Newlyn PZ International Film Festival is preparing for 2020, building on its momentum and calling for submissions for the fest in the extreme South West
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Reclaim The Frame obsession ticket giveaway
There’s a ticket giveaway to the Reclaim The Frame obsession double bill at the Exeter Phoenix. All you have to do is name one of your obsessions
Celebs and their supplements …
Living a life in the public eye on film, TV or as a common or garden celebrity can take its toll. Which is why so many turn to supplements
South of Devon Films take on Cornish folklore with crowdfunder
South of Devon Films, an independent collective of filmmakers, has taken up a crowdfunder to tell the story of Cornish folklore on film
Borley Rectory stunning horror doc goes to Blu-ray
Borley Rectory is a stunning animated documentary about the most haunted house in the UK. Now it’s going on Blu-ray and it’s already topping the chart
The impact of blockbuster films and big budget shows on towns and cities
Location can be key for a film or TV series. And that exposure can be key for towns and cities. Just look at Poldark did for Cornwall. Here are some more
Dormant review: brooding menace of an ideal prequel
Dormant is a film of brooding darkness and twists ‘n’ turns. It’s an ideal, low-key prequel to a webseries and entertains on its own terms
Doc Society for non-fiction funding coming to Exeter
The Doc Society, which offers support and funding to non-fiction films (documentaries) are sharing their knowledge in Exeter at the Filmmakers Lab
Bait: ‘ravishing’ film gets early South West screenings
Bait, a flm by Mark Jenkin, is getting some excellent reviews. Filmed in Cornwall, it’s only fitting the film gets early South West screenings and Q&As
The Teachers’ Protest: documentary a different kind of war story
The Teachers’ Protest is a historical feature documentary about the resistance shown by Norwegian teachers during the Nazi occupation of Norway
Chase down the Pursuit of Happiness in Exeter
The lengths people go to in the Pursuit of Happiness is amazing. A series of films at the Exeter Phoenix shows just how far. Get the thrills from your seat
Immersive orchestra at the Paignton Picture House
Paignton Picture House used to house a 21 piece orchestra. Now with Electric Sound Palace it will house a 21 piece immersive orchestra event. Here’s how
Ben Tallamy: ‘We love film for a character or a moment’
Multi-talented Ben Tallamy talks about capturing an emotional and creative honesty in his short film All That Remains and the lessons of Shields of Justice
Free round-table discussion with international filmmakers
There’s a free round-table discussion for local filmmakers at Plymouth Arts Cinema with international filmmakers Ewa Banaszkiewicz and Mateusz Dymek
Secrets of becoming a full-time filmmaker revealed
In Hollywood on a Budget John Tomkins will share his secrets of how he turned his passion for making movies into being a full-time filmmaker
Vee Vimolmal: ‘Cornwall is so beautiful and cinematic’
Vee Vimolmal is an international actor based in Cornwall. She stars in Tangent Room, a cult sci-fi shot in Sweden. We got in touch to ask about the film
Bumble: Female Film Force finalists + new mentoring scheme
Bumble has announced the long short list of the Female Film Force finalists along with details of a new mentoring scheme to support more women into film
Adrian Cabello: It’s only natural to explore and film Cornwall
Adrian Cabello was drawn to filming Cornwall and he’s created a fantastic journey around the stunning county. We asked him how he managed it
Diverse stories, unique voices: Two Short Nights commissions
The Two Short Nights commissions for 2019 have all been announced. The films cover a wide range of topics, ideas and subjects, all with unique takes.
Songbird: Cobie Smulders stars in new Falmouth based film
Cobie Smulders stars in the coming-of-older-age film Songbird, shot in Cornwall and directed by Falmouth-based filmmaker Jamie Adams
The Smugglers of Mousehole: adventure film premiere
Cornish film The Smugglers of Mousehole is an exciting crowdfunded family adventure film – all about Cornwall, by Cornwall, for Cornwall, says the blurb.
Aisles of dogs… cinema gets dog-friendly screening
You and your pooch can now pop off to a dog-friendly screening of Pick of the Litter at the Exeter Picturehouse. Sounds like everyone is in for some treats
Reclaim The Frame Exeter launch for film influencers
Reclaim The Frame Exeter launches with a special screening of Wild Rose for all those who want to catch great flicks, events and influence film
Tangent Room, Swedish indie sci-fi get Calstock Arts screening
Tangent Room, a mult-award winning Swedish indie sci fi, is getting a special Cornwall screening at Calstock Arts, followed by a Q&A with the director