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Film: Behind the scenes of Evenlode Films and Productions

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 31st Jan 2020 at 09:00

Thomas Hadfield 31/01/2020

Last November, the Christmas Lights switch on saw three giant puppets reinvent Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’, whilst the Christmas before that saw a giant White... Last November, the Christmas Lights switch on saw three giant puppets reinvent Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’, whilst the Christmas before that saw a giant White Witch from Narnia parade through the town.

In 2018, the centenary of the end of the First World War was marked with a huge... Last November, the Christmas Lights switch on saw three giant puppets reinvent Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’, whilst the Christmas before that saw a giant White Witch from Narnia parade through the town.

In 2018, the centenary of the end of the First World War was marked with a huge animated film projected on to the Municipal...

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Film: Cheltenham-based company releases Christmas film in aid of children’s charity

Thomas Hadfield Fri, 27th Dec 2019 at 09:00

PinPointMedia are a Cheltenham-based company who specialise in creating content for companies all around the world. Using film, animation and photography, the company – which has offices in Manchester and London with the head office based in... PinPointMedia are a Cheltenham-based company who specialise in creating content for companies all around the world. Using film, animation and photography, the company – which has offices in Manchester and London with the head office based in... PinPointMedia are a Cheltenham-based company who specialise in creating content for companies all around the world. Using film, animation and photography, the company – which has offices in Manchester and London with the head office based in...

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Film: Cineworld Cheltenham reveals brand new facilities following refurbishment

Thomas Hadfield Tue, 10th Sep 2019 at 10:00

Movie fans were invited to special screenings of ‘IT: Chapter 2’ and ‘Angel Has Fallen’ last week as Cineworld Cheltenham revealed the result of their recent renovation. The work on the cinema in The Brewery Quarter began in...Movie fans were invited to special screenings of ‘IT: Chapter 2’ and ‘Angel Has Fallen’ last week as Cineworld Cheltenham revealed the result of their recent renovation. The work on the cinema in The Brewery Quarter began in...Movie fans were invited to special screenings of ‘IT: Chapter 2’ and ‘Angel Has Fallen’ last week as Cineworld Cheltenham revealed the result of their recent renovation. The work on the cinema in The Brewery Quarter began in...

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Film: The Wilson announces films for second pop up cinema of the year

Thomas Hadfield Mon, 13th May 2019 at 16:30

Following the success of the first pop up cinema series in February, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum is hosting a second film series this month, bringing a unique pop up cinema experience to Cheltenham. The second film series of 2019 is themed...Following the success of the first pop up cinema series in February, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum is hosting a second film series this month, bringing a unique pop up cinema experience to Cheltenham. The second film series of 2019 is themed...Following the success of the first pop up cinema series in February, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum is hosting a second film series this month, bringing a unique pop up cinema experience to Cheltenham. The second film series of 2019 is themed...

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Film: Cheltenham International Film Festival makes its debut

Thomas Hadfield Tue, 30th Apr 2019 at 09:00

Gloucestershire is packed to the brim with festivals, with Cheltenham arguably the ‘festival capital’ of the county. The jazz, literature and science festivals all attract thousands of visitors every year – not to mention the...Gloucestershire is packed to the brim with festivals, with Cheltenham arguably the ‘festival capital’ of the county. The jazz, literature and science festivals all attract thousands of visitors every year – not to mention the...Gloucestershire is packed to the brim with festivals, with Cheltenham arguably the ‘festival capital’ of the county. The jazz, literature and science festivals all attract thousands of visitors every year – not to mention the...

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Film: The former University of Gloucestershire student turned BAFTA winning filmmaker

Thomas Hadfield Mon, 18th Feb 2019 at 09:00

A University of Gloucestershire graduate has claimed a BAFTA for Best British Short Film. Alex Lockwood studied film production in Cheltenham, and just a few years down the line has been rubbing shoulders with some of Hollywood’s finest. ...A University of Gloucestershire graduate has claimed a BAFTA for Best British Short Film. Alex Lockwood studied film production in Cheltenham, and just a few years down the line has been rubbing shoulders with some of Hollywood’s finest. ...A University of Gloucestershire graduate has claimed a BAFTA for Best British Short Film. Alex Lockwood studied film production in Cheltenham, and just a few years down the line has been rubbing shoulders with some of Hollywood’s finest. ...

