Belfast Film Festival

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Belfast, United Kingdom April 2011, TBA
Call for Entry Deadline: January 2011, TBA
Festival Data:
- Established: 2000
- Genre: General
- Attendance: 12000
- Total Number of Films Screened: 140
- Total Screenings: 150
- # of Shorts Screened: 40
- # of Features Screened: 100
- Competitive
Festival Website:
www.belfastfilmfestival.org
Festival Description:

Since the mid 1990’s, The Belfast Film Festival (BFF) has steadily built an unrivalled reputation for presenting the very best in cultural cinema programming. Having once formed part of the West Belfast Festival, this citywide 15 day event boasts over 130 films and events, originating from across the globe, in venues throughout the city.

Film buffs and enthusiasts can enjoy an extensive film programme encompassing European and International cinema, locally produced films, music related film, film classics, film shorts, documentaries and special outdoor screening events.

The festival is no stranger to star-studded film alumni either. Previous festival guests have included actor Stephen Rea, Andrea Corr, Martin Sheen, documentarian Albert Maysles, Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey and actress Julie Christie.

BFF is unique in that it is the only festival which has a defined ‘socio-political’ strand of film and discussion which is complemented by our Maysles Brothers Documentary Award bringing the very best documentaries to Belfast. BFF remain committed to supporting minority interests or marginalised groups through their film programme. The festival examines politics through the medium of film.

Audiences are encouraged to get directly involved with different strands of creative film making through industry related and educational workshops. Previous workshops have included animation and music documentary film, directing with Jim Sheridan and a master class with Albert Maysles.

Each year BFF presents special events outside the normal confines of a cinema. Screenings on The Lagan Boat have become a regular highlight of the festival programme and the festival has presented a number of hugely successful drive-in movies both during festival and throughout the year. Drive-in screenings have included The Texas Chainsaw Massacre at Halloween and Dirty Dancing on its 20th anniversary.

www.belfastfilmfestival.org/2010_BFF_Fiction_Feature_Submission_Form.doc

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www.belfastfilmfestival.org/2010_BFF_Short_Film_Competition_Submission%20Form.doc

Email:	info(at)belfastfilmfestival.org
Phone:	(44) 28 9032 5913
Mailing Address:	Belfast Film Festival, 3rd Floor 23 Donegall Street Belfast, North Ireland BT1 2FF UK

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APR 25, 2008 04:00PM FFW Festival Editor writes:

WInners of the 8th Jameson Belfast Film Festival

The winners of the Jameson Short Film Award and Maysles Brothers Documentary Award were announced at the closing night premiere of the 8th Jameson Belfast Film Festival.

Winner of the Jameson Award for the Best Short Film

"THE SOUND OF PEOPLE"
Director: Simon Fitzmaurice

The jury felt that this is a stylish, wonderfully cinematic film of great imagination. A marvelous central performance, an extraordinary voice over and some remarkable and compelling cinematography combine to provide a feast for the eyes and ears.

Winner of the Skillset Award to the best NI film

"JAMES"
Director: Connor Clements

The jury felt that the director had handled the extremely sensitive and emotive subject with care, skill and style. There was an impressive performance from the young actor whose character was seeking guidance about his concerns over his sexuality and whilst there was the danger that the story could be reduced to stereotypical characterisation, the writer / director avoided this trap and delivered a truly moving film.

Highly commended

The Jury highly commend the films "NEW BOY" directed by Steph Green and "BUA," directed by Sonya Gildea. New Boy for the mature performance of the young actors, witty dialogue and impressive story telling, including some brilliantly conceived, designed and filmed African settings. Bua for such courageous directing, editing and shot selection and in dealing with the subject matter so energetically and particularly with the added difficulty of having a horse as a central character in the piece

Winner of the Maysles Brothers Documentary Award

"END OF THE RAINBOW"
Director: Robert Nugent

The jury commented:
“We were struck by the way in which End of the Rainbow told an important and powerful story with breathtaking clarity, economy and beauty. We were also impressed by the way in which the director avoided what could have been an easy and obvious stereotyping of his characters and, in doing so, left the audience to reflect on the universal themes explored in the documentary.”

Winner of the Best Documentary Short

"THE FIRST DAY"
Director: Marcin Sauter.
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APR 11, 2007 06:25PM FFW Films Editor writes:

Award Winners for the 2007 Belfast Film Festival

Best Short at the Jameson Short Film Competition: “The White Dress” Directed by Vanessa Gildea

Maysles Brothers Award for Best Documentary: “Nomadak TX” Directed by: Raul de la Fuente
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MAR 01, 2007 07:14AM AnnMarie Murphy writes:

7th Belfast Film Festival launched

New 7th Belfast Film Festival website launched with features, shorts, special events and the Maysles Brothers Doucmentary Competition.

For further details visit: www.belfastfilmfestival.org
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