A new film recored in Suffolk which features Oscar winner Anna Paquin and Ray Winstone is set to be aired this month. 

Filmed across Suffolk A Bit of Light follows Paquin's character Ella, who is newly sober and living with her father (Winstone), having temporarily given up custody of her young daughters to her ex-husband and his new partner.

Cast and crew were spotted in Cherry Lane Park in Ipswich. 

Ipswich Star: Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer attending the world premiere of A Bit of Light at Curzon Soho, LondonAnna Paquin and Stephen Moyer attending the world premiere of A Bit of Light at Curzon Soho, London (Image: PA)

Residents in Leiston aslo spotted Winstone - well-known for fronting the adverts as the face of gambling firm bet365 - in Leiston.

Rachel Aldridge from Screen Suffolk said: "We were contacted by the production as Stephen Moyer really loved Cherry Lane Park above all the other parks in Ipswich. 

"We worked with residents and Ipswich Borough Council to close the roads. 

"It’s a popular dog walking spot so we worked with walkers to ensure they could still take a walk round their park when filming was taking place."

Film crews were also spotted recording scenes in Framlingham.

The film focuses on an unlikely friendship with a teenage boy.

Ipswich Star: Ray Winstone attending the world premiere of A Bit of Light at Curzon Soho, LondonRay Winstone attending the world premiere of A Bit of Light at Curzon Soho, London (Image: PA)

The film, directed by Stephen Moyer, had its premiere at the Raindance Film Festival on October 29 and goes on general release at the end of November.

Lucinda Thakrar from Picture Perfect Ltd produced the film and said: "It's always amazing to shoot locally and have the support of Screen Suffolk and all the residents.

"We love filming in Suffolk and as Picture Perfect is based here it makes so much sense.

"The people are great and the locations this county has to offer. 

"We are currently wrapping our 10th movie shot in the county and plan to do much more in 2023."