Sonic Ecology
MUSIC
SOUND DESIGN
SOUND MIX
GRAND THEFT HAMLET
Directors: Pinny Grylls & Sam Crane
Written by: Pinny Grylls & Sam Crane
Producers: Julia Ton & Rebecca Wolff
Production: Project 1961, Grasp the Nettle
Edited by: Pinny Grylls
Original Music and Sound: Sonic Ecology
Sound Mix: Sonic Ecology & Onsight Ltd
International sales: Altitude
Winner - SXSW Jury Award for Best Documentary 2024
A feature documentary about two out of work actors attempting the impossible task of mounting a
full production of Hamlet inside the ultra violent world of Grand Theft Auto.
"Grand Theft Hamlet is more than a documentary about logistical madness, randomly hump-thrust-emoting alien avatars, and mindless virtual violence. Sam and Mark are visionaries who desperately craved a creative outlet and saw untapped potential, which becomes an outrageous story of blind ambition. Where many ask “Should we?,” these two maniacs thought “How can we?” and leapt into action. Whatever human elements Grand Theft Hamlet discards by staying in-game, it’s not enough to erase the magic in Pinny’s behind-the-scenes account of every bonkers detail from Vinewood location scouting to crowd control. This is an irreplicable experience that speaks volumes about following your dreams despite the challenges that await. The reward will always be worthwhile, even if it’s just about the friends you make and NPC cops you massacre along the way."
IGN Review
MORE PRESS:
"Shakespeare Comes to Los Santos in a Poignantly Hilarious Documentary About Creating Art in a Crisis"
- Indiewire
"A Captivating Staging of Shakespeare in ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Changes the Game"
- Variety
"When Shakespeare Meets Gaming, Hilarity and Heartbreak Ensue"
- The Hollywood Reporter
"An easy, wry, instantly rewarding watch"
- Screen Daily
“To be or not to be” in a virtual reality mid-pandemic? Fantastic."
- The Austin Chronicle
More at the official website www.grandthefthamlet.com