Sensibility is an ambitious vision for a first film, but it was the right story for Ben Kernow to tell. He explains why
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Long Way Back | intelligent and unique road movie
Long Way Back is a rarity, a UK road movie that is intelligently told with an emotional punch and a coming of old age
Exeter Cinema Heritage | what cinema means projection
Young people in Exeter explored what cinema means to them for the Exeter Cinema Heritage Project. There are projections of what they created
Feel the fear… | Harry Dexter on getting into acting
Harry Dexter picked up his passion later in life. He chatted to us about his experience of getting into acting
Exeter Cinema Heritage Project | rich culture shared
Exeter Cinema Heritage Project has been capturing the stories and experiences of cinema-going in the city to share
Lux Æterna | Spinning Path celebrates niche films
Lux Æterna was shown to a private group at Studio 74, Exeter Phoenix, to guage the interest in sharing niche films
Outdoor cinema this summer
Get out to the magic of outdoor cinema in the South West this summer. There are some epic films in ideal locations. Ahh, those summer nights
Suit Yourself | clothes come to life in Alister Malcolm’s comedy
Alister Malcolm was inspired by his prom suit for the short film Suit Yourself. He explains how it inspired him
Between The Lines | a musical literary adventure
Between The Lines is a new short musical film. Dom Lee and Grace Hancock explain how the epic idea came together
Female-focused digital film fest | Cine Sisters
Cine Sisters SW is aiming to create Plymouth’s first female-focused digital film festival! They have a crowdfunder you can support and share
Indie cinema magic | Studio 74’s Claire Horrocks casts spells
Claire Horrocks is the programmer at indie cinema Studio 74 at the Exeter Phoenix. She explains what it takes to provide magical cinema
Events, characters and risk | Graham Pitt on his Tudor films
Eminently dramatic events and strong characters lured filmmaker Graham Pitt into the Tudor world. He explains the attraction
BIG vs SMALL | sensitivity and strength in debut feature doc
BIG vs SMALL is the debut documentary feature from Finish director Minna Dufton, it’s sensitive, strong and empowering
Swashbuckling Cornwall | the cut and thrust of screen combat
Swashbuckling Cornwall share skills, showmanship and love of heritage. We spoke to Henry Austwick about the cut and thrust of swash ‘n’ buckle
4 new LGBTQ shorts from Devon and Cornwall premiere
Four brand new LGBT shorts from Devon and Cornwall writers Downstage Write’s Write Out Loud programme are premiering in Exeter
Dark Shadows Review – Depp in Devon
It’s time to take another look at Dark Shadows, the Tim Burton directed Johnny Depp vehicle that saw him pale into the role
Last Orders | power, memory, threat and absurdity
The absurdity of memory and power is the theme of Last Orders is the debut feature of Baobab Theatre. Writer Phil John explains
PCA students win in RTS Devon & Cornwall Student Television Awards
Students from across the BA (Hons) Film & Screen Arts degree at Plymouth College of Art have won awards at this year’s Royal Television Society Devon & Cornwall Student Television Awards 2022.
Ryan Noire | finding new truth in film
Ryan Noire rekindled his love of performance through martial arts and combat. Now he’s writing, directing and producing
Wild Tour of Devon | doc of extraordinary journey premieres
Wild Tour of Devon is the film of Daniel Bye and Boff Whalley running from venue to venue during their These Hills Are Ours tour
Amor y Vida | upbeat lesson on life
Amor y Vida, the new short frilm from John Tomkins, is a colourful and straightforward look at fate and being true to yourself
Vicki Helyar | ‘It’s me turned up to 11’
Vicki Helyar began writing and directing as a way to create better roles for herself. She talks about filmmaking and her new series Abnormal
Everybody understands monsters | Radi Nikolov on film
Radi Nikolov brings characters out of the shadows using the language of film. He tells us how and why an engineer ended up in filmmaking
Cabaret | timely return of cult masterpiece
Cabaret is making a return to the big screen to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Helen Tope offers a reminder of the cult success
Nowhere | Tim Seyfert directs hyper-realistic, emotional feature
Tim Seyfert is directing Nowhere, his feature debut. Filmed in Cornwall, he told us about the hyper-realistic, semi-autobiographical story
one thousand birds symphony | short film screened for Bloom
Sound Gallery Studios will be presenting ‘one thousand birds symphony’ by Exeter-based artist/producer/musician GRICE at Exeter Phoenix
Holding On | Pattern Pusher battle camera trickery
Behind the scenes with Pattern Pusher as they battle camera trickery and practical effects in their new music video Holding On
Only Time Can Tell | bleak and beautiful short by Kieran Sebille
Director Kieran Sebille has taken a deep gaze into worst case climate change with his short Only Time Can Tell. He tells us why
Doubt Buys The Whiskey | Call for films in SW screening event
Doubt Buys The Whiskey is a new film by Radi Nikolov. He’s creating a screening and networking event for its premiere and wants you films!
Boris Karloff: The Many Faces of a Film Icon
Boris Karloff: The Many Faces of a Film Icon – an online symposiumon to explore the life and career of an enduring figure of screen culture
Shuttlecock | Short Of The Week
Shuttlecock, the much-garnered multi-award winning short comedy is getting it’s online premiere at Short Of The Week
Plantasia | magical and self-affirming trip by Justin McAulay
In Plantasia, Justin McAulay has created a dramatic short that explores existing and comfort, with a charismatic succulent