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Film: New pop up cinema comes to The Wilson gallery

Thomas Hadfield Tue, 12th Feb 2019 at 12:10

The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum is bringing a new, unique pop up cinema experience to Cheltenham for the first time. Visitors will be able to watch iconic films and documentaries in an atmosphere like no other – in the impressive third...The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum is bringing a new, unique pop up cinema experience to Cheltenham for the first time. Visitors will be able to watch iconic films and documentaries in an atmosphere like no other – in the impressive third...The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum is bringing a new, unique pop up cinema experience to Cheltenham for the first time. Visitors will be able to watch iconic films and documentaries in an atmosphere like no other – in the impressive third...

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Film: Cheltenham remembers World War One

Patrick Baines Fri, 26th Oct 2018 at 09:00

A Cheltenham-based film and production company will be marking the centenary of the end of the First World War by projecting a massive digital animation onto the front of the Cheltenham Municipal Offices on Sunday 11th November. Evenlode Films and...A Cheltenham-based film and production company will be marking the centenary of the end of the First World War by projecting a massive digital animation onto the front of the Cheltenham Municipal Offices on Sunday 11th November. Evenlode Films and...A Cheltenham-based film and production company will be marking the centenary of the end of the First World War by projecting a massive digital animation onto the front of the Cheltenham Municipal Offices on Sunday 11th November. Evenlode Films and...

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Film: Comedy film season launches in Cheltenham

Patrick Baines Mon, 8th Oct 2018 at 12:40

Cheltenham International Film Trust LTD has joined forces with Cheltenham Playhouse to launch a mini comedy season to be held at the playhouse, starting on 22nd October with a screening of the Mel Brooks comedy, ‘Young Frankenstein’....Cheltenham International Film Trust LTD has joined forces with Cheltenham Playhouse to launch a mini comedy season to be held at the playhouse, starting on 22nd October with a screening of the Mel Brooks comedy, ‘Young Frankenstein’....Cheltenham International Film Trust LTD has joined forces with Cheltenham Playhouse to launch a mini comedy season to be held at the playhouse, starting on 22nd October with a screening of the Mel Brooks comedy, ‘Young Frankenstein’....

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Film: Cheltenham Film Festival to debut in 2019

Patrick Baines Tue, 17th Jul 2018 at 15:50

Cheltenham is synonymous with festivals. Every March the town becomes the centre of the sporting universe as the best race horses on either side of the Irish Sea run at Prestbury Park during The Festival. With the ever-popular Science and Literature...Cheltenham is synonymous with festivals. Every March the town becomes the centre of the sporting universe as the best race horses on either side of the Irish Sea run at Prestbury Park during The Festival. With the ever-popular Science and Literature...Cheltenham is synonymous with festivals. Every March the town becomes the centre of the sporting universe as the best race horses on either side of the Irish Sea run at Prestbury Park during The Festival. With the ever-popular Science and Literature...

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Film: Cheltenham filmmaker aiming for the big time

Patrick Baines Fri, 25th May 2018 at 09:00

Cheltenham based filmmaker Christopher Stratton has high hopes for his latest production, a 1980s inspired cop drama that has been recorded in Gloucestershire. Christopher has spent the last two years producing, directing and editing ‘Retro...Cheltenham based filmmaker Christopher Stratton has high hopes for his latest production, a 1980s inspired cop drama that has been recorded in Gloucestershire. Christopher has spent the last two years producing, directing and editing ‘Retro...Cheltenham based filmmaker Christopher Stratton has high hopes for his latest production, a 1980s inspired cop drama that has been recorded in Gloucestershire. Christopher has spent the last two years producing, directing and editing ‘Retro...

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