“The whole thing is a wild ride” | Kenjo McCurtain
Kenjo McCurtain highlights connections in a world of loneliness. His Automation was a winner at ERFF. Now he’s got a feature under his belt
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
English Riviera Film Festival | 7th edition of South Coast fest
The English Riviera Film Festival is open for its 7th edition of promoting and supporting film and filmmakers of the South West and beyond
English Riviera film fest / screenings and events
The English Riviera film fest is back and online, where it’s sure to generate the same inclusive atmophere with it’s excting film content
Loki’s Game | Johan Nayar on the action dance short
Loki’s Game combines action and choreography for a tale about the Norse god of mayhem. Co-director Johan Nayar tells describes the shoot
English Riviera Film Festival 2020 nominees
English Riviera Film Festival 2020 has announced its nominees for prizes, with a range of cracking films. Check out what’s in competition
South West Filmathon Thing Prizes!
What would a competition be without prizes. And there’s a load of fantastic prizes on offer for filmmakers in the South West Filmathon Thing
Morale boosting and bursting with info: ERFF Show interviews
From the English Riviera Film Festival’s John Tomkins, the ERFF Show offers a series of interviews that are full of information and inspiration
Marek Kawula capturing images our eyes would never see
Marek Kawula is a Devon filmmaker who gazed at the stars for his Time is the Enemy film. We asked about his inspiration and future plans
Kayleigh Gibbons talks Featherweight, realism and honesty
Featherweight is an animation that uses engaging characters and dark humour to explore grief and loss. We asked Kayleigh Gibbons why she made it
Allowing the story to shine: Vanessa Bailey talks about Bus Stop
Vanessa Bailey went on ‘an unexpected journey’ to create the short film Bus Stop. We ask her about it, and why filmmakers should take control
An unknown future: Jamie Hughes on his doc Horarium
Filmmaker Jamie Hughes took to a Benedictine community to explore themes of companionship, religion and an unknown future. We spoke to him about the film
The Witch’s Mask: Paul Westwood on a story waiting to be told
Writer and director Paul Westwood unearthed the story of the Witch’s Mask, but it came to him during a dream. We spoke to him about developing the film
David Yorke: ‘My passion gives me the energy and drive I need’
Safekeeping is a short film by David Yorke about a brother and sister on the run. We chatted to him about the film and what makes him tick
Classic crime at Torquay Museum for English Riviera Film Fest
Classic crime films exploring the wide darkness and depth of human naughtiness is explored at Torquay Museum for the English Riviera Film Festival
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
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
The absurdity and despair of grief played out in Baobab’s award-winning Flies
Baobab are looking decidedly at middle age. It’s a tumultuous time. Their film Flies is an arresting face up to the despair and absurdity of grief
‘Torbay was there right at the beginning of film history’
The history of film in Torbay will be explored by Kevin Dixon at Artizan Gallery during the English Riviera Film Festival
Serious about whimsy, Jamie Harry Scrutton on poetry, animation and doing things his own wittyful way
Jamie Harry Scrutton combines animation and poetry for a live multi-media event about whimsy. We caught up with him for some serious questions
2 weeks of film events at the English Riviera Film Festival 2018
The English Riviera Film Festival not only has an opening day full to overflowing, but there are two weeks of film-related events in Torbay
Catch Beard Envy at the English Riviera Film Festival
The screening of the short Beard Envy at the English Riviera Film Festival is something of a homecoming for the eccentric flick
Classic horror Borley Rectory at the English Riviera Film Fest
Borley Rectory is fast becoming a cult classic horror flick, and it’s making a special appearance at the English Riviera Film Festival
English Riviera Film Festival and awards puts Torbay on the film fest map
With a whole week of activities culminating in awards, the English Riviera Film Festival is putting Torbay firmly on the film festival map
‘Time-capsule historic cinema’: Paignton Picture House
The Paignton Picture House is thought to be one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas in Europe. Go behind the scenes of this time-capsule cinema as part of the English Riviera Film Fest
Get under the skin of demon ScareyCrows and behind the veil of a paranormal thriller at the Eng Riviera Film Fest
The English Riviera Film Festival is hosting Diana and Lucy Townsend at Cockington Court for them to talk about their experiences of making horror
‘Don’t waste your time making other people’s dreams’: working class filmmaker Ashley Thorpe offers advice at Eng Riviera Film Fest
Filmmaker Ashley Thorpe has had quite a ride, join him for his ‘filmmakers progress’, with tips and insight in the film industry at Cockington Court as part of the English Riviera Film Festival
A day of film in Torquay for under £5! English Riviera Film Fest offers a full Saturday of events for all
The English Riviera Film Festival is having a Saturday overflowing with film activity and screenings in Torquay
A golden trail for film in the English Riviera Film Festival
The seven days and six venues of the 2017 English Riviera Film Festival offer a golden opportunity for The Bay’s film fans
Cinematic past and future meet at the 2017 English Riviera Film Festival
English Riviera Film Festival 2017 is set to transform the Bay with a multiple venue week of film that looks to the past and future
