10 years of Ocean Film Festival tour
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BANFF Online Collection 4 | BANFF Mountain Film Festival Review
By Lauren Stenning There is something to be said about watching a collection of adventure films at a time when weÔÇÖre barely allowed to leave the house. Six films into BANFFÔÇÖs fourth online collection and I have to say, I was not prepared for the level of emotional investment I had subconsciously made, so get ready to be transfixed. What ties all eight films together … Continue reading BANFF Online Collection 4 | BANFF Mountain Film Festival Review
BANFF Online Collection 3 | BANFF Mountain Film Festival Review
By Josephine von Jascheroff The third online collection of the Banff Film Festival adventure films showcases heart-warming tales of achievement and personal growth while taking you on an epic trip of some of the most beautiful, yet often over-looked, destinations in the world. The six short films vary in length and location but feature the same comedic narration that takes viewers behind the scenes of … Continue reading BANFF Online Collection 3 | BANFF Mountain Film Festival Review
BANFF Online Collection 2 | BANFF Mountain Film Festival Review
By Amelia Field Second up in the BANFF collection of handpicked adventure films we have a range from across the world, from Kyrgyzstan to North America. A range of activities, including trail running and surfing, are included in this collection but the constant that remains throughout is the theme of endurance and a will to succeed leading to an inspiring set of films. The collection … Continue reading BANFF Online Collection 2 | BANFF Mountain Film Festival Review
BANFF Online Collection 1 | BANFF Mountain Film Festival Review
By Alexia Barrett The thrill of travel, the inspiration of a journey and the adrenaline that comes with the extreme. All of that is brought out in the BANFF Mountain film festivalÔÇÖs first online collection, which is made up of five handpicked adventure films: Sand in the Sky, The Mirnavator, The Lorax project, The Last Honey Hunter, and Snowflake. This first collection gives us 90 … Continue reading BANFF Online Collection 1 | BANFF Mountain Film Festival Review
Banff Mountain Film Festival 2020 | Preview
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back for 2020 with a brand new selection of adventure films! With events all across the UK and Ireland until the 26th of May, the festival brings you the most inspirational stories told through stunning cinematography from the wildest corners of the planet. The short films are a must-watch for anyone who loves adventures, and every evening is ÔÇ£a … Continue reading Banff Mountain Film Festival 2020 | Preview
The Iris Prize Film Festival Returns to Cardiff for Another Year of LGBTQ+ Films
By Tabitha Jukes The wonderful world of the Iris Prize six-day film Festival returns to Cardiff on the 8th-13th October 2019. Celebrating her 13th birthday, Iris, like the great cinematic genre, is truly coming of age, bigger, brighter and badder than ever before. This year has seen the Iris Prize, which was founded in the Capitol in 2007, grow in both size and excellence. With … Continue reading The Iris Prize Film Festival Returns to Cardiff for Another Year of LGBTQ+ Films
Ocean Film Festival 2018 | Review
By Ilona Cabral ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Touring over 35 locations across the UK and Ireland in September and October, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour has splashed back onto the shores of Cardiff! Showcasing some of the worldÔÇÖs best Ocean Films, ÔÇ£from above and below the surfaceÔÇØ the audience at the St DavidÔÇÖs Hall were treated to an evening filled with seven stunning and emotional ocean themed … Continue reading Ocean Film Festival 2018 | Review
PREVIEW: OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL
By Ilona Cabral ST DAVIDÔÇÖS HALL ÔÇô 2ND OCTOBER + TOURING DATES An Interview with Tour Director Nell Teasdale: Ilona : Hi, Nell! IÔÇÖm really looking forward to attending The OceanÔÇÖs Film Festival, shortly, could you describe the event in your own words? Nell: Hi Ilona, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour is a film festival in an evening! It’s a collection of brand-new ocean-themed … Continue reading PREVIEW: OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL
WoW Festival Review: Mary and the Witch’s Flower
The Wales One World festival celebrates eclectic worldwide cinema and has been since 2001. This rich selection of film, adventures across Welsh cinemas every March and aims to bring people together in the reflection of the wonders of moving pictures from around the world. WoW films prioritise the echoing of the ways of our world and the ways in which we ultimately live in – … Continue reading WoW Festival Review: Mary and the Witch’s Flower
NIFF 2018: Get Carter screening and Q&A with Mike Hodges
Newcastle at the moment isnÔÇÖt quite a city known for its film moments. Sure there have been occasions; Transformers filmed some blockbuster-style action on Grey Street last year, I, Daniel Blake gave a harrowing account of the UKÔÇÖs benefits system, but otherwise, a Northern representation is lacking. The kicking off of Newcastle International Film Festival last night (29th March) seemed to suggest this was changing. … Continue reading NIFF 2018: Get Carter screening and Q&A with Mike Hodges
Review: W├╣lu, WoW Festival
W├╣lu ÔÇô Review Directed by Daouda Coulibaly, W├╣lu follows the story of Ladji (Ibrahim Koma), a likeable Malian bus conductor turned drugs smuggler, in a desperate bid to better not only his life but also his sister (Inna Modja) who is forced to work as a prostitute In order to make ends meet. As this gritty narrative unfolds, we watch as he works his way … Continue reading Review: W├╣lu, WoW Festival
Preview: Iris Prize 2016
This year, the Iris Prize celebrates their 10th anniversary and the milestone of becoming a BAFTA recognised A list festival. The international LGBTQ+ film festival takes place in Cardiff on the 12 -16th October, and will include feature films, shorts and even live music performances and screening introductions from some of the directors. We’re giving you a preview of some of our top picks; you … Continue reading Preview: Iris Prize 2016
CIFF 2016 Preview
Cardiff Independent Film Festival (CIFF)┬áis a showcase for┬áindependent filmmakers to exhibit both features and shorts. This year’s festival, between the 21-24th April at Chapter Arts Centre, will have a focus on some of the best independent animations from around the world, as well as documentaries, dramas and experimental film. Quench Film editor Sadia Pineda Hameed gives you a preview of just some of the exciting … Continue reading CIFF 2016 Preview