Looking for Eric for Cherry. The film was shot on location in Greater Manchester by Loach's company Sixteen Films. The film competed in the main competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. It had its UK premiere on 1 June in Lowry Outlet Mall in Salford Quays, attended by Eric Cantona, and was the gala presentation at the opening night of the Sydney Film Festival on 3 June. The film was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 12 June. The film was scheduled to be shown at the Melbourne International Film Festival, but five days before opening night Loach withdrew it
Looking for Alibrandi (film) his motorcycle), the Scots College and Kincoppal School were also used throughout the film, the main Quadrangle of University of Sydney (the John Barton and Josephine Alibrandi scene), Village Cinema (Jacob and Josie's date) and Oporto (where Josie works part-time). The film, while not well known in international markets, has received critical acclaim for its insights into both the second-generation-migrant experience and the universal human condition. "Looking for Alibrandi" was Kate Woods' directorial debut in film; Woods was acclaimed for "giving [the film's] multicultural terrain the true respect and depth it deserves." "Looking for Alibrandi" won five awards at the