Warwickshire's Film Festival Announces Programme
Big Picture Festival is coming to Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding villages from 25th – 28th May 2023. The film festival will be held at venues across the town such as The Attic Theatre, the Town Hall, Holy Trinity Church & Parish Centre as well as Crowne Plaza Hotel. We’re especially delighted to be able to be welcoming regular community cinema promoters (part of the Moving Pictures network) from Wellesbourne, Snitterfield and Exhall who will host fringe screenings for audiences unable to travel into Stratford.?
?Brian Harley, Festival Curator of Big Picture Festival, said:?
"I think anyone with an interest in movies and who is open to surprises will enjoy the festival very much. They’llbe laughter, tears and pause for thought."??
The packed festival programme has now beenreleased with highlights including a Q&A with BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Shona Auerbach alongside a screening of her film ‘Rudy’, an opening double bill featuring two powerful and beautiful films shot on 16mm ('Mirrors' and 'Beijing Spring'), multiple Oscar-winning ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’, and the critically acclaimed Irish animation film ‘Song of the Sea’.??
The ‘One World – Many Stories’ theme highlights tales of inspirational individuals and groups from around the globe meeting the ravages of time with topics such as societal and cultural revolution, climate crisis, artificial intelligence, and belonging – there is something for everyone at this year’s festival.?
领英推荐
The short film offering includes the winner and runners up to the festival’s short film competition, highlighting the best of the Midland’s filmmaking talent.?
Tickets are available on a pay-what-you-can-basis meaning there is no financial barrier to attend. To avoid disappointment, early booking is highly recommended. Tickets can be booked for Individual Screenings or Whole Festival Passes are available, too.??
Big Picture Festival are also looking for a team of enthusiastic volunteers to help with the running of the festival at venues across Stratford-upon-Avon from Thursday 25th May to Sunday 28th May. Volunteers must be 18+. Anyone interested should contact [email protected].?
Live & Local is very grateful to its funders and sponsors who have made Big Picture Festival possible. The opening screening of 'Mirrors' is supported by Film Hub Midlands.?