Monday, February 23, 2015

16th Keswick Film Festival

Is this the event of the year in Keswick? From Thursday night to Sunday night we have the Keswick Film Festival. Now in its 16th year, there are around 30 films to look forward to, the Osprey Awards for local short films, TWO parties, guests and that wonderful atmosphere that film lovers generate together, especially in Keswick; what more can you ask for?!

Many of you will have the brochure, or it is available in the Alhambra, Tourist Information, Booths and the Theatre by the Lake so do get your copy and check out the amazing array of films on show. You can also check it out on our festival website. You can buy tickets for any film you want to see at £4 (members) or £5 if you haven’t joined yet. The pass is still great value - £35 for members or £45 for non-members gets you in to all films and the pass-holders party (on Friday this year).

The whole thing kicks off in the Alhambra at 6.30 on Thursday 26th February with a party for everyone – free drink and nibbles supplied! This is followed by the opening film from New Zealand – ‘The Dark Horse’. It is hard to pick out highlights, but let me try a couple: ‘Radiator’ on Friday afternoon has several locals involved and our guest star Gemma Jones will be answering questions after it. Saturday morning has our FREE FILM spot – ‘Into the Woods’ – and dont forget there are two films at Rheged again. We even have a late night horror movie on Saturday – ‘The Babadook’. Check the brochure or the festival website for details.