NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | FILM PREVIEW
NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL words: TRYSTAN KENT The Newport International Film Festival returns this year to showcase four independent Welsh films – two of which are from the Newport Film …
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IRIS PRIZE | FESTIVAL REVIEW
"the Iris Prize really is something for Cardiff to be very, very proud of. Also featuring an education day, talks, a Producer’s Forum, and numerous networking opportunities, this is one six-year-old that should be shouting its sheer, shining, superb selfdom from the rooftops."
HAY-ON-WYE FESTIVAL OF BRITISH CINEMA | REVIEW
Hay-on-Wye has form. It’s a common observation amongst those attending the Festival Of British Cinema that it has the feel of the town’s more famous literary events in its early days. There’s the cosy town hall venues, hard plastic seats and boundless enthusiasm.
WOW FILM FESTIVAL | PREVIEW
Anyone with an interest in film will want to keep their diary free this Easter as the annual Wales One World Film Festival returns with a fresh line-up of intriguing films from around the world.
FFRESH FILM FESTIVAL | PREVIEW
NOW in its 10th year, the annual Ffresh Festival: The Student Moving Image Festival Of Wales, arrives in Newport for 2012.
SHAME | FILM INTERVIEW
Buzz catches up with Iain Canning and Harry Escott, the producer and composer of Steve McQueen’s highly anticipated new film, Shame, which is released nationwide on Fri 13 Jan.
OWEN SHEERS | RESISTANCE Q&A
Lloyd Griffiths chats to Owen Sheers about the feature-film adaptation of his lauded debut novel Resistance.
RESISTANCE | FILM FEATURE
Owen Sheers’ lauded debut novel has been carefully adapted into a feature-length film. Lloyd Griffiths chats to some of the cast and has a sneak preview of the film.
IRIS PRIZE | PREVIEW & COMPETITION
Buzz previews this year's Iris Prize.
RUTGER HAUER | INTERVIEW
Lloyd Griffiths chats to Rutger Hauer about being the devil, why he ends up on so many genres movies, the iconic Blade Runner and why smart people are scarier.
THE PASSION | THEATRE REVIEW
Michael Sheen became a Messiah of his home town over the Easter weekend with his leading role in a 72-hour epic retelling of The Passion
FILM INTERVIEW | RICHARD AYOADE
Buzz catches up with Submarine director Richard Ayoade at the the film's Welsh premiere in Swansea.
WOW! WIN TICKETS TO SEE THE PREMIERE OF PATAGONIA
Win tickets to the premier of Patagonia
ARTS NEWS | SWANSEA
Exhibitions, conferences and reopenings. Happy Arty New Year. Buzz keeps you in the know with the new shows and the creative changes in Swansea. 1. Elysium Gallery Moves Home The …
MR NICE | PREVIEW AND COMPETITION
Mr. Nice A biopic starring Rhys Ifans about the life of notorious drug smuggler Howard Marks is to hit UK cinema screens in October. Ifans, who is friends with Howard …
GREEN LIGHT FOR GREEN MAN
Going to Green Man this year? Susie Wild is. She shares some of her tips.
BAD LIEUTENANT | FILM REVIEW
Nicolas Cage is on remarkable form in this entertaining tale of a cop gone bad.
[.REC] 2 | FILM REVIEW
Shakey cam's most feverish disciples are back with a horror that cranks up the tension.
WELSH FILMS FOR BLOTTO REVELLERS AT GLASTO
Big screens at Glastonbury festival will play films from Welsh filmmakers.
CRAFTING A 21ST CENTURY FOX
Fantastic Mr Fox was one of the most beautifully animated films of 2009. André Bonifay spoke to some of the Oscar-nominated animators behind it to find out how they ended up working with the inimitable Wes Anderson.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON | FILM REVIEW
"A stunning spectacle of quality animation, beautiful imagery and simple, effective storytelling"
WIN: ANIMATION MASTERCLASS TICKETS
This weekend the animation crew behind Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr Fox are coming to Cardiff to give an animation masterclass to students at Cardiff’s Atrium building. It’s invitation only, but …
ART NEWS | ELYSIUM: AFTER THE END | SWANSEA LOVE STORY
ROLL UP ROLL UP. I have some exciting news. Elysium Gallery, the fantastic artist-led space at 41 High Street, Swansea is moving to bigger and better things. From this weekend …
WIN TICKETS TO JEAN-PIERRE JEUNET’S MICMACS
Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s MICMACS is previewing at Chapter Arts Centre on Sun 21 Feb, and Buzz have 10 pairs of tickets to give away. MICMACS, the latest film from the celebrated …