The Meniscus Film Festival is an annual event which takes place in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England. Based at the Whitgift Film Theatre ( Whitgift School) in Grimsby the festival screens a range of independent films and has been running since 2001. [1] The Festival regularly shows locally produced films. [2]
Various fringe events also take place at separate venues in the region during the festival and a number of other film-based activities are run throughout the year. [3] The festival includes a competition for film makers to make a film under 5 minutes in duration based upon a creative title. [4] The winner of the competition receives an award and a cash prize.
It is organised on a voluntary basis and funding is sourced from the local authority, The National Lottery and through private support.
References
- ^ Emmett, Conrad (13 November 2009). "Surprise announcement to reel in film fans". Grimsby Telegraph. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
- ^ "Film talent flourishes south of the Humber". BBC News. 2 December 2009. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
- ^ "Casting a spell on movie fans". Grimsby Telegraph. 5 May 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
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External links
- Official Meniscus Films website
- Official Whitgift Film Theatre website
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The Meniscus Film Festival is an annual event which takes place in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England. Based at the Whitgift Film Theatre ( Whitgift School) in Grimsby the festival screens a range of independent films and has been running since 2001. [1] The Festival regularly shows locally produced films. [2]
Various fringe events also take place at separate venues in the region during the festival and a number of other film-based activities are run throughout the year. [3] The festival includes a competition for film makers to make a film under 5 minutes in duration based upon a creative title. [4] The winner of the competition receives an award and a cash prize.
It is organised on a voluntary basis and funding is sourced from the local authority, The National Lottery and through private support.
References
- ^ Emmett, Conrad (13 November 2009). "Surprise announcement to reel in film fans". Grimsby Telegraph. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
- ^ "Film talent flourishes south of the Humber". BBC News. 2 December 2009. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
- ^ "Casting a spell on movie fans". Grimsby Telegraph. 5 May 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
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^
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External links
- Official Meniscus Films website
- Official Whitgift Film Theatre website
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