Cornwall Film Festival, the South West’s largest regional film festival has announced it's lineup as it prepares to celebrate it's 20th anniversary.
The in-person festival offers an entertaining, diverse programme of films from Monday, 15 November to Sunday, 21 November 2021 in partnership with Falmouth Town Council at the new venue The Princess Pavilions, Falmouth.
The week-long event includes a full programme of films, Q&As, masterclasses, and industry events. Thanks to a BFI Film Audience Network award, using funds from the National Lottery, to support this activity, the festival will reach a wider range of audiences throughout the region.
The Climate features strongly in the programme this year with the important 'Cornwall Climate Stories', a series of films presented by real people talking about their own experiences, highlighting the local side of a global crisis featuring dramatic drone, underwater and other spectacular footage from around the Duchy.
The all-Cornish production aims to motivate people to get on board, sparking conversations about what we can all do to help in our own homes, villages and towns.
Also screening - the International hit 'Becoming Cousteau', directed by Liz Garbus, who dives into the life of environmentalist and undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau.
Audiences will have the opportunity to see three Shorts programmes, including the prestigious 'Cornwall International Shorts' programme, 'Student and Regional Shorts', and an invited showcase of the best South West filmmaking talent, bringing worthy filmmakers to national attention.
Cornwall Film Festival is offering reduced ticket pricing for all 16–30-year-olds. Tickets pricing begins at £5 with full pricing information available on the website.
The festival will be hosted at Falmouth's Princess Pavilion which is fully accessiple and an open space with no steps, or barriers on entry.
The full list of highlights, events and films can be accessed via the Cornwall Film Festival Website - https://www.mormediacharity.org/
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