Thursday 15 March 2012

Cinema Heritage & Silent Film


Just thought I would enthuse on here about a great talk I went to last night (Wed 14 March)- a 'double bill' about the history of Glasgow's Cinema Architecture and the restoration of the Hippodrome Cinema in Bo'ness brought to you by Glasgow Heritage Centre. More info here: http://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/lectures/scottish-cinema-architecture-dereliction-development-and-demolition/
I spoke to Historian Gordon Barr afterwards and hopefully he will be able to do a talk at the Southside Film Festival on Southside Cinemas, I'll keep you posted. Check outhttp://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/glasgow/
The second part of the talk was about the restoration of the Hippodrome Cinema in Boness. For those of you who enjoyed our screening of The Phantom of the Opera with live Wurtlizer last month, this weekend is a good time to visit the Hippodrome as there is a Silent Film Festival on. Lots of silent films with live piano accompaniment in the beautifully restored Hippodrome Cinema. See you there!  http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/hippodrome/silent-cinema/default.aspx 

Tuesday 13 March 2012

Southside Film Festival Award 2012

SOUTHSIDE FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR SOUTHSIDE FILMS

Are you a filmmaker based in the Southside?
Have you made a film about the Southside?
Have you shot a film in the Southside?

If so, Southside Film Festival wants to see your films!

The inaugural Southside Film Festival Award May 2011 was won by filmmakers Antonia Bain and Gordon Ballanytine with their short documentary about the cinema organ in Pollokshaws Burgh Hall. Prizes were kindly donated by BAFTA Scotland, Screen Academy Scotland, GFT, GMAC and local businesses.

2012 Festival Dates 18-20 May 2012

Submit screeners on DVD only to: Southside Film Festival, 0/1, 18 Clincart Rd, Glasgow, G42 9DJ or send links to secure password protected video hosting sites to southsidefilmfest@gmail.com

When submitting your film please tell us the title, length, genre and don't forget to include your full contact details.

DEADLINE FOR SOUTHSIDE FILM SUBMISSIONS: TUES 10 APRIL, 2012

Please note you can also get in touch with us if you are not a Southside filmmaker, we are still happy to hear from you!