A University of Exeter student, Elliott Hasler, is already making a big impact in the film industry as the UK’s youngest feature film director, with an acclaimed film critic labelling him as “the next Steven Spielberg.”
[Read more…] about Exeter student Elliott Hasler hailed as the “the next Spielberg”Exeter Picturehouse heads to the Double Locks pub
The summer’s not over just yet as the Picturehouse Outdoor cinema pitches up in the idyllic canal-side setting of the Double Locks pub for three nights of cinema under the stars.
[Read more…] about Exeter Picturehouse heads to the Double Locks pubChristopher Evangelou: ‘every successful actor has had a different path’
Christopher Evangelou has made the transition from professional boxer to professional actor. Not only is he in the Devon-based film Card Dead, but Guy Ritchie has also spotted his talents, and he’s already got behind the camera. We caught up with him to find out the difference between life in the ring and life on screen
[Read more…] about Christopher Evangelou: ‘every successful actor has had a different path’Does ‘Poldark effect’ threaten sense of Cornish identity?
A researcher is examining how Cornish people are affected by the rewriting of history and identity in TV programmes like Poldark – and the influx of visitors drawn to the county’s scenic filming locations.
[Read more…] about Does ‘Poldark effect’ threaten sense of Cornish identity?The 7 best movies featuring animals
The British public love animals and films, so combining the two means we’re onto a winner, right? It doesn’t matter what the animal is, we fall in love. However, for movie makers, getting a creature to play the lead role can prove a difficult task. While you can send a human away to learn their lines, it’s not quite as simple with animals.
[Read more…] about The 7 best movies featuring animalsLinda Mason: documentary humanises and builds empathy
Linda Mason is capturing an intimate portrayal of British farming life in her film Lifelong Farmer, part of North Devon Moving Image‘s Down on the Farm commission. We caught up with her to find out about the importance of keeping a film record of life and how hard it is to make a film in the midst of cows
[Read more…] about Linda Mason: documentary humanises and builds empathyAlmodovar’s Pain & Glory celebrated at Picturehouse
The Picturehouse chain, including the Exeter Picturehouse has an exclusive preview of Pedro Almodovar’s Pain & Glory, the latest flick from ‘the master of melodrama’.
[Read more…] about Almodovar’s Pain & Glory celebrated at PicturehouseSouth of Devon Films: tapping into pockets of culture
South Of Devon Films are a collective of independent filmmakers offering a different vision of the South West. It’s a vision that includes folklore, modern life, the mundane and the extraordinary. We caught up with Russel Cleave (Rusty) of South Of Devon Films to talk about their latest film, Whistler, and what excites them as filmmakers
[Read more…] about South of Devon Films: tapping into pockets of cultureThe Hurlers: companionship and belonging in sci fi thriller
The Hurlers is a beautiful post-apocalyptic sci fi thriller that touches on companionship, community and a search for identity. We chatted to filmmakers James Chegwyn and Mitchell Snell to find out what inspired them and what it was like working in Cornwall
[Read more…] about The Hurlers: companionship and belonging in sci fi thrillerGrace Hancock: ‘Think of music is a visual thing’
Musician and film composer Grace Hancock is as at home with gritty, sci fi as she is with the Lion King, or a snappy jingle. We caught up with her to find out how she goes about making an ideal movie score
[Read more…] about Grace Hancock: ‘Think of music is a visual thing’The first Surprise Film at Exeter Picturehouse!
If, like us, you’re surprised to see so many mainstream films at the Picturehouse chain, then this might seem nothing new. But Exeter Picturehouse is due for a surprise screening. You pay your money and you take your chance… a bit like normal. No! This is a surprise. And here are the details. Well, as much was we know…
[Read more…] about The first Surprise Film at Exeter Picturehouse!Steve Aaron-Sipple: ‘So many brilliant stories to be told’
Steve Aaron-Sipple is in the indie feature Card Dead. Previous roles include getting a bit bawdy in the last One Direction video, being in Cuckoo with Andie MacDowell and Greg Davies and as part of the award-winning web series Horizon. We chat about gambling, acting and joking
[Read more…] about Steve Aaron-Sipple: ‘So many brilliant stories to be told’James Cox: ‘Documentary storytelling relies on human emotion’
By exploring traditional, sustainable farming in his documentary, James Cox is also highlighting the challenges ahead for farmers. For his Down on the Farm commission from North Devon Moving Image (NDMI). James got in touch with a farming family of 5 generations. He tells us about what he’s learned and how Brexit was broached.
