The Metro’s West Midlands Life blog (fresh from giving Artsfest a rather unnecessary shoeing) have reminded me of the Outer Sight film nights at The Edge that I mentioned a while back and completely forgot to follow up on. The next one is apparently on Saturday and: the very vague theme is ‘French Fancies & … [Read more…]
Eight Eyed Sea Bass’s blog has news of the company’s work on a few films. Firstly they’ve authored the DVD for a feature film called The Mandrake Root from Simon Wood (ex-UB40 manager and founder of Brumiewood)’s European Drama Network. They also mention that they’re working on a couple of feature films in preference to … [Read more…]
At the recent Flummoxed event (part of the Fluxus season) Trevor Woolery gave out flipbooks for people to doodle their own quick flicks on. The results of which can be seen here: Flummoxed Flipbook Workshop part 1 from Lonomi Productions on Vimeo. Thanks to 7 Inch Cinema for the tip-off.
Dice Productions have made a new film which stars Mr Thomas Reid as Giles Quinton, a man who has left his worldly possessions to live outside with nature. Our reporter (Ian Ravenscroft) went to meet him to see his new life outdoors If you like it then don’t forget to tell them so on the … [Read more…]
In a nutshell, a version of Mother India (seminal 1957 Bollywood flick) has been re-visualised and re-scored and will be officially launched at The Drum (who co-commissioned it) on 2 August at 7.30pm. This looks pretty much essential and I’m gutted that I’m not going to be around to see it. Instead, I’m going to … [Read more…]
The Electric Cinema recently completed the final stage of its refurbishment with the opening of a 78 seat second screen which features a High Definition projector. So far film screenings have leant towards the populist with Bladerunner (which I went down to see), The Wizard of Oz and, this coming weekend, The Great Escape. Check … [Read more…]
First up, don’t forget that Ian from 7 Inch Cinema is presenting his Favourite Things at the Ikon Gallery this evening (25 June) from 6.30 to 7.30pm in the events room. Consider that a taster for the main event on Saturday – 7 Inch Cinema’s birthday, which they’re celebrating with a line-up so tasty it’s … [Read more…]
Some great news from the peeps at 7 Inch Cinema landed on the virtual doormat today. The Flatpack Festival is the worthy recipient of funding for the next three years, securing it’s future and allowing the organisers to maybe think a little bigger. Peter Buckingham from the UK Film Council (who are providing the funding) … [Read more…]