Before beginning a festival circuit, Marooned Awakening got its world premiere at Guernsey's Beau Sejour.

Game of Thrones actor Murray McArthur, Eastender's Tilly Keeper and Blackadder icon Tim McInnerny were joined by local actors Cameron Ashplant and Brian Webster on the red carpet.

The black-tie event celebrated the first British Film Institute-certified feature to be filmed and produced entirely in Guernsey for more than 20 years.

The movies showcases the island's familiar landmarks, including Petit Port, L’Ancresse, Fort Houmet, Fermain and town High street.

Lead actor Murray McArthur told Island FM he was impressed with the local crew:

"All the crew were in their twenties and I was really impressed with how professional they were.

I have worked around the world and the level of professionalism that the people on the crew showed is equal to anything I've seen before, so you can congratulate yourselves. Guernsey has done very well."

He added that Guernsey could become a popular hub for film-makers in the future:

"You've got some rugged areas, you've got some historical buildings, and all of those are food for the film industry. You've got everything you need on the island."

The psychological thriller follows a young journalist (played by Cameron Ashplant) investigating a boat accident. He uncovers more than he expected and begins to question his own perception of reality.

Marooned Awakening actors and film crew on the red carpet at Beau Sejour.

Local actor Cameron Ashplant says the filming process was a great experience:

"We had some quite complicated shoots on this. We had a night shoot with Murray filming on a boat out at Portelet. It's through these weird and wacky experiences that you learn how they deal with getting into character and cope with adapting in the space.

He added that the film is giving Guernsey great global exposure:

It's already been picked up by Deadline Hollywood and Variety which is great. In both these articles, they referenced the fact that it was all filmed quite authentically here in Guernsey. Hopefully, once the film gets in the festival circuit, there will be some more reviews and some more coverage."

The film is produced by Across the Channel Productions and Ivy Gate Films.