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UK Film Review
- Sep 1, 2018
- 2 min
Where Have You Been short film
★★★★
Directed by: Katja Benrath
Written by: Brix Vinzent Koethe
Starring: Marian Meder, Bendix Thuenke, Friederike Linke, Sebastian Kaufman
Little Wing Film Festival Review by: Chris Olson Magic and child abuse have never been coupled so well than in Katja Benrath's short film (written by Brix Vinzent Koethe) Where Have You Been (AKA Wo Warst Du). An enriched cinematic experience that pulls many things out of the hat, including a bunny rabbit. Marian Meder plays Pit, an une

UK Film Review
- Aug 21, 2018
- 3 min
Grimmfest Film Festival 2018 Programme and Awards Prizes
Press Releases > Film Festivals > Grimmfest Film Festival GENRE FILM FESTIVAL GRIMMFEST REVEALS FIRST LOOK AT 2018 PROGRAMME AND AWARDS PRIZES Manchester-based genre film festival GRIMMFEST is delighted to announce the first 3 of many UK premieres lined up for this year’s 10th anniversary edition. The festival can also now reveal details of some very special awards prizes on offer for films in the official selection. Simeon Halligan, festival director and founder of Grimmfest

UK Film Review
- Aug 16, 2018
- 2 min
Raindance Film Festival 2018 Trailer and Poster
Film Festivals > Press Releases FIRST LOOK: RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER FOR ITS 26TH EDITION The Raindance Film Festival is quickly approaching and to celebrate, it has launched the Official Trailer & Poster for its 26th edition, which will take place in London’s West End from September 26th – October 7th, 2017. Directed by Hector Valdez, the inspiration behind this year’s trailer are the young ‘buzos’ (scavengers), who make a living by lookin

UK Film Review
- Jun 14, 2018
- 3 min
Interview with Nick Bimson from High Peak Independent Film Festival
Film Festival Interview by Chris Olson Please tell us who you are and what you do at High Peak Independent film festival. I’m Nick Bimson and I’m the Programme Manager at High Peak Indie Film Festival. I am the person responsible for deciding on the content of all the different shorts programmes and features slots we show at the festival. In real terms, this usually means I have developed a vitamin D deficiency from being locked in a dark room for hours watching all the films

UK Film Review
- Jun 11, 2018
- 2 min
Interview with Nicole Pott from High Peak Indie film festival
Film Festival Interview by Chris Olson Please tell us who you are and what you do at High Peak Indie film festival. I'm Nicole, the festival director of High Peak Independent Film Festival. It's my job to organise and coordinate the entire festival from films to venues to sponsors. What makes the festival special for UK filmmakers? I think the festival is really special because it takes place in a small town in the High Peak with some of the most gorgeous views. It also celeb

UK Film Review
- Jun 8, 2018
- 2 min
The High Peak Independent Film Festival taking place at New Mills Art Theatre from Thursday 14th Jun
Press Releases > Film Festivals > High Peak Indie “High Peak Independent Film Festival”, a festival celebrating national and international filmmaking talent, returns for its second year this June in New Mills. The High Peak Independent Film Festival taking place at New Mills Art Theatre from Thursday 14th June to Sunday 17th June 2018 The High Peak Independent Film Festival (HPIFF) has just announced its line-up for this years
international film festival, taking place at New

UK Film Review
- Jun 4, 2018
- 1 min
Grimmfest Releases First Batch of Festival Passes and Announces Special Guest Barbara Crampton for t
Press Releases > Film Festivals > Grimmfest Film Festival “The UK is lucky indeed to have such a great festival in its own back yard!” – Dread Central "One of the most prominent genre festivals in the UK, attracting premieres, special guests and plenty of media attention” – Bloody Disgusting UK genre film festival Grimmfest is delighted to announced that this year’s 10th Anniversary festival will take place at the ODEON Manchester Great Northern, 4th-7th October. Their specia

UK Film Review
- Apr 10, 2018
- 2 min
Interview with Natasha Marburger from London Independent Film Festival
Interview by Chris Olson Due to kick off on Friday 13th of April, the London Independent Film Festival (LIFF) will play host to a fantastic selection of indie cinema, including short films from newcomer filmmakers. I had the chance to catch up with Natasha Marburger from the festival to speak about this year's event. Who are you and what do you do for London Independent Film Festival? My name is Natasha Marburger and I am the Festival Director for the London Independent Film

Chris Olson
- Mar 28, 2018
- 2 min
The 5th Annual Independent Filmmaker’s Ball by Raindance Film Festival
Raindance Film Festival announces the 5th Annual Independent Filmmaker’s Ball, UK’s top indie film party at the Café de Paris, 18th April The Independent Filmmaker’s Ball, the fundraising gala for the Independent Film Trust presented by Raindance Film Festival, will be back in London at the Café de Paris on the night of the 18th April. This year, Raindance rolls out the red carpet for a Tiki Night Special, inspired by 1960’s rock & roll and surf films. Filmmakers and indie fi
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