In The Seats With...Simon West for 'Skyfire'

Sometimes you've just got the itch to watch people running away from stuff that's blowing up... On this episode we get the distinct pleasure to talk with director Simon West about his new Chinese language action thriller hitting VOD platforms this week; 'Skyfire'. In 'Skyfire' a young scientist (Hannah Quinlivan) invents a cutting-edge volcanic warning system and returns to the tropical island where her mother tragically died, hoping she can prevent future deaths. The island is now home to the world's only volcano theme park and resort, the brainchild of its reckless owner Jack (Jason Isaacs). Chaos soon erupts when the once dormant volcano starts to rumble. It’s a battle with nature to get off the island while fiery death and destruction rains down from the mountain. This is a unique experience as we get to see an English language director make a Chinese language film. When we sat down with Simon we asked him about exactly that, the lost art of the action movie (on a budget) and so very much more...