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The Isle of Wight can boast several film festivals, as well as a handful of film societies and interest groups.

We have many filmmakers living and working on the Island, taking inspiration from their surroundings. With two mainstream cinemas and several venues showing arthouse films, there is something for everyone.

9, March 2011·1 min read

‘Eliminate: Archie Cookson’ Interview with Rob Holder (podcast)

We hope you can join us for this film premiere on Sunday night which OnTheWight is sponsoring

3, March 2009·1 min read

‘Get Animated’ Foyer Residents Working In A Music Session

The Foyer for the Island, in partnership with the Quay Arts Centre, recently successfully obtained funding from the Heritage Lottery...

Photo of the lead characters from film A Taste of Honey

16, May 2022·2 min read

‘Long to Reign: Jubilee on Screen’ launches at Quay Arts Centre this week

Major award-winning classics, little known gems, comedies, dramas, thrillers and animation are all brought together in this celebratory series starting on Tuesday night

14, July 2023·2 min read

‘Picture the Music’ film contest: Unique opportunity for aspiring filmmakers (listen)

If you have children or grandchildren that are interested in filmmaking check out this podcast with Stephen Izatt from Ventnor Arts Club

15, November 2016·1 min read

‘This Changes Everything’: Climate change documentary comes to Freshwater

Change or be changed is the tagline of 'This Changes Everything' a documentary based on Naomi Klein's bestselling book about climate change. Screening this Friday in Freshwater.

15, September 2016·2 min read

‘Victoria and Abdul’ filming starts today at Osborne House

Filming starts today (Thursday) at Osborne House, the seaside residence of Queen Victoria which has been chosen as a location for the feature film Victoria and Abdul, English Heritage confirmed.

4, February 2022·2 min read

‘An Action Hero’ movie star Ayushmann Khurrana (now filming on the Isle of Wight) is a massive Bollywood star

Those who’ve seen the filming of ‘An Action Hero’ movie around the Isle of Wight currently, might not know that the main actor, Ayushmann Khurrana, is a massive Bollywood star. Here’s an overview of his interesting film career, which has not been without some controversy

4, February 2008·3 min read

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