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13 Oct 2008 10:01
Screen Forum: Digishorts 2007 / 2008
This evening will be a special preview of the films from Screen WMs Digishorts 07 / 08 programme. From the reincarnation of King Arthur to a heartfelt tale of a young girls love for her mother youll laugh, youll cry! Followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers.
Screen WM will also be on hand after the screening in Lock Works to talk to any budding filmmakers about the scheme and offer advice. For the full list of films and synopsis visit the Digishorts website: www.digishorts.co.uk
To reserve a place contact Alice Trueman on: Alice@light-house.co.uk or 01902 716055. It is free to attend.
Thurs 16 October 6.30 - 9pm, The Lighthouse, WolverhamptonScreening of Faintheart followed by Q&A with the director, Vito Rocco
The story of Faintheart's funding and origins is as interesting as the film itsefl. Come and find out how it got made and ask your questions to the director at Warwick Arts Centre Cinema.
The film is an old-fashioned comedy - with a very modern genesis - starring Eddie Marsan, Ewan Bremner, Jessica Hynes and Tim Healy. Largely developed by users of MySpace as part of an online competition, this dry but endearing comedy proves that film making by committee can work.
Britain's most brilliant and ubiquitous supporting actor Eddie Marsan (Happy-Go-Lucky, Vera Drake), steps centre stage as Richard, a loveable nerd with a passion for Viking battle re-enactments. Running out of indulgent affection is Richard's wife, Cath (Hynes). As the marriage fragments, Richard must locate the hero within... One of the great delights of Faintheart is the cheerful respect which it confers upon the most guileless and unglamorous of characters.
With hints of Shaun of the Dead, Son of Rambow and Monty Python (plus a priceless introduction, courtesy of Ewan Bremner, to talking dirty in Klingon), this is a total pleasure - for geeks and lesser mortals alike.
Tickets; £6.25 (concessions £5.25) / University of Warwick Students £2.50
For further information check out the myspace page: www.myspace.com/faintheartthemovie
Fri 17 Oct 6:30PM, Warwick Arts Centre
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