FROM ACCLAIMED NOVEL TO FEATURE FILM
THE GOSPEL OF ORLA
THE GOSPEL
OF ORLA
Seven Stories Press
After her mother’s battle with cancer, Orla, a grieving 14-year-old, sets off to Northern Ireland with a mysterious stranger who she believes possesses extraordinary powers that can bring her dead mother back to life.
Set against the canals, towpaths, and historic landscapes of Lancaster and scenic Lancashire County, ORLA inhabits a recognisably northern England that gradually becomes something stranger — a world where the ordinary and the miraculous can exist side by side.
At the helm is Producer Nancy Garvin, whose passion for developing rich, emotionally complex narratives drives the company's creative vision.
With experience spanning all facets of film production and a sharp eye for story development, Nancy leads with a collaborative, audience-focused approach, partnering with visionary writers, directors and talent to bring meaningful, high-quality films to life.
ORLA marks a powerful next chapter in her mission to produce compelling, emotionally resonant cinema with international appeal.
Dr Maryam Ghorbankarimi is a filmmaker, producer and editor with more than 20 years’ experience in transnational filmmaking across Iran, Canada, the USA and the UK. She is also Associate Professor of Film Practice at Lancaster University.
Her filmmaking and research are closely interconnected, with a focus on transnational cinema, representation, gender and socially engaged storytelling. Working across fiction and documentary, she brings together research and creative practice to develop stories across cultures and borders.
An award-winning Creative Producer and Director with more than 30 years' experience across film, television, animation and commercial production. Tim brings extensive experience in developing and delivering ambitious creative projects, combining strong storytelling with the practical realities of production.
An accomplished executive programme leader with more than 30 years’ experience across Google, Apple, Microsoft, and startups. Michael brings proven operational discipline to film production, promising investors transparent governance, rigorous schedule management, and uncompromising budget control for ambitious creative visions.
A UK-based independent production company led by producers and directors Isobel Drane and Kieran Lowley, dedicated to ambitious, character-driven storytelling.
Pioneering innovative filmmaking and cutting-edge virtual production technologies, Red Robin Films collaborated with Sony Europe on the landmark production Hestia to push the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.
"We are thrilled to adapt The Gospel of Orla for the big screen," commented Nancy Garvin, CEO and Producer of Well Produced Films. "Eoghan Walls has created a truly original and cinematic tale. We are honoured to bring it to life as 'Orla'."
"It’s going to be great!" said author Eoghan Walls. "Well Produced Films has a wonderful vision for the project; it will be amazing to see the world of 'Orla' onscreen. I believe in their power to realise the story, and share it with a wider audience."