FilmBath

Hi All, Feeling a slump/ anxiety/ fear/ disappointment / anger/ or still processing the potential impact of the USA Elections today? Let's point our energy and invest our time, attention and money in who and what matters, connecting with the joy and pain of life and everything in between that makes us human, building our bank of frank conversations to simply be with and connect with each other, with people, stories and spaces that matter. We have an important event coming up this Sunday in Bath but we may need to cancel the event if we don't secure further support in the next 24 hours unfortunately. So we need your support to make this happen - through ticket sales or contributions - please see below. And we would love for you to attend if you are local to Bristol/ Bath or South West England, or support this and the connections and conversations for better that follow on by contributing through the link below. Help us raise funds to help pay for the Hijabi Documentary Film Screening and frank conversation to come to Bath on Sunday, 10 November, 2024. We need your help to pay for the venue, IT and film screening support, and staffing. Ticket sales are contributing too but we need more. And with Islamophobia Awareness Month: https://lnkd.in/eV3aXAVx it would be great to see and feel more support to show up to witness these stories of real people, and connect with each other. 1. You can contribute here through the donate button: https://lnkd.in/ePe4fNfJ 2. You can book tickets direct: https://lnkd.in/dbg_Tyma 3. You can read full information about the film and event. Everyone is welcome. https://lnkd.in/e34CEcMb With the significant rise in Islamophobia recently and Muslims in the community feeling more unsafe and isolated we invite you to this space for Muslims to come along and share their experiences with others with support, and a chance for non-Muslims to meet Muslims in their community, ask questions, get to know more about lived experiences of their neighbours and show support. Let’s share or imagine what better and best can be like. Any questions of to get more involved in supporting the event and these frank conversations please direct message me Helen Farmer. Big thanks in advance for your time and attention. https://lnkd.in/e34CEcMb

Just a few weeks until our FilmBath Festival returns from 18 - 27 October. Our festival invites you to step into the picture and see the world through another lens with over 50 film screenings across the beautiful city of Bath. We offer you a chance to see upcoming films before anyone else! This year’s bold new films include: - A Real Pain with Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin - Conclave with Ralph Fiennes - Nightbitch with Amy Adams -Small Things Like These with Cillian Murphy -Bird with Barry Keoghan And that's not all, meet the filmmakers, participate in post film discussions and experience film like never before with events such as - Sonic Silents presents Beggars of Life at Green Park Station - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with Martial Arts Demo - Frankenstein Unchained at the Old Theatre Royal - Sisters with Transistors + DJ and Visual Set at Burdalls Yard - The Angels' Share + Q&A with Ken Loach and Whisky Tasting Book now at filmbath.org.uk

This year I have been working as a freelance co-ordinator for the film festival Cinema Rediscovered, Bristol, which is based at Watershed. At the same time, I have been part of a group of co-curators under the initiative Other Ways of Seeing supported by BFI awarding National Lottery funds. Thanks to Other Ways of Seeing I have curated the film El cine soy yo (Luis Armando Roche, 1977, Venezuela/France) which has recently been restored by Bolívar Films Laboratories. After the UK premiere in Bristol, the film has been screened in Belfast, Dundee, and Exeter. From Friday 4 October it will be at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, then on 25 October FilmBath, and on 15 November at CCA Glasgow. El cine soy yo is a love letter to cinema and Venezuela and is available for cinemas and community venues too! For booking details write to cinema.rediscovered@watershed.co.uk #cinemarediscovered #cineLatinoamericano #cineVenezolano #LatinAmericancinema

There is no FilmBath without our sponsors and funders! With the festival just a few months away, we are on the hunt for local and national businesses who want to support FilmBath. Here are 10 reasons why you should be 1 of them! Reach out to Festival Director Jasmine Barker to find out more!

