The 5th Holmfirth Film Festival
Tue, 13 May 2014 17:00:00 BST
For all those film fanatics out there you might like to know that the Holmfirth Film Festival takes place from Friday 23 May to Friday 30 May. As well as the opportunity to spectate there are also volunteering opportunities.
This year’s Film Festival builds on the success of the last four years with an exciting programme of 80 films and documentaries from around the world and the UK, screened in the historic Picturedrome and a dozen different venues throughout the Holme Valley, plus a range of innovative events.
“This year sees a major expansion in the number of films we are screening. We are catering for lots of different interests and groups. We want people to share our enthusiasm for film and to give them the opportunity to see films they simply would not have the opportunity to view otherwise,’ said Festival Director Stephen Dorril.
“We are known for interesting events and quirky venues. Last year it was the Yurt. This year’s new venue is The Cinema Truck, a truck that has been converted into a wonderful mobile cinema. It was kindly loaned to us by Craig Morrison and transported to Sands Recreational Park by Turner Brothers.
We are making a special effort during this holiday period with films for children and families, and for films specifically for young people. It is part of our remit to encourage young people to see film as a great cultural and creative activity and experience. This includes workshops for animation and short film-making.”
As part of the 100 Day Yorkshire Festival of art and cultural events leading up to the Grand Depart, the Festival is putting on a series of specially commissioned music soundtrack events around the theme of cycling. National and internationally renowned local composers and arrangers – Barry Russell and David Hirst – are among those commissioned by the Festival.
Another Tour de France strand is the series of leading and award-winning French Films.
“Those of us who work at the Festival love the genuine buzz of interest in the area that is generated by it. If you want to volunteer, please do get in touch – especially if you have some technical experience,” said Stephen Dorril.
The Festival website has all the latest news, full details of all films and events, and ticket information:
www.holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk
Or for further details contact:
Stephen Dorril (Director Holmfirth Film Festival)
stephendorril@rogerdog.demon.co.uk
Tel: 01484 681388
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