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24 JULY 2026

King of the Iron Will to World Premiere at HollyShorts Film Festival

King of the Iron Will to World Premiere at HollyShorts Film Festival

The Movie Blog announces the World Premiere of King of the Iron Will at the 22nd HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood.

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21 JULY 2026

Official Trailer Released for King of the Iron Will

Official Trailer Released for King of the Iron Will

The first official trailer offers an extended look at the film's Shakespearean dialogue, historic Scottish locations and central battle between two kings.

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17 JULY 2026

Official Poster Revealed for King of the Iron Will

Official Poster Revealed for King of the Iron Will

The official poster for King of the Iron Will has been revealed ahead of the film's World Premiere at the HollyShorts Film Festival.

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Festivals

14 JULY 2026

King of the Iron Will Selected for HollyShorts Film Festival

King of the Iron Will Selected for HollyShorts Film Festival

The film will receive its World Premiere at the 22nd HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood.

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29 MAY 2026

Post-Production Completed on King of the Iron Will

Post-Production Completed on King of the Iron Will

The film is officially complete following its final picture, colour and sound work at dock10.

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24 APRIL 2026

The Scottish Sun Features King of the Iron Will

The Scottish Sun Features King of the Iron Will

The Scottish Sun explores the origins of King of the Iron Will, Scott Vickers' journey from River City actor to filmmaker and the creative partnership behind the Shakespearean medieval drama.

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3 MARCH 2026

The Edinburgh Reporter Speaks to the Cast and Filmmakers of King of the Iron Will

The Edinburgh Reporter Speaks to the Cast and Filmmakers of King of the Iron Will

Liam James Collins, Scott Vickers and Charlie Creed-Miles discuss the film's origins, Shakespearean dialogue and intensely collaborative production process.

In an extensive feature from the set of King of the Iron Will, The Edinburgh Reporter speaks with Liam James Collins, Scott Vickers and Charlie Creed-Miles about the ideas, performances and creative partnership behind the film.

The conversation explores Collins' original vision of a king left alone after achieving everything through vengeance, Vickers' arrival as an immediate collaborator and the decision to develop the screenplay entirely in Shakespearean language. The cast and filmmakers also discuss the search for King Draven, the working relationship between the three men and the intensity of bringing the confrontation to life inside Dundas Castle.

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2 MARCH 2026

The Edinburgh Reporter Covers the Production at Dundas Castle

The Edinburgh Reporter Covers the Production at Dundas Castle

The Edinburgh Reporter marks the completion of filming at Dundas Castle and introduces the central conflict, locations and creative ideas behind King of the Iron Will.

The Edinburgh Reporter has featured King of the Iron Will following the completion of filming at Dundas Castle near South Queensferry, where the historic Keep became the interior of King Draven's remote stronghold.

The article introduces Charlie Creed-Miles as the fallen King Draven opposite Liam James Collins as King Baron, while exploring the question at the heart of the film: what happens when the determination to prove others wrong becomes the very force that poisons a person's victory? It also reflects on the atmosphere and history Dundas Castle brought to the production.

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11 FEBRUARY 2026

Principal Photography Wraps on King of the Iron Will

Principal Photography Wraps on King of the Iron Will

Filming concludes at two historic Scottish castles, bringing the medieval world of King of the Iron Will to life.

Principal photography has wrapped on King of the Iron Will following filming at Dundas Castle and Dunnottar Castle in Scotland.

Directed by Scott Vickers and photographed by cinematographer Robbie Jones, the production placed Liam James Collins and Charlie Creed-Miles inside authentic historic surroundings for the film's central confrontation between King Baron and King Draven.

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4 FEBRUARY 2026

King of the Iron Will Officially Announced

King of the Iron Will Officially Announced

Charlie Creed-Miles, Liam James Collins and Scott Vickers unite for an original Shakespearean medieval drama exploring revenge, power and the cost of victory.

King of the Iron Will has been officially announced, an original Shakespearean medieval drama created by Liam James Collins and directed by Scott Vickers.

The film stars Collins as King Baron opposite acclaimed British actor Charlie Creed-Miles as King Draven. Co-written and produced by Collins and Vickers, the story centres on a final confrontation between a victorious king and the fallen tyrant whose violence shaped the course of his life.

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4 FEBRUARY 2026

The Fan Carpet Announces King of the Iron Will

The Fan Carpet Announces King of the Iron Will

The Fan Carpet introduces the creative team and central conflict behind the Shakespearean medieval short film.

The Fan Carpet has announced King of the Iron Will, bringing together Charlie Creed-Miles, Liam James Collins and director Scott Vickers for an original Shakespearean story centred on two opposing kings.

The feature introduces Creed-Miles as King Draven opposite Collins as King Baron and presents the film as an ambitious independent drama exploring power, revenge, rivalry and legacy through classical language and cinematic historical storytelling.

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30 JULY 2025

Principal Photography Begins on King of the Iron Will

Principal Photography Begins on King of the Iron Will

Principal photography begins at Dunnottar Castle in Scotland, marking the first stage in bringing the medieval world of King of the Iron Will to the screen.

Principal photography is underway on King of the Iron Will, beginning on location at the historic Dunnottar Castle in Scotland.

The opening phase of production brings King Baron's world to life against the dramatic coastal landscape surrounding the castle. Created by Liam James Collins and developed in collaboration with director and co-writer Scott Vickers, the film marks the beginning of an ambitious independent production built around Shakespearean language, emotionally driven performances and the confrontation between two rival kings.

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