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FILMFROME COMMUNITY DOCUMENTARY PROJECT FILMFROME are delighted to welcome Paul Watson, the acclaimed filmmaker whose credits include The Family (1974), Sylvania Waters (1992) and The Fishing Party (1985) as ‘director-at-large’ for a unique community project in which we aim to create a documentary of Frome made by the local community. Anyone can get involved in this exciting project, irrespective of age, background or experience, as free workshops will be organised on all aspects of documentary making. For further details contact the Festival Office (01373 453889) or see local press.
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FRIDAY 2 JULY COCKTAILS & CANAPÉS: (1961 PG) 
Following the cocktail party, Audrey Hepburn will be on the big screen in the main gallery for the classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Posh frocks a must. ROOK LANE CHAPEL 7.30pm SATURDAY 3 JULY INTOLERABLE CRUELTY (2003, 12A) ROOK LANE CHAPEL 9pm MONDAY 5 JULY DOUBLE BILL: Spirited Away, the Oscar-winning Japanese animation, is a beautifully drawn work of art that follows a young girl’s adventures in a fantastical resort for gods and spirits. In contrast, Kill Bill Vol 1, starring Uma Thurman, is outrageous, trashy and tongue in cheek. A homage to Manga and Samurai movies, the film is brutally bloody and thrillingly callous from first to last. Screened by filmfrome in association with the Bath Film Festival. Sponsored by Merlins Energy Source®, the all-natural energy drink. ROOK LANE CHAPEL TUESDAY 6 JULY PINK FLOYD'S THE WALL (1982,15) A unique chance to re-live the music of Pink Floyd and experience a rarely shown classic rock film on the big screen in surround sound. Local bands will play live acoustic covers of Pink Floyd songs before the visually evocative cult film hits the screen. Presented in association with Handsome Llama music studios. CHEESE & GRAIN |
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THURSDAY 8 JULY CHARITY PREVIEW: (2004, PG) When a greedy outlaw (voiced by Randy Quaid) schemes to take over a dairy farm, three cows (Roseanne, Judi Dench and Jennifer Tilly), a karate-kicking stallion (Cuba Gooding Jr), and a corral of critters join forces to save the farm. Profits from this event will go to charity. Screened in association with Buena Vista International (UK) Ltd. WESTWAY CINEMA 5.30pm, doors 5pm £4 (under 15: £3) SATURDAY 10 JULY PAUL WATSON: A LIFE IN TELEVISION Paul Watson is the filmmaker who brought ‘Fly on the Wall’ to our television screens. His documentaries infuriate politicians and enraged Mrs Thatcher . . . he will, he says, ‘die a happy man’. To celebrate the Frome documentary project, Watson will be showing some of his best work and telling the inside story of television. MERLIN THEATRE 2.30pm SATURDAY 10 JULY TOUCHING THE VOID (2003, 15) Screened in association with the Merlin Film Society. Sponsored by Alpine Summers/Alpine Winters activity and adventure holidays. MERLIN THEATRE Doors 7.45pm SUNDAY 11 JULY BEHIND THE SCENES AT Come and meet Tony Prescott, facilities manager from Aardman Animations, the UK’s leading animations company. Find out how a stationary object can be turned in to a big screen star. Be inspired by movie extracts from the Aardman archives and then try your hand at creating an animation model. Presented in association with Aardman Animations and FCC Media Arts. MERLIN THEATRE 2.30pm SUNDAY 11 JULY FILMFROME GALA EVENING: A special screening of South: Ernest Shackleton’s Journey to the Antarctic (1919) is the finale of the FILMFROME gala evening. This unique silent film documents Shackleton’s 1914–1916 Antarctic voyage and will be accompanied by a new score, created and performed live by renowned local musician John Law. The evening begins with a showcase from local and regional film and video talent. Local food producers will also provide a taste of the South West with a meal in the Merlin Foyer. Presented in association with the Merlin Film Society. MERLIN THEATRE |
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In 2004, FILMFROME aim to stimulate response and invoke participation, turning the experience and perception of the moving image from passive to active. FILMFROME are pleased to announce the inclusion of Rook Lane Chapel as an exciting and unique venue for film events in this year’s festival and thank the BFFS South West for donating the use of their cinema equipment for our Rook Lane events.
