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Doctor Who in another dimension at Exeter cinema

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/05/2013 - 10:56am

Vue Entertainment, in association with BBC Worldwide, is to screen the special 50th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who on the big screen - and in stunning 3D - at its cinemas nationwide on Saturday November 23 2013, simultaneously with the broadcast on BBC One.

In addition to Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman, the one-off 75-minute special, entitled The Day of the Doctor, stars former Time Lord David Tennant as well as Billie Piper and John Hurt.

In this special event to celebrate the iconic British drama series, thousands of fans are expected to attend screenings of the Doctor’s...

BFI Player launches a new deal for UK film audiences and industry

  • Collected, curated and connected: brand new video-on-demand service is unveiled
  • Seven channels including day and date releases for The Selfish Giant and The Epic of Everest
  • Biggest ever archive release

​BFI (British Film Institute) Chair Greg Dyke has unveiled the 'BFI Player', a brand new video-on-demand platform for the millions that enjoy independent and specialised film and who will now get the full BFI experience, wherever they live.

Available nationwide from 9 October, the BFI Player will support the UK’s film industry by offering...

New film provides insight into the lives of pupils at Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education has launched a promotional film showcasing its school. Aimed at prospective students, parents and funders, the film provides an insight into the daily life of pupils at the Academy.

Created by Inside Job Productions and directed by deaf film-maker Samuel Dore, the film features parents, grandparents, pupils and teachers, who share their experiences of Academy life.

Parents talk about how the Academy meets individual students’ needs and enables children to thrive among a supportive network of friends and professional staff. Meanwhile,...

The Moo Man is coming to the Chagford Film Festival 2013

Event Date: 
26/09/2013 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Jubilee Hall, Chagford

On Thursday 26 September, the film “The Moo Man” nominated and shown at the prestigious 2013 Sundance Film Festival is being shown at the third Chagford Film Festival on Dartmoor.

Farmer Stephen Hook will be there on the night, along with the film’s Director (Andy Heathcote) and producer (Heike Bachelier).

The remarkable story of a maverick farmer and his cows, beautifully filmed over four years on the Pevensey Levels in Sussex.

In an attempt to save his family farm, Stephen Hook decides to turn his back on the cost cutting dairies and supermarkets and instead stay...

Chagford Film Festival 2013

Renowned comedian, writer and Radio 4 personality, Tony Hawks will head to Dartmoor in September to open the third Chagford Film Festival.

Tony Hawks will officially declare the festival open on 23 September when he introduces his new film, Playing the Moldovans at Tennis. This feel-good film, which tracks Tony’s quest to beat the Moldovan football team at tennis, is described as simultaneously insane, moving and hilarious. It is just one of an eclectic mix of films, brilliant events and workshops, presented by top industry professionals taking place over the six-day...

A Room with a View: An interview with co-author and director of ‘This City’s Centre’

Authored by Steph C
Posted: Thu, 08/22/2013 - 2:54pm

The recent project known as This City’s Centre , created by the collective Blind Ditch, has been causing quite a stir in Exeter as it is getting residents to question what lies behind their city centre. The Exeter Daily managed to grab a conversation with the co-author of the project, Paula Crutchlow, to find out more about this fascinating project and how a view from your window can not only be a piece of art but can also trigger a conversation as to what is private and public space.

For those readers who may not be familiar with Blind Ditch’s This City’s...

"Fantastic Mr. Fox" - Butterscotch Sunday Film Screening

Event Date: 
28/07/2013 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
West Town Farm, Ide, Exeter EX2 9TG

Butterscotch Sunday presents a special farmyard film screening of Wes Anderson’s stop-motion animated ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’, featuring a story-telling trail of the farm, a local food BBQ and live music in support of The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, taking place at West Town Farm at 6pm on Sunday July 28th.

“Boggis, Bunce, and Bean; One fat, one short, one lean.These horrible crooks,so different in looks,were nonetheless equally mean.”

If this rhyme brings back childhood memories of goose-liver doughnuts or a cantankerous badger then you may want to dig a tunnel...

Skyfall (12A) at Big Screen in the Park

Event Date: 
15/08/2013 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Northernhay Gardens, Exeter

Exeter’s most anticipated cinema event returns to Northernhay Gardens with more fabulous al fresco films. Come along and enjoy the magic of the movies on our 10m screen in the park.

SKYFALL UK/USA, 2012, 143 mins. Dir. Sam Mendes

Daniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming’s Bond 007. Styled for big screen viewing this is a smart and sexy action-packed thriller.

Tickets: £3 Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/skyfall/

The Goonies (PG) at Big Screen in the Park

Event Date: 
14/08/2013 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Northernhay Gardens, Exeter

Exeter’s most anticipated cinema event returns to Northernhay Gardens with more fabulous al fresco films. Come along and enjoy the magic of the movies on our 10m screen in the park.

THE GOONIES USA, 1985, 114 mins. Dir. Richard Donner

Seven reject kids believe they have the key to pirate legend One-Eyed Willie and his hidden treasure. As they race to locate the loot they must battle villainous crooks, dusty skeletons, booby traps and greedy developers who want to knock down their home.

Tickets: £3 Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/the-goonies-pg/

Exeter Phoenix Digital Film School

Event Date: 
12/08/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Produce, direct and shoot a film in one week

This week long course is geared towards those who wish to develop skills in film making and moving image. Subjects will include; Camera skills, lighting formats and workflows, sound recording, single camera location, down converting HD video, and editing with Final Cut Pro 7.

Delivered by experienced filmmaker Joshua Gaunt of Workshops n’Docs, this course will set you up with the skills you need to begin your journey in moving image production.

A full course outline will be available soon.

10.30am-5.30pm every day...

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