Festival offers opportunities for North-East filmmakers
The festival aims to provide filmmakers with new opportunities.
The three-day Gateshead International Film Festival (GIFF) will be held next year, offering opportunities to the region’s filmmakers.
It takes place on July 16-18, bringing regional filmmaking talent together with local and international cinema for a unique cultural weekend in the North East.
GIFF has already attracted over 140 film submissions from more than 40 countries, putting the region on the international filmmaking map.
The festival has a commitment to creating opportunities for North East filmmakers.
Film submissions from the North East are free of charge, giving emerging and established regional filmmakers the opportunity to have their work considered alongside films arriving in Gateshead from across the world.
Screenings will take place at Vue Gateshead, with industry panels and workshops hosted at Gateway Studio CIO on Gateshead High Street.
Submissions will be accepted via FilmFreeway. Alongside free entry for North East films, GIFF aims to provide filmmakers with opportunities extending beyond the screen through industry education, workshops, networking, audience engagement and access to experienced film professionals.
The festival will particularly encourage young and emerging filmmakers to develop connections, learn more about the industry and showcase their work, helping to create pathways for the next generation of North East filmmaking talent.
Selected filmmakers will also receive free festival access upon confirmation by the deadline.
Organiser Steve Wraith said: “The focus is on emerging and experienced filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences across our home region for a range of screenings, workshops and community events.
“We want to showcase fresh North East voices and talent alongside international independent cinema. The arena is open to everyone.”