THERE IS NO US WITHOUT YOU! We are looking for sponsors for our 2024 FilmBath Festival, to help allow us to showcase worldwide cinema and champion diversity whilst fostering regional talent through our screenings, panel discussions, Q&As, parties and more! But don’t just take our word for it: ‘Film Bath has always punched above its weight’ - Bristol 24/7 ‘If there was a Bechdel test for film festivals, this one would set the bar’ - The Guardian The FilmBath audience is wide and ever-expanding, with over 2,500 people signed up to our mailing list and over ten thousand followers on our social media pages. To find out more, please reach out to our Festival Director Jasmine Barker. https://lnkd.in/eUQEaxdW

#ThrowbackThursday to our screening of The Old Oak with Q&A with director Ken Loach where we were joined by local charities Bath Welcomes Refugees , Bath City FC Foundation and Southside Family Project who shared the incredible projects they run. Thanks to Ken organising the waiving of the film licence fee we were able to donate a percentage of the ticket sales to all three charities who do amazing work in the community. At FilmBath we really value collaboration and giving a platform to local charities. Thank you to all the audiences who came, to Bath City Football Club for hosting and of course to the legendary Ken Loach. We will remember this event for a long time. James Carlin BEM, Penny McKissock,

Our latest Desert Island Films is out! This month with Bath's Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse!

‘Two Minutes’ has been longlisted at the 1.4 Awards Absolutely buzzing 🙌🏻 Huge shoutout to my Directors UK Inspire mentor, Tom George who assisted and guided me throughout this production 🙏🏻 Massive congrats to everyone who helped out on this short film. Your time, effort and passion has been recognised and I love you all 🫶🏻 CAST Annette Badland Samuel Bottomley Ashley Margolis CREW Produced by Annie Lees-Jones Executive Produced by Bernadette Flynn & GENERA FILMS LIMITED Casting Director by Jessica Mescall 1st AD: David Bispham Cinematography by Kitt Sullivan Focus Puller by Tom Clapson 2nd AC by Sharad Patel Gaffer by Alexander Cullen Sparks by William Thurlby & Georgie Thurlbury Music by Daisy Coole & Tom Nettleship Sound Recording by Cael Mcnally Sound Design by Louise Burton Re-Recording Mixer by Bryony Lear Colour Grading by Juliette W. Colour Produced by Ollie Ireland VFX by Thomas Boby Armourer by Dan Styles Costumer Designed by Alessandra De Palma Makeup Artist by Megan Goram On-Set Runners by Chloe Cattermole Max McKenna Beth Ivey-Williams and Benjamin Thomas BTS Stills by Marisa Knight Poster Designed by Benjamin Richardson Titles Designed by Ollie Turner SPECIAL THANKS Col Needham Jasmine Barker Chloe Cattermole Tom George Mason Fox Erin Beth King Aram Atkinson Ollie Ireland Hishanth Jegathasan Anna Mottram UK Directors Bath Spa University National Film & Television School Merton London Borough Council Absolute Jan Robson SUPPORTED BY IMDb.com, FilmBath, Bernadette Flynn and GENERA FILMS LIMITED

Are you a lover of film with an appetite for diverse and thought-provoking cinema in Bath or surrounding areas? Are you committed to promoting inclusivity and representation within the world of filmmaking? Are you looking to gain experience in the film industry? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team as a Volunteer Film Festival Programmer, where your love for film and dedication to diversity will play a pivotal role in shaping the FilmBath Festival. As a team, you will be at the forefront of curating a rich and eclectic selection of films that showcase the talents of both established and emerging filmmakers. This volunteer role will give you the opportunity to meet fellow film lovers, discover the behind the scenes world of film festivals and add film industry experience to your C.V. Find out more https://lnkd.in/eXqsJybv

We can't believe it's just one week until our second FilmBath Club of the year! We are bringing you the remarkable and powerful MOTHER AND SON which tells the story of a mother who brings two of her sons from The Ivory Coast to France in 1989! Every month our programmers hand pick a film to give you that festival fix throughout the year! PLUS you can make an evening of it and come for a delicious dinner before you settle in for a film! This also gives you a chance to chat and meet with fellow film lovers. This month we have pizzas - make sure you pre-book at checkout! BOOK NOW VIA https://lnkd.in/eV6yNpfv