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  • By: Martha Austin Of all the things I imagine myself doing at 10 a.m. on a Saturday morning, taking an Immersive Theatre class in a brewery was not one of them and yet now I can’t imagine a better way to spend my weekend. I was lucky enough to be able to take part in…

    Step Into the Story: An Immersive Theatre Workshop for Pompey Dogs Live Cinema!
  • Quentin Tarantino: The Maverick Director Who Redefined Hollywood with Reservoir Dogs The world of cinema was forever altered in 1992 when Quentin Jerome Tarantino, an unknown video store clerk with a passion for cinema, premiered his debut film Reservoir Dogs at the Sundance Film Festival. Tarantino quickly became one of the most influential directors in…

    The Maverick Director
  • Last September, Making Waves Film Festival organisers Roy Hanney and Yael Friedman attended the Film London Distributor Slate Days at Picturehouse Central. This two-day event is one of the key gatherings for film distributors and exhibitors, providing a valuable chance to see what’s in store for cinema screens over the next year and to build…

    Building Connections for Making Waves Film Festival at a Film London Distributor Slate Days
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    Tales of Staggeringly Good Commitments Auditions
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    The Staggeringly Good Commitments Live Cinema Experience
  • As part of the MWFF community curated screening initiative, we partnered with youth charity Motiv8 and the University of Portsmouth to put on a half-term screening of ‘Hunt for the Wilder People’ (2016). The young people collaborated with students from the university to select a film they would like to see and curate an event…

    Hunt for the Wilder People half-term screening with Motiv8
  • Welcome to the world of community cinema! Whether you’re a film enthusiast, a creative producer, or a member of a community group, this guide is designed to empower you to bring the magic of cinema to your local community. Inspired by the insights from the Beyond Boundaries workshop hosted in partnership with Film Hub South…

    Beyond Boundaries Lite: A Beginner’s Guide to Curating Community Cinema Events
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    The Secret of the Grain – a cinematic dining experience
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    Wave Makers Talent Development Day: A Celebration of Emerging Film Talent at No6 Cinema
  • So, I’ve been diving back into the classics recently, and guess what popped up on my radar? “The Commitments” – that vibrant, soulful, and utterly compelling 1991 film directed by Alan Parker. Yeah, I know, it’s been a while, but bear with me because this one’s a real treasure, especially for us here in Portsmouth.…

    Rediscovering a timeless classic – “The Commitments” (1991)