The Festival is nearly upon us and the excitement is building.
As we have talked to people and watched your comments appear on social media it is apparent that whilst there are a few stand out favourites in the
programme, such as Jellyfish, Green Book
and
Sometimes, Always Never, the range of films on offer means that there will be a special moment for
everybody who attends.
The Rheged films, Down to Earth and Sorry to Bother You
are so different but are on so many
people's must-see list. The Guilty also features on that list and now we have
Prevenge to factor in as
well. I am so looking forward to welcoming Alice Lowe to the Festival.
Do not miss the Ospreys! This year's crop of short films looks amazing, with some serious messages
coming through from young activists working in their communities.
Oh, and did I mention Asghar Farhadi's Everybody Knows?
See you very soon
Ian Payne
Festival Director