Shell Michael Smiley as Hugh Joseph Mawle as Pete Iain De Caestecker as Adam Paul Hickey as Robert Kate Dickie as Clare Morven Christie as Young Mother Tam Dean Burn as Trucker Filming In 2011, filming began on location in the Scottish Highlands near the village of Badcaul, situated beside the sea loch Little Loch Broom. For the film, Production Designer Jamie Lapsley designed a purpose built garage which was constructed on a viewpoint overlooking the loch and the spectacular Beinn Ghobhlach on the peninsula opposite. The Destitution Road footage was shot near Fain. Critical reaction Before its release Shell was nominated for three awards at the 2012 BFI London Film Festival, including the Best Newcomer award for lead Chloe Pirrie. Director Scott Graham is nominated for the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the 67th British Academy Film Awards. References External links Jamie Lapsley Sail Mhòr at www.walkhighlands.co.uk 2012 films Films set in Scotland Scottish films British independent films 2010s English-language films 2010s British films