Since its inception in 2014, the Blackpool Film Festival has become a prominent fixture in the town’s cultural landscape, offering a rich array of film experiences and artist-led events. Formerly known as the Winter Gardens Film Festival, this year’s event has been rebranded as the Blackpool Film Festival, marking a shift to a town-wide, multi-venue celebration of cinema.
As Blackpool continues to grow as a cultural hub, the festival aims to showcase the town’s vibrant offerings through an expanded program of events. In honor of its 10th anniversary, the festival is set to be more ambitious than ever. To achieve this, organizers are seeking to raise £1,000 by the end of September to support various aspects of the festival.
Funding Goals
The fundraising campaign is crucial for several key components of the festival. The funds will be allocated to competition prizes, equipment rental, and volunteer support.
Competition Highlights
The 2024 Blackpool Film Festival will feature the return of its highly anticipated Short Film Competition. This event celebrates the work of emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. A cash prize of £300 will be awarded to the top filmmaker, providing vital support for their future projects and career development. All shortlisted entries will be screened during the festival weekend, from November 1st to 3rd, with an awards ceremony scheduled for November 3rd. Donors who contribute £10 or more will receive two tickets to one of the screenings showcasing the competition’s shortlisted films.
Equipment Needs
The festival’s main screenings will take place at the Backlot Cinema, with additional pop-up screenings planned at various smaller venues across Blackpool. To ensure smooth operations and avoid potential technical issues, the festival will rent extra equipment, including projectors and screens. This precautionary measure aims to prevent last-minute cancellations and enhance the overall attendee experience.
Volunteer Support
The Blackpool Film Festival relies heavily on the dedication of its volunteers, who contribute their time and skills to various festival activities, from administration to event hosting. To support these invaluable contributors, donations will help provide food and refreshments throughout the festival weekend. The continued involvement of these volunteers is essential to the festival’s success.
Organizers express their gratitude for any support received and look forward to welcoming attendees to the 2024 Blackpool Film Festival.
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