Irish director Shimmy Marcus (Headrush, Aiden Walsh: Master of the Universe) has begun principal photography in Stoke on Trent for his new feature Souled Out. The film stars IFTA-winning actor Pat Shortt (Garage). Other stars include BAFTA award winner Martin Compston (Red Road), Alfie Allen (Atonement), Craig Parkinson (Control) and Nichola Burley (Donkey Punch).