Train spotting notes

• Trainspotting was released in 1996
• The novel it was based off was written by Irvine Welsh 
• The plot concentrates on a heroine addicted 'hero' attempting to quit his habits despite his unsupported similarly addicted friends.
• It was directed by Danny Boyle, Written by Andrew MacDonald, produced by John Hodge 
• The budget was 3.5 million 
• Screen rights had to be claimed so that the novel could be transformed into a movie 
• The screen rights could not be brought straight away as they had already been claimed by Noel Gay, despite him not having plans to produce the film.
• Scott Rudin offered them 250,000 to secure the locations needed to film.
• Recces checked each location making sure they were suitable for filming e.g. checking lighting
• Preproduction normally takes 4 to seven weeks, in this time casting, location scouting, costumes and the overall look of the film was developed. 
• Ewan Macgregor was a prime choice from the start, due to this role in 'Shallow grave'
• Many of the actors cast were in fact also in 'Shallow grave'
• The set of TS was drawn from real life but also exaggerated and stylised. Making it more interesting than a simple 'real life documentary style'
• There are about 30 different sets used in the film
• About 6 weeks before production props were bought, majority of this was 'cheap junk'
• Despite most productions hiring costumes, TS borrow from whoever they could.
• Shooting lasted for 35 days, Filming 5 days a week
• Shooting was difficult due to day light.

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