The best of British Film at a venue near you
The best of British Film at a venue near you
13 February 2012
The best of British Film at a venue near you
Cult classics, black & white greats and BAFTA winner Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Breckland’s second Festival will bring the best of British film to a venue near you!
Beginning on 3rdMarch the ‘2012 Breckland British Film Festival’ will celebrate the quality, unique humour and diversity of the great British film industry from the 1950’s to the present day. Organised by Breckland Council in partnership with Creative Arts East (CAE), the Festival will bring a range of films to villages throughout the district. Timeless favourites such as ‘The Railway Children’ and ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ will feature in the line-up together with Ealing Studios classic ‘The Lavender Hill Mob’ and cult comedy ‘Withnail and I’.
Using the model that proved so successful in the 2010 Festival, the council recruited ‘voluntary promoter groups’ last year to help roll out the Festival at a local level. Through CAE’s ‘Village Screen’ community film scheme, these promoter groups booked British films at a reduced cost to show at their local village halls and community centres. Groups received support and training covering aspects such as promotion, pricing and ticket sales.
Lynda Turner, Breckland Council Executive Member for Localism, Community and Environmental Health said: “We are fortunate to have so many enthusiastic and energetic individuals and groups in Breckland - seven new voluntary promoter groups came forward to support the 2012 Festival. We have found that local involvement makes all the difference to turnout so I’m sure that we’ll have another blockbuster on our hands this year”.
Programmes giving details of the nine films to be screened at rural venues throughout the district can be picked up at libraries, council offices, tourist information centres and from the local promoters of each screening. Alternatively, look on the Breckland website, or call Sam Dawson 01362 656870 for more details.
