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‘Island’ and ‘The Interval and the Instant’ – filmed over a one-year period at Earl Mountbatten Hospice, featuring hospice staff and patients, premieres in London and Brighton this month.
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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The autumn season of films from around the World kicks off next week in Ventnor. OnTheWight has details of all the films being screen in the coming months.
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We're so lucky to have had tens of thousands of images and videos shared with us over the last decade. This latest from Damian Haworth is a stunning eight seconds of beauty.
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Ventnor Arts Club will be hosting a celebration of Danny Boyle’s seminal Trainspotting films and Iggy Pop’s 70th year during the Fringe Festival. Tickets are limited so book now.
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Filming will take place on the Isle of Wight for this coming-of-age film about a teenage girl dreaming of becoming a pop star. Co-written and directed by Anthony Mingella's son, Max, it seems to have all the ingredients for success.
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Some of the costumes used in the upcoming film, Victoria and Abdul, are on display at Osborne House this summer. See the HD photos for a flavour of what to expect.
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Sit back and enjoy two stunning time-lapse videos of our beautiful Isle of Wight landscapes. Shared with us by Jamie Russell and Margaret Smith.
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The official music video for Swan Levitt's latest single was shot entirely on his phone camera over three days and features many parts of the Isle of Wight. See if you can spot yourself.
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Suri Krishnamma grew up on the Isle of Wight and has gone to directing BAFTA nominated films, TV programmes and short films. He's the latest director on popular TV soap, Coronation Street.
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There are three Cinema for Peace screenings to choose from this week. Learn more about the 'Age of Man’, the Italian 'refugee island' of Lampedusa or The 'Egyptian Jon Stewart' Show.
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The bar for production of aerial drone video has just been raised by the very talented folks over at The Progress Film Company, who have created a glorious cinematic masterpiece, shot along the south coast of the Isle of Wight.
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Back in 2010 OnTheWight (then VentnorBlog) were fortunate enough to meet and spend time talking with the late great John Hurt. It was an incredibly special moment for us. Listen to the podcast to hear what John had to say, it was a fascinating conversation.
