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Ventnor Film Society presents new season of award-winning films from around the world, showing fortnightly on Tuesdays, matinees also introduced. All welcome, no membership required, films in original languages with subtitles
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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Isle of Wight filmmaker Paul Knights captures the beauty of bird-watching in latest short film shot on the Bonchurch revetment
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Paul Windridge hosts a short film night at Independent Arts, showcasing indie cinema, with pay-what-you-feel tickets supporting vulnerable Island residents through arts
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The Bollywood film that was shot in Ventnor earlier this year is hitting the big screens in Newport from Friday
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The trailer for the Bollywood film that was partly shot on the Isle of Wight had a whopping 16 million views in the first 24 hours!
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Listen to News OnTheWight's podcast of when we sat down with one of the main people behind FilmWight - the dedicated IW Film Office - to understand its origins, what it does and how it aims to bring profitable employment to the Isle of Wight
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The potential for high-paying work for Islanders is considerable with this previously-confidential project with major industry figures involved now revealed
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There are several more chances to attend screenings of Family Voice, a short documentary raising awareness of residents living in poverty
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This looks like a great film and all proceeds will go towards Freshwater Skatepark
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The first screening of the documentary on Monday is followed by discussions of what we, as a community, can do in response to the issues raised
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Julian’s father and fiance join forces to advocate for Julian on this international odyssey, as they rally a world-wide network of supporters and politicians
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Filming took place in Freshwater and Ventnor with women in the top four roles; writer, director, producer and actor
