Starting Block shorts Running Wild and I, Alive will both be screening at Portobello Film Festival 2011, the UK’s biggest independent film competition.
You can see the films at the Video Cafe on Monday 5th September, 6pm-11pm, Westbourne Studios, 242 Acklam Road, London W10 5JJ
Starting Block shorts are continuing to reach audiences across Scotland with three films screening at Cinefringe 2011 in August.
16th, 21st and 26th August, 4.30pm
Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JF
For The Love of Lugosi, directed by Andy Gregor
For the Love of Lugosi explores one man’s interest in gothic horror movies and the effects that Asperger’s Syndrome has had on his life.
Screening as part of the Made in Scotland 1: Straight from the Whirlypits programme
18th, 23rd and 28th August , 4.30pm
Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JF
James Dean, directed by Lucy Asten Elliot
A family day out takes an unexpected turn when young Alex decides to share her secret
I, Alive, directed by Thomas Simpson
Wheelchair bound and unable to speak, Kevin still has a voice and is certain that his brother Paul will listen to him sooner rather than later.
Screening as part of the Made in Scotland 2: Lowland Tales programme
Two of the Starting Block shorts will be screening at the Deep Fried Film Festival in August.
James Dean
A family day out takes an unexpected turn when Alex decides to share a secret.
Written & directed by Lucy Elliot, Produced by Jennie Scammell
Monday 15th August 2011
Venue: Conforti Institute, Calder Avenue, Coatbridge ML5 4JS
Shorts programme screening starts at 19.10
Running Wild
A documentary about ultra-runner Fiona Rennie and her family.
Directed by Pete Rennie, Produced by Helen Brogan
Tuesday 16th August 2011
Venue: Conforti Institute, Calder Avenue, Coatbridge ML5 4JS
Shorts programme screening starts at 19.10
Diversity Films are please to be taking part in the following event as part of Refugee Week 2011
Shorts and Panel Discussion
Human Rights Activism and Filmmaking (N/C12+)
Sunday 26th June
Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, 3pm
Refuge England (d. Robert Vas, 1959, 27 mins)
Mobile Men (d.Apichatpng Weerasethaku;, 2008, 3 mins); plus selected short films from Camcorder Guerillas, Digital Desperados and Diversity Films, including the award-winning Sanctuary : Inside Stories which raises awareness about the impact of asylum on mental health.
The screenings will be followed by a panel discussion on human rights activism and filmmaking.
You can view the online festival brochure here
Starting Block at Projekta Film Club
Tuesday October 4th, 7pm
The Portal, 978 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3AJ
Plantation Productions: 0141 445 1666 info@plantation.org.uk
Four of the Starting Block shorts will be screening as part of an evening of local films at Projekta Film Club. The club is an initiative by Plantation Productions to bring local people and filmmakers together.
The screening includes: James Dean, I, Alive, For the Love of Lugosi and My Father’s Son. You can find out more about the films here