Eminently dramatic events and strong characters lured filmmaker Graham Pitt into the Tudor world. He explains the attraction
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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
Girlhood | strength, resilience, celebration and scrutiny
As the Girlhood season opens at the Exeter Phoenix, Professor Danielle Hipkins and Professor Fiona Handyside highlight themes and issues
Girlhood | a season of Girlhood on screen
Girlhood, a seasons of films, talks and events at the Exeter Phoenix will explore the cinematic experiences that describe being a girl
Single Ladies and Gents Society | new South West sitcom
Single Ladies and Gents Society is a new sitcom based in the South West devised by Sarah Gregor. The idea was born out of dating frustration
“All-time badass women inspirations” | Viva: Punk Rebel, 82
Viva: Punk Rebel 82 is Amanda Bluglass’s documentary of Cornwall’s punk royalty and inspiration Viva Hamnell, who is going strong now at 91
Torquay Museum Society lecture | The history of English Riviera Film Festival
The history of the English Riviera Film Festival was the subject of a Torquay Museum Society Lecture at Torquay Museum
Islands | new music video for Ollie Dixon embraces the present
Shot in North Devon, the music video for Islands by Ollie Dixon highlights our on going search and embracing the present
Handguns for Film workshop and training
Handguns for Film workshop and training is available from Swashbuckling Cornwall, giving you some of the skills for firearms in film
The Deadly Session | Jack Turner delves into the psychological
For The Deadly Session, filmmaker Jack Turner has turned to gritty, messed up psychology. He expains what inspired him
Ali & Ava | Triumphant (Regional Preview)
A regional preview of Ali & Ava at the Exeter Phoenix reveals a gentle, tender grown up love story that is an ultimate triumph
Arms & Armour for theatre and film: An Interactive Exhibition
Swashbuckling Cornwall is holding an interactive Arms & Armour for theatre and film exhbition at the Poly plus some workshops. Check it out
SCENE | Short film showcase for young filmmakers
SCENE is a short film showcase from BFI Film Academy South West is call films from South West filmmakers between 19 and 25
