ComFEST06 launches with over 200 films from all over the world!28th April – 7th MayManchester’s fifth annual Commonwealth Film Festival (ComFEST06) getsunderway later this month, offering film enthusiasts no less than 100 hours of quality international film and industry events at more than 12 accessible venues across the region.“Not only will COMFEST06 provide a fascinating showcase for the talent of film makers from all over the Commonwealth, its dynamism and vibrancy will show that Manch...
ComFEST06 launches with over 200 films from all over the world!Manchester’s fifth annual Commonwealth Film Festival (ComFEST06) getsunderway next month, offering film enthusiasts no less than 100 hours of quality international film and industry events at more than 12 accessible venues across the region.“Not only will COMFEST06 provide a fascinating showcase for the talent of film makers from all over the Commonwealth, its dynamism and vibrancy will show that Manchester is yet again the place...
3rd Salford Film Festival 11th-13th November 2005The 3rd Salford Film Festival returns this November, guest curated by the Commonwealth Film Association. The festival is a three-day celebration of Salford’s movie heritage and the flourishing new wave of filmmakers in the city. The programme will include homegrown classics, contemporary favourites, premieres and the ever popular Filmonik Kabaret. The festival is very much a people’s event and attracted over 4,600 visitors last year.The Salfor...
Commonwealth Film Festival Celebrates Most Successful Year YetOpening gala presentation of Australian–British co-production, Oyster Farmer, had set the scene for what was to be a stimulating, energetic and extremely exciting 10 days. With more than 200 feature films, shorts and documentaries, the fourth Commonwealth Film Festival drew to a close with the UK Premiere of South African drama Forgiveness and the Audience Awards ceremony. A marked increased in audience participation was witnessed a...
Juliet McKoen’s FROZEN takes top award at Commonwealth Film FestivalEach year the Commonwealth Film Festival presents four Audience Awards, voted for by audiences throughout the 10 day Festival. Whilst the UK was gripped by General Election fever, the Commonwealth Film Festival had its Manchester audiences poised to vote for their favourite short, documentary, and feature, as well as Best Short made in the North West.The 4th Commonwealth Film Festival audience awards for Best Feature, Best Doc...
Juliet McKoen’s FROZEN takes top award at Commonwealth Film FestivalEach year the Commonwealth Film Festival presents four Audience Awards, voted for by audiences throughout the 10 day Festival. Whilst the UK was gripped by General Election fever, the Commonwealth Film Festival had its Manchester audiences poised to vote for their favourite short, documentary, and feature, as well as Best Short made in the North West.The 4th Commonwealth Film Festival audience awards for Best Feature, Best Doc...
The Commonwealth Film Festival is delighted to announce this year’s programme. Films have been specially selected from over 1200 submissions to reflect the best filmmaking from across the 71 nations of the Commonwealth, covering every base from drama, thrillers, comedy to animation, documentary and short film making. Not to mention the prestigious gala presentations, industry debates and fantastic parties lined up for all to enjoy.This years’ festival presents 10 real gems in the form of Gal...
The Censor Board of India recently banned Rakesh Sharma's internationally-acclaimed documentary - Final Solution. An online petition has been created by Anand Patwardhan to protest against the ban. The petition asks Central Government to intervene and revoke the ban immediately. As you may already know, under clause 6 and 9 of the Cinematograph Act, the Central Government is empowered to overturn any decision/ recommendation by the Censor Board.People who have already signed the petition include...
