'The New Girl' is a film set against the backdrop of a northern coal mining town in 1974 about a young artist who falls in love with a new girl from London, causing problems within his family.
The director and producer of The New Girl, Andy Simpso
n, said: "I was pleased with the response as dozens of people braved the weather to take part in a riot scene!
"The fighting shots were done on a separate day using a professional fight choreographer and stunt performers but our local crowds got a taste of the action with lots of running around and shouting."
The story takes place against the social and political back drop of south east Northumberland in the 1970s. The conflict between the authorities and striking miners was recreated at Woodhorn with extras donning 70s clothes and surrounded by picket line paraphernalia.
"We also had 1970s police uniforms and a 1969 bus to carry the non-striking workers. It was a big operation but everyone was enthusiastic and I'm really pleased with the results," Mr Simpson added.
Now that filming is complete that post-production process will begin.
The producers hope to take The New Girl to film festivals over the summer and release it to independent cinemas after that.
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