Lloyd formed production company Red-Roar Films in 1988 born from his passion to tell stories which are rarely seen or heard on mainstream platforms. It was created principally to train and develop the skills of the unemployed and minority groups interested in a career in the film and television industry. It was supported by Arts Council and Local Authority funding, private foundations and sponsorship.
Red-Roar Films is very active today producing original dramas, comedies and documentaries. They have been involved recently in shooting and editing the John Robb interviews (with guests such as Shaun Ryder) and with rock bands such as ‘Honeyfeet’.
The extensive Red-Roar Films archive has been used in many television documentaries, such as ‘Rik Mayall - Lord of Misrule’ (2014) and ‘How The Young Ones Changed Comedy’ (2018). Part of the archive was broadcast again in 2024 as part of a documentary featuring ‘Bottom’ (Crook Studios for Channel 5)
Lloyd has written, produced and directed many large-scale films featuring actors such as Rik Mayall, Tom Watt, Ken Morley and Fiona Allen. The films have been screened on television, at the Brixton Ritzy, Leeds Playhouse, Bradford Museum of Film and TV, The Odeon, Showcase and Cornerhouse Cinemas in Manchester.
Lloyd Peters (far left) directs the John Robb interview with rock influencer Gabe Gurnsey. (Red-Roar Films/Sparkle Street Projects 2021)
Concrete Chariots
Lloyd wrote, directed and produced Concrete Chariots which was commissioned by the Manchester Olympic Festival to support the city’s 1990 Olympic bid. It was screened by Granada Television in July 1991 and achieved critical acclaim and large audience ratings. It is one of the first broadcast independent films celebrating an all-black cast in the major roles.
Other Red-Roar Films for you to enjoy:
Stranger With Her, commissioned by Manchester International Festival. Screened at the Odeon and Cornerhouse cinemas, Manchester.
“…an audacious piece of work, heavily influenced by Expressionism….imaginatively handled…” (Kevin Bourke, Manchester Evening News)
Now You See Her, dance film commissioned by Salford University. Starring Lisa Cullen.
Concrete Chariots, commissioned by The Manchester Olympic Festival, broadcast by Granada Television. Screened at Showcase and Cornerhouse cinemas.
Wishbone, commissioned by Leeds International Film Festival. Starring Tom Watt, Rik Mayall and Ken Morley.
Maurice Dobbs Makes A Movie, commissioned by Leeds International Film Festival. Screened at Brixton Ritzy, London; Brunswick Cinema, Leeds; National Museum of Film and Television, Bradford.
The Gift, starring Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson, excerpts screened on BBC TV and UK Gold.
Le Chat In The Loo, starring Rik Mayall, excerpts screened on BBC TV and UK Gold.
To view or broadcast any Red-Roar Films email Lloyd Peters via the