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If you like watching films, here's a little known tip that will open up a wide selection of them to you - and they're all available to you nearby.
Film
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.
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Osborne House is rumoured to be the location for the feature film about the relationship between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim. The production company have a casting call out for extras to take part in filming on the Isle of Wight this autumn.
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This drone footage and the images taken above the canopy of Firestone Copse are outstandingly beautiful. Thanks to Andrew for sharing with OnTheWight readers.
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They were unable obtain the previously advertised film, Black Souls, so see the BAFTA nominated 'The Lady In The Van' at Ventnor Film Society's final screening of the season instead.
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As Wild As presents a weekend of Wildlife in Ventnor. Check out the exhibition and learn more about wildlife conservation and the work needed. There's also a screening of the documentary, Blood Lions. All events free, but tickets required for film.
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Well done to the Ventnor Fringe team who have announced today they are set to expand the festival with the introduction of the fully-programmed Ventnor International Festival.
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Ventnor Film Society offer a choice of two screenings every fortnight in the luxurious surroundings of Ventnor Arts Club. What more could you ask for?
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The appeal had strong public support and a great team of experts on hand to help, but it couldn't quite make the asking price for the former art deco style cinema.
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The fantastic creator of Isle of Wight animated postcards, Justin Mason, has been busy wondering what the ending of Planet of the Apes would be like if filmed on the Isle of Wight.
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It's been a week of bad news with the closure of two visitor attractions, redundancies and more, so forget about all that for a couple of minutes and find yourself laughing out loud to Justin Mason's latest animated postcards from the Isle of Wight.
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See all three films with Ventnor Film Society for the price of one in this experimental departure for Ventnor Film Society. The films have been described as 'glorious metaphysical burlesque'.
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If you didn't see the premiere of S-Band in person back in April, you can now watch the series online from the comfort of your office or home (or on the bus, train, beach, wherever you can connect to the Internet).
