The Poldark effect and the associated change of heritage along with overtourism could be having an effect on Cornish culture and identity
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The 7 best movies featuring animals
From man’s best friend (read ‘people’s’ best friend), to killer whales (not really whales), here are 7 of the top movies featuring animals
Linda Mason: documentary humanises and builds empathy
Inquisitive cows and a life rich in tradition are key to Linda Mason’s Lifelong Farmer doc, part of North Devon Moving Image’s Down on the Farm Commission
Almodovar’s Pain & Glory celebrated at Picturehouse
Pedro Almodovar’s Pain & Glory is getting an exclusive early screening at the Picturehouse cinemas followed by a season of just some of his great films
South of Devon Films: tapping into pockets of culture
South of Devon Films are tap into pockets of culture in the South West often overlooked by mainstream media. We chatted to Russell Cleave about their films
The Hurlers: companionship and belonging in sci fi thriller
The Hurlers is a sci fi thriller filmed in Cornwall. We spoke to filmmakers James Chegwyn and Mitchell Snell about companionship, community and belonging,
Grace Hancock: ‘Think of music is a visual thing’
Film music is ‘like a tapestry woven into the visuals’ says composer Grace Hancock. We chat to her about her approach to creating a score
The first Surprise Film at Exeter Picturehouse!
Surprise at the Exeter Picturhouse when you pays your money to be treated to a new film of your not choosing. It’s a hotly anticipated surprise!
Steve Aaron-Sipple: ‘So many brilliant stories to be told’
Actor Steve Aaron-Sipple is in the Indie film Card Dead. We caught up with him to catch acting, gambling, telling jobs and the future of Indie film
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 Loft Club… remember their Heart’s Desire
The Loft Club Heart’s Desire video was filmed in Exeter’s RAMM, and with so much for the band to look forward to, we thought we’d look back, museum-style
Irene’s Ghost: moving and uplifting doc of family and friendship
Irene’s Ghost is a touching, personal and uplifting film about the search for a lost mother and female friendship. It’s at the Poly, Falmouth, with a Q&A
English Riviera Film Festival is getting bigger – 5 this year!
The English Riviera Film Festival is getting all grown up and moving into new digs. Check out the hi-tec venue and expanded programme for its fifth year
The making of: Awakening – Sound of the Sirens video
The Sound of the Sirens and director Dom Lee tells us how they managed to created the fabulous duos in the music video for the single of Awakenings
The Cold Blue WW2 doc takes you on B-17 missions in Europe
The Cold Blue is a new documentary featuring recently discovered remastered footage from director William Wyler shot during WWII combat missions
Encounters: Deaf shorts showcase in Exeter
The Encounters’ Deaf shorts showcase is travelling to Exeter. The carefully curated new collection of live action short films aims to normalise on screen D/deafness. Plus tell pretty dramatic stories in the process.
Admiration and praise greets The Smugglers of Mousehole
The Smugglers of Mousehole, a family adventure inspired by Cornwall and shot in and around Mousehole had a stunning premiere and charity screenings
South West FilmMail newsletter to promote film collaboration
South West FilmMail is a new email newsletter to promote collaboration in the film community by sharing films, videos, showreels and opportunities
¡Viva! Spanish and Latin American Festival in Cornwall
Viva Spanish and Latin American film fest is in Cornwall with the film Ana de dias at Calstock Arts as part of Home celebration of women in global cinema
A war without weapons: Jon Seal on The Teachers’ Protest
Jon Seal has directed the documentary The Teachers’ Protest about the mass civil disobedience in Norway against Nazi education during the Second World War
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