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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.

13, August 2014·3 min read

What are ‘your’ six favourite films?

Ahead of his role as a judge for the Isle of Wight Film festival, OnTheWight's cultural reviewer, Jonathan Dodd, shares his latest choice of films.

7, August 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight Film Festival: Koan De Printemps

The international spread of films shortlisted for the feature film category of the Isle of Wight Film Festival is excellent. At just £5 per film, this festival is a must for film-lovers.

6, August 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight Film Festival: Brown Bread: The Story of An Adoptive Family

This personal documentary about the filmmaker's own transracial adoptive family looks fascinating and well the fiver to see next week.

5, August 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight Film Festival: #Selfie

There's a brilliant range of international films being screened at next week's Isle of Wight Film Festival.

4, August 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight Film Festival: The Heart of Bruno Wizard

If you were part of the world of punk in the 1970s, this documentary about "the most famous punk you've never heard of" should be a great start to your festival next week.

31, July 2014·1 min read

OnTheWight proud to sponsor the Isle of Wight Film Festival

The Isle of Wight Film Festival returns to Ventnor in two weeks time bringing with it a fantastic variety of Independent films from around the world.

29, July 2014·2 min read

Jonathan Dodd’s film review: Boyhood

Jonathan says he doubts he’ll watch such a tremendous film for the rest of the year, maybe the rest of the decade.

Floating Bridge Cowes - Animated Postcard :

2, June 2014·1 min read

Have you seen the Pythonesque animated postcards of the Isle of Wight?

If you're a fan of Monty Python you'll love this collection of animated Isle of Wight postcards.

15, May 2014·1 min read

Exciting new Film Festival launches in Eastleigh

We know there are lots of film buffs on the isle of Wight, so thought you might be interested to hear about this upcoming film festival just over the Water in Eastleigh.

12, May 2014·1 min read

Three cheers for the 2014 Isle of Arts Festival

Huge congratulations should go to all involved with the 2014 Isle of Arts Festival. Take a moment to help the organisers, by completing their online survey.

24, April 2014·1 min read

Isle of Wight Film Festival: Final call for entries

The excellent Isle of Wight Film Festival returns again this year. If you're planning to enter your film, make sure you act swiftly. Deadline for entries is 1st May.

21, March 2014·1 min read

Claydon Connor releases new single and music video

Another Isle of Wight musician has been busy releasing a new single and music video.

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