An award-winning North East film director is looking for help with his upcoming horror films.

Dean Midas is looking for actors, a large house in the County Durham area and copyright free music for his new 2024 films.

Over the past few years, his short films have gained international recognition at several film festivals and Mr Midas himself was named the North-East Director of the Year 2023.

The Northern Echo: County Durham film director Dean Midas is looking for local people to help himCounty Durham film director Dean Midas is looking for local people to help him (Image: DEAN MIDAS)

Mr Midas, from Willington, County Durham, said: "If anyone is looking to get their music out to a wider audience or is an actor looking to gain some experience, then please get in touch."

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All of Mr Midas’s films are shot using mobile phones, using north-east locations, actors and crew.

The Manor House Hotel, West Auckland, The Park Head Hotel, Bishop Auckland and The Witham in Barnard Castle have all been used as locations in Dean's previous films.

Anyone interested in hearing more, should contact Dean Midas via his official website deanmidasfilms.co.uk