June 2008
NINE DAYS AND COUNTING…
Nine days remain until the start of the 7th Fantastic Films Weekend, which runs from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June. The venue, as always, is the National Media Museum (NMeM), based in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
ROBERT FUEST DROPS OUT; JENNY AGUTTER (HOPEFULLY) DROPS IN
We are sad to announce that Robert Fuest, creator of the Dr. Phibes films, has been forced to cancel his appearance at the 7th Fantastic Films Weekend due to ill health. Bob has been advised by his doctor not to travel and sends his sincere apologies to those of you who were planning to meet him next week. Naturally we are all very disappointed but we send Bob our very best wishes. Should any of you wish to send cards or messages of goodwill then we will forward them.
Another special guest, Jenny Agutter, is hoping to re-schedule her work on a new TV series in order to join us over the course of the weekend. Jenny was originally planning to attend FFW in connection with the Friday night screening of An American Werewolf in London. Depending on her availability we will ask her to fill the slot vacated by Bob Fuest. Jenny’s visit remains unconfirmed.
OTHER GUESTS
Peter Duffell joins us for a screening of his Amicus anthology The House That Dripped Blood and jetting in from Belgium will be Harry Kümel, the maestro behind Daughters of Darkness and Malpertuis. Both films are playing during FFW. Finally, meet the team responsible for Tigon’s Blood on Satan’s Claw. Director Piers Haggard – grandson of H. Rider Haggard - will be appearing alongside Robert Wynne-Simmons, who wrote the script.
DELEGATE PASSES
Weekend and Day passes are available from the Museum box office on 0870 70 10 200. Prices are Weekend: £40 (£35 concessions); Day: £20 (£15 concessions).
Buying a pass entitles delegates to a ticket for all FFW screenings and interviews excluding IMAX presentations of I Am Legend for which pass holders will receive a £1 discount. Buying a pass does not automatically guarantee entry to screenings and interviews. Patrons MUST collect a ticket from the box office. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. All ticket holders must be in the auditorium when the screening/interview is due to start or risk losing their seat. Show your pass in the Museum shop, café and bar to receive a 10% discount.
ACCOMMODATION
Travelling to Bradford and unsure where to stay? Look no further. Our official hotel is The Midland, which offers the following rate for FFW delegates:
From £69.00 - double/twin bedroom (bed and breakfast)
Rooms can be reserved by calling the following unique number: 0845 833 4363. Make sure you quote ‘Fantastic Films Weekend’ when booking.
www.midland-hotel-bradford.com
FILM SUBMISSIONS FOR 2009
We are already accepting entries for the 8th Fantastic Films Weekend, which will be held from June 12-14 2009. Filmmakers with new films that fit the themes of the FFW are encouraged to submit their work for consideration. The FFW accepts live action, animation and documentary films in both short and feature-length formats.
Screeners (preferably on Pal format DVD) should be sent to: 8th Fantastic Films Weekend, Film Department, National Media Museum, Pictureville, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ, England. All submissions should be accompanied by a full Press pack including contact details, an English language synopsis, cast/crew credits, images and a portrait of the director. Selection will begin soon. Our deathline for entries is March 31, 2009.
UPDATES
We will continue to keep you updated via our email newsletters. Further information will be available online via our website www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/fantastic