in London's West End. Since then, she has starred in many movies and plays. Her performance as Agnes Shakespeare in Hamnet was especially praised and won her several awards. Norfolk Screen says they are 'honoured' to have Jessie as a patron. They believe her passion for Norfolk's landscapes and stories will help attract more filmmakers to the area. Jessie says she is excited to help Norfolk Screen and wants to share the beauty of the county with more people. She hopes that more movies and TV shows will be made in Norfolk in the future. Norfolk Screen is working hard to promote the county as a great place for filming. They believe that having famous patrons like Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman will help raise Norfolk's profile in the film and TV industry. Jessie says she is proud to be part of this effort and looks forward to seeing more productions come to Norfolk. She believes that the county's unique landscapes and welcoming communities make it a perfect place for creative projects. Norfolk Screen encourages anyone with a story idea or interest in filming in Norfolk to get in touch with them. They want to support filmmakers and help them discover all that Norfolk has to offer. With the help of patrons like Jessie Buckley, Norfolk Screen hopes to make the county a top choice for film and TV productions in the years to come.