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CORNWALL FILM FESTIVAL 6th - 9th November 2008

The Cornwall Film Festival is an annual festival dedicated to exhibiting and marketing Cornish filmmaking and developing relationships with the wider industry. The festival offers local and national premieres, master-classes, workshops, discussions and networking events for everyone from the enthusiast to the professional.

Now in its seventh successful year, the Cornwall Film Festival 2008 is proud to introduce the ANOTHER COUNTRY International Short Film Award which aims to bring interesting and diverse filmmaking from the world’s towns and rural areas to Cornwall. Board Shorts, our annual surf/skate film event is also open to international submissions this year and SCREEN ACTIONS, the Cornish Film Festival run by young people offers screenings, workshops and fun networking events for our young audience.

Festival Welcomes New Director Danielle Jenkin

Danielle Jenkin who has recently been working for Channel 4 has returned to her native Cornwall to direct this year’s festival. “Building on its continued success, I want to ensure the Cornwall Film Festival remains the place to showcase new and established talent in the Cornish film industry” says Jenkin. “As always, the Festival will enhance opportunities for filmmakers to discuss future projects and forge new collaborations. This year the Another Country International Short Film Award will enable a global audience to experience the unique backdrop and talent that Cornwall has to offer”.

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ANOTHER COUNTRY International Short Film Award
Cornwall Film Festival 2008 Launches new international short film award with cash prize of £1000

Jun 19, 2008 (841) reads

Mark Kermode on panel of Board Shorts 2008
Our not-to-be-missed surf/skate film event promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

Jun 19, 2008 (952) reads

Best of the Fest 2007
Don't miss the final screening of the Best of the Fest 2007 on 2nd September 2008 at the Dehwelans Festival in Looe.

Feb 14, 2008 (1968) reads

All-New Govynn Kernewek Award 2008
Those shortlisted for the Govynn Kernewek Award 2008 announced.

Feb 11, 2008 (1974) reads

Filmmakers of All Ages Bag Cash at The Big Pitcher
Seven would-be filmmakers went home with a smile and £100 apiece after winning over the audience at The Big Pitcher on Sunday 11th November at Falmouth's Princess Pavilion.

Nov 16, 2007 (2292) reads

Winners Announced at Festival Awards Ceremony
The winners of the Delabole Slate Audience Award, and Delabole Slate Award for Best Student Film were presented with their well-deserved prizes by George and Thessellie Hamilton of the North Cornwall firm at a ceremony on the last night of the Festival on Sunday 11th November.

Nov 16, 2007 (2651) reads

Project Brokers Sponsors Eagerly Awaited Cornish Feature Film
The project management company headquartered in Cornwall has offered its support to Cornwall Film Festival's World Premiere of "Dressing Granite", the adaptation of the renowned Pauline Sheppard play directed by Bill Scott.

Oct 25, 2007 (1969) reads

BBC Supports Cornwall Film Festival
The BBC are kindly sponsoring three of our great screenings, and allowing visitors to the Cornwall Film Festival to be the first in the country to preview this year's BBC New Music Shorts.

Oct 25, 2007 (1578) reads

Screening & Event Diary available here!
If you can't lay your hands on a brochure, here's a guide to the fantastic screenings and events taking place at this year's Cornwall Film Festival.

Oct 22, 2007 (1708) reads

Board Shorts Returns!
The UK's premier surf film event returns to Sandsifter as part of this year's fantastic Festival line-up.

Oct 18, 2007 (1317) reads