The Troop An Epic Short Film

The Troop is an epic 35mm CinemaScope short film which had a Royal Premiere at BAFTA. The inspiration for the film came when Director/Producer Marcus Dillistone was invited to attend a Royal Salute in St. James' Park, by the then Troop Captain, Paul-Anthony Viollet.

Marcus recalls: " ...It was magnificent - the autumn sun flooding through the trees, and the leaves fluttering down as the gun teams cantered by - so cinematographic, I had to shoot it…" '

The Troop' film was shot to major feature film standards in the 35mm widescreen Cinemascope format. Marcus recruited a team of key suppliers, and a first rate crew from the feature film industry. There's a short introductory narration by Sir John Mills CBE. The film was photography by Oscar nominated cinematographer Alex Thomson BSC. Key grip was Dennis Fraser MBE, the editor was Roger Guertin, and the composer Julian Scott.

The music was performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and mixed by Emmy Award Winner, Dick Lewzey.

This much acclaimed cinema short had a Royal Premiere in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal, at BAFTA.

The King's Troop Copyright MM Glory Film Co. & Marcus Dillistone