A cinematic exploration of a shifting time and place. Local & International shorts, features & live events from 27th Nov - 1st Dec 2024.The 2024 programme features over 25 films and events including Local Spotlights:
✦ 'Tyger': A gripping drama by local writer Dylan Edwards, filmed around Thanet.
✦ 'Chuck Chuck Baby': Our opening night quirky musical romance, directed by Margate Director Janis Pugh.
✦ 'Nothing Compares': A compelling documentary that chronicles the life of Sinéad O'Connor by Margate's Kathryn Ferguson.
✦ 'Häxan; Story of Witchcraft' 100th-anniversary screening of this classic, with a live score by local musicians AUTOHAUs.
Diverse Voices:
✦ 'The Stimming Pool': An experimental film exploration of neurodiversity co-created with a collective of autistic artists, the Neurocultures Collective.
✦ 'Smoke Sauna Sisterhood': An intimate look at women's experiences and solidarity.
✦ 'The Tuba Thieves': A unique doc-drama exploring how we listen, by d/Deaf filmmaker Alison O'Daniel.
Notable Debuts:
✦ 'How to Have Sex': Molly Manning Walker's raw coming-of-age drama.
✦ 'Hakeem': A documentary following Eastender Hak Baker's musical journey.
Plus our four shorts programmes tap into touching stories, from every walk of life.
✰ When it Means The Most: stories highlighting the strengths and struggles of those facing life’s challenges
✰ Unchartered Futures: Tough choices are confronted and their consequences can bring families and communities together or it might just tear them apart.
✰ Myths & Mysteries: Mysterious tales from distant lands blend folklore, imagination, and history.
✰ FilmPride/Queer Shorts: Stories and celebrations of Queer voices with guests Margate Pride & Brighton’s FilmPride
🎟️ margatefilmfestival.co.uk/2024-programme
Event Venue
Margate Kent UK, 22 Norfolk Road, Margate, CT9 2HY, United Kingdom,Margate, Kent
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