

At A Glance
A contemporary, original festive film with a hamper full of laughs that is unafraid to show the foibles of families. Surviving Christmas with the Relatives is a charming, cinematic companion to get you into the Christmas spirit!
Film Details
Directed by James Dearden
Written by James Dearden
Released by Studio Soho
2018, 101 minutes, 15
In UK Cinemas Friday 30th November
Cast
Julian Ovenden as Dan
Gemma Whelan as Miranda
Joely Richardson as Lyla
Michael Landes as Trent
Sally Phillips as Miriam
Patricia Hodge as Aunt Peggy
Ronni Ancona as Vicky
James Fox as Uncle John
World Premiere Interviews
At the World Premiere Premiere Scene’s Claire Bueno and Anthony Bueno interview actors Gemma Whelan, Joely Richardson, Ronni Ancona and Michael Landes, Patricia Hodge and director James Dearden as they attend the red carpet event in Leicester Square, London.
Join us as we ask Gemma Whelan, Joely Richardson, Ronni Ancona and Michael Landes, Patricia Hodge and James Dearden about the multi-dimensional characters and the fun spent making this relatable Christmas flick.
“I think it was more fun for me that she was obviously so self obsessed and it was a comedy." - Joely Richardson
Cast & Crew - Interviews
Joely Richardson
Gemma Whelan
Ronni Ancona & Michael Landes
Patricia Hodge
James Dearden & Annabel Brooks
Claire Bueno
Claire Bueno is the author of CLEANIN’ UP THE TOWN: Remembering Ghostbusters. A Cast and Crew’s Memoir of Ghostbusters
As a film journalist, presenter and interviewer, Claire has moderated BAFTA, Royal Television Society (RTS), Women in Film and Television (WFTV), and Apple Store Q&As and hosted Comic Con panel talks.
Claire is the founder of Premiere Scene Magazine and has had the privilege of interviewing esteemed artists including Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sigourney Weaver, Emily Blunt, Samuel L Jackson, James Cameron and Andy Serkis.
As a media coach Claire works with leading personal publicists, HBO, Netflix, Warner Bros. Sky, ITV, Penguin Random House, Ebury, the BFI, and DDA, offering practical coaching sessions and safe environment for talent to perfect their interview technique before facing the press. She has extensive experience working with emerging and seasoned professionals and where English is not their first language.
Additionally, Claire is the producer of the critically acclaimed feature documentary CLEANIN’ UP THE TOWN: Remembering Ghostbusters and the upcoming TOO HOT TO HANDLE: Remembering Ghostbusters II.