A Wirral firm is to sponsor the world premiere of a film inspired by the music of a 1970s icon.

Bolan’s Shoes, produced by local independent film company Buffalo Dragon, features music by the pioneers of the decade's glam rock movement, Marc Bolan’s T-Rex, and is designed as a celebration of that era’s culture.

However, much like Marc Bolan’s own legacy, who died in a road accident in 1977, its glitter is dimmed by the tragic repercussions of a deadly road accident and the question of what might have been.

The story celebrates the enduring legacy of childhood experiences and the deep bonds of sibling love.

The fllm's world premiere is sponsored by Carpenters Group, providers of insurance and legal services, which has an office in Birkenhead. 

The firm supports Merseyside-based mental health charity Sean’s Place.

The plan is for the producers of Bolan's Shoes to raise the profile of the charity, fundraise & shine the spotlight on work they do and mental health awareness generally. 

Donna Scully, Carpenters Group director, said: "When we were approached by Liverpool-based, Buffalo Dragon about being headline sponsor for the premier of the wonderful movie ‘Bolan’s Shoes’ and found out they would be supporting 'Sean’s Place', it was a no-brainer.

"It ticks so many boxes for us with its huge connection to Liverpool, its support of the brilliant work Debbie and the team at Sean’s Place do to support mental health in Liverpool and supporting the arts which has taken a huge hit with the pandemic.

"We’ve worked with Sean’s Place since Debbie set it up during the pandemic so it’s wonderful to see them get the platform and support from this project.

"We at Carpenters Group are very much looking forward to being involved.”

Terri Dwyer, Buffalo Dragon co-owner and Bolan's Shoes producer, said: "Sometimes you meet people and you just know straight away that you’re all on the same page in trying to achieve the same thing and do something really special.

"This was the feeling I got when I meet Donna Scully and her team at Carpenters Group. We are all delighted to be working with them."

'Bolan's Shoes' world premiere is on Thursday September 14 in Liverpool.

For more about Buffalo Dragon and Bolan's Shoes, click here 

For more about Sean's Place, click here