[Read more…] about James Cox: ‘Documentary storytelling relies on human emotion’Cars used across multiple movies
From James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 to the DeLorean DMC-12 that rose to fame from the Back to the Future trilogy, there have been some truly iconic movie cars over the years. However, many vehicles that we instantly know from films only featured in one picture or were kept limited to just one franchise. Therefore, join new Aston Martin dealership Grange as they focus on the cars which have kept on appearing on the big screen time and time again in so many different films…
[Read more…] about Cars used across multiple moviesTim Thorne talks Card Dead – the sequel to Killing Lionel
With Card Dead ready to shoot, we caught up with writer director Tim Thorne to find out where the sequel to his first feature, Killing Lionel, picks up
[Read more…] about Tim Thorne talks Card Dead – the sequel to Killing LionelJames Bond Villains: A Crime Against Fashion?
When you think of sharp suits with the best tailoring, your mind will naturally travel to Bond, James Bond. From Sean Connery sporting his own tailor’s handiwork, to the Italian made-to-measure Brioni suits on Daniel Craig, James Bond is certainly one of the best-dressed characters on the big screen.
[Read more…] about James Bond Villains: A Crime Against Fashion?The 5 best UK gardens and landscapes to visit from motion pictures
Many famous buildings across the UK have been used as stunning backdrops in movie productions. Mentmore Towers in Buckinghamshire became the Dark Knight’s Wayne Manor in Batman and scenes in Durham Cathedral became the classroom for a well-known wizard and his friends in Harry Potter.
[Read more…] about The 5 best UK gardens and landscapes to visit from motion picturesNewlyn PZ International Film Festival looks to 2020
The Cornish filmmakers category of the Newlyn PZ International Film Festival was a sell out in April 2019. Now the festival is gearing up for 2020 when it will be in Penzance. So get your films in and book your seats.
[Read more…] about Newlyn PZ International Film Festival looks to 2020Reclaim The Frame obsession ticket giveaway
To celebrate this month’s #ReclaimTheFrame showcase of women & obsession as part of BFI’s #FilmFeelsObsession season we’re giving away a pair of tickets to the Vintage Double Bill: Women and Obsession at the Exeter Phoenix!
[Read more…] about Reclaim The Frame obsession ticket giveawayCelebs and their supplements …
We all slob out from time to time, so isn’t it lucky we’re not followed around by the paparazzi! For celebs and film and TV stars, it’s a different ball-game altogether, always having to look their best.
[Read more…] about Celebs and their supplements …South of Devon Films take on Cornish folklore with crowdfunder
An independent filmmaking collective, South of Devon Films, is looking to put their take of Cornish folklore on film, and they need your help.
[Read more…] about South of Devon Films take on Cornish folklore with crowdfunderBorley Rectory stunning horror doc goes to Blu-ray
You can bring on of the country’s most haunted house right into your home as Borley Rectory goes on Blu-ray.
[Read more…] about Borley Rectory stunning horror doc goes to Blu-rayThe impact of blockbuster films and big budget shows on towns and cities
One of the many great thing’s movies have the potential to do is place unknown gems on the global map, for good or for bad, transporting them to new settings and giving them the feeling of entering the movie itself. Quite often, movie producers scout real-world locations in an attempt to increase the authenticity of the motion picture, implementing the natural backdrops into scenes that can often be seen in action-adventure films.
[Read more…] about The impact of blockbuster films and big budget shows on towns and citiesDormant review: brooding menace of an ideal prequel
In a humdrum suburban world where cat-sitting seems to be the height of excitement, people are going missing. You’d think that would be the warning to new comer Jordan Long. Instead he’s advised to watch out for the feisty racoons. As if that was the height of his problems. But all is not how it seems in the movie Dormant
[Read more…] about Dormant review: brooding menace of an ideal prequelDoc Society for non-fiction funding coming to Exeter
‘We are dedicated to the impact of art and the art of impact,’ says the Doc Society, who support documentaries with info, cash and expertise. And they are coming to Exeter, courtesy of the Filmmakers Lab, to share tips, knowledge and encouragement for non-fiction filmmakers.
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