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IOM Film Festival 2009 25 August 2009 The Isle of Man Arts Council is pleased to announce the third Isle of Man Film Festival taking place between 17th and 20th September. The Film Festival has become a popular and established event in the Arts Council’s calendar and this year once again includes the ever popular Under the Stars outdoor cinema in the grounds of the Nunnery. Under the Stars and the finals of the Young Film Maker of Mann and Short Film competitions remain the bedrock events during the Film Festival, with a variety of other events filling the four day festival including award winning documentaries and films and a chance to see Manx archive film from the Museum. Emma Callin, Arts Development Manager said “We’re very excited to embark on our third Film Festival with a wide range of film events that should give everyone something to enjoy. As ever we expect great support for Under the Stars and we have selected Mamma Mia as the Saturday night film specifically due to the many requests we received from the public for the film to be shown outdoors. We’re all set for another busy festival celebrating international and local film.” This year the full timetable of events is as follows: Thursday 17th September Documentaries in conjunction with the One World Centre ‘War Dance’ and ‘Born Into Brothels’ (Cert 15) Starts 7pm and 9.10pm Studio Theatre, Ballakermeen High School Free entry Friday 18th September From Book to Film ‘The Reader’. Evening of discussion about the transition of the book to film. Includes showing of the award winning 2009 film (Cert 15) Starts 7.30pm Peel Centenary Centre Tickets £5.00 available from Shakti Man in Ramsey, Peter Norris in Douglas and Celtic Gold in Peel. Saturday 19th September A selection of local archive film in conjunction with the Manx Museum. Starts 2pm Manx Museum Free entry Saturday 19th September Young Film Maker of Mann and Short Film competition showcase and finals Starts 3pm Manx Museum Free entry Saturday 19th September Under the Stars ‘Mamma Mia’ (Cert PG) Starts 8pm The Nunnery Tickets £8.00 from the Welcome Centre or the ticket hotline Tel: 694555 Concessions available Sunday 20th September Under the Stars ‘Star Trek’ (Cert 12A) Starts 8pm The Nunnery Tickets £8.00 from the Welcome Centre or the ticket hotline Tel: 694555 Concessions available Tickets for Under the Stars must be bought in advance, ticket sales will not be possible at the Nunnery on the night. Further information about Film Festival events, or entry forms for either film competition, can be obtained from the Arts Council on 694598 or at www.iomarts.com. -ENDS- More stories >>>
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