Film about Jade and Anthony McCann to be released online
THE award-winning documentary ‘Endless Sunshine on a Cloudy Day’ will be released online on Tuesday, April 7, to mark International World Health Day.
The documentary features Greystones woman Jade McCann, who was 24 when she passed away in October 2019 from a rare form of cancer, and her dad Anthony, who died in January 2020.
Cluster Fox Films had been working on the project with Jade and Anto for the previous two years, with actor John Connors spearheading the film.
‘When I look back on my life I can’t help but think how fast it’s gone,’ said Jade in the documentary. ‘I wish I could tell my younger self not to care what other people thought. I wish I had followed my instinct. I wish I had just followed my dream.
‘ The online world and the real world are very different; people are different. Online they put their best selves forward. Online they are your best friend. People can see everything you do and follow your whole life.’
Mr Connors and Tiernan Williams spent 18 months documenting the story of the McCann family of Redford Park. The film is directed by Mr Connors and is his feature documentary directorial debut.
‘ This film is a uniquely personal story,’ said John. ‘It has helped me deal with love and loss in my own family.
‘I lost my grandfather to cancer this year, whilst making this film, a man above men in my eyes. This film, I hope will inspire people to believe that no matter the problem, it is only ones mindset that will lead you to the light.’
Filmmakers said that the date of release, International World Health Day, will be a poignant day to remember Jade and Anthony McCann’s struggle with cancer, but also to help others suffering from health anxiety at the moment.
The documentary won the ‘Audience Award for Best Film’ at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival in March. It received a standing ovation, winning critical acclaim for its raw emotional power and ability to inspire.
This film is the last project Jade completed, so it encapsulates the start, middle and the end of the journey taken by her and her dad Anthony.
‘ They wanted to leave a legacy to help others. We hope we did this justice with the making of this film,’ said producer Tiernan Williams of Cluster Fox Films.
They had planned to do a theatrical run in national theatres and abroad, but given the current situation they have decided to release the film online.
‘We know that given the level of anxiety in the community at the moment about Covid-19, people need to be inspired by a film of this nature, right now. It’s quite simple why this film was made and is what Jade and Anthony would have wanted,’ said Tiernan.
The film will be released at midday on April 7 on Vimeo’s Video on Demand service, as well as at clusterfoxfilms.com.
The film will only screen for 14 days before being taken off the platforms. The price is being heavily discounted at €6.99 on Vimeo and €5.99 on clusterfoxfilms.com.