I, Daniel Blake independent film production Principal photography began in October 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding area. The film was produced by Rebecca O'Brien for Sixteen Films, Why Not Productions and Wild Bunch with the support of the British Film Institute and BBC Films. I, Daniel Blake is an independent social realist film directed by renowned filmmaker Ken Loach ( Kes, Raining Stones, Sweet Sixteen etc. ). A UK/French co-production, it received funding from the BFI and BBC Films. It became Ken Loach’s largest grossing film at the box office (taking over $8 million), was highly critically acclaimed and generated much debate due to the contemporary social and political issues addressed in the film. I, Daniel Blake was exhibited at many film festivals, won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, and was nominated for many awards including several BAFTAs. I, Daniel Blake is a low budget socia...
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