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Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 13m

I SWEAR follows the true story of Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s journey with through his troubled teens in 1980s Britain – a time when the condition was little known & misunderstood

Opens this Fri 17 Oct at MAC Birmingham, Malvern Theatres & Red Carpet Cinema, Barton-under-Needwood

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 1h

MIDLANDS ON THE MOVE is an upcoming collection of features where we check out films created beyond the region in the UK & abroad by Midlands crews

If you're from the Midlands & have a story to share then we'd love to hear from you too! Get in touch here or other socials

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 13h

RIP Drew Struzan. A life's artwork intrinsically linked with cinema which got you giddy-excited for films from just a one-sheet poster alone. We'll never see anyone like him again. X

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Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 1d

Coming up at Savoy Nottingham on Sun 26 Oct, Jan Švankmajer's ALICE is screening

"The wildest version of Lewis Carroll's classic made with live action & stop-motion animation"

Presented by Porlock Press film club - tickets:
savoyonline.co.uk/SavoyNotting...

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 1d

We've created a new list for Midlands films (surprise!) on Letterboxd. We've found our first 79 films but if your Midlands-made film is on Letterboxd then give us a shout & we'll add it to help share the talented work created in the area!

letterboxd.com/midlandsmovi...

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Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 1d

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (1985) stars Raul Julia & Sônia Braga + there's a new musical version coming this year with Jennifer Lopez. BUT they'll pale in comparison to a new stage adaptation by Paul Foster opening at Curve Leicester 3-25 April 2026. More:

www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/sho...

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 3d

PITCH POTS is a new initiative from Film Hub Midlands offering regional creatives financial support up to £2,000 for their film projects

Currently open for proposals, get your applications in quick before the project comes to a close at the end of the year

filmhubmidlands.org/show/pitch-p...

Pitch Pots - Film Hub Midlands

Our Pitch Pots are available to help film exhibitors support a risk and try something new. Last call for applications.

filmhubmidlands.org

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Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 3d

Diane Keaton ❤️❤️❤️

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Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 3d

Matlock Bath Pavilion is hosting the premiere for new horror DEAD ON DISTRIBUTION on 15 November

Shot in the Midlands by director Alasdair Gretton there'll be screenings, Q&A & even live music

Check out what's happening here:
www.midlandsmovies.com/matlock-horr...

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 3d

"An AI character voiced by The Last of Us' Bella Ramsey plays an important part in a film that will have your heart-thumping and your brain thinking long after the credits" ★★★★★

THE CORRECTION UNIT from @FoyleRiverFilms gets a review

www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

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Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 3d

A local lad in London! Excited to share that Jacob Holmes is representing MM at the London Film Fest. We are passionate about advocating Midlands voices & the UK's biggest film fest is perfect for that. We'll be sharing this & more in our forthcoming Midlands on the Move features

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 4d

"It contains a fair chunk of sleazy torment & gore, so if that sounds your bag, then feel free to go on a date with The Catfish, just be wary of the warning signs beforehand"

THE CATFISH from Nisaro Karim review

www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 4d

"The young filmmakers coax great performances from the two leads & if this is a first attempt at filmmaking - albeit with support & access to great equipment - then it’s very impressive"

507 was made by students on the MetFilm Summer School. Our review:

www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

Midlands Review of 507

There are some great film education establishments around the Midlands including the Pauline Quirke Academy and the Midlands Screen Acting School and another one to add to the ever growing list is…

www.midlandsmovies.com

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 4d

Critically acclaimed ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER sees a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own’s daughter in PTA's latest

It's lands in regional cinemas this weekend until 16 Oct at Mockingbird Digbeth, Malvern Theatres & MAC Birmingham & until 23 Oct at Courtyard Hereford

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Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 4d

"Mixing contemporary concerns with cinematic flourishes, it delivers thrilling moments, emotional engagement & captivating performances, making it a not-to-be missed look into the dark obsessions of tin-foil fools" ★★★★½

We review new Midlands short ALLEGED

www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 5d

Something Is Growing... And It Needs You!

New Midlands film Personal Growth will explore the effects of grief & the team has just released a teaser trailer after successfully achieving their latest crowdfunding campaign

www.midlandsmovies.com/upcoming-sho...

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 5d

To celebrate Black History Month, the UOB Race Equality network & B: Film are collaborating to show films aligned with "Standing Firm in Power & Pride"

First up is IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK on Wed 15 Oct at University of B'ham

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bhm-film-s...

BHM Film Screening - If Beale Street Could Talk

To celebrate BHM, the UOB Race Equality network and B: Film are collaborating to show films aligned with "Standing Firm in Power and Pride"

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 5d

New horror DEAD ON DISTRIBUTION is getting a premiere + exhibition, Q&A & musical afterparty at Matlock Bath Pavilion

Join them on 15 November for the short which was filmed around Matlock, Alfreton's 80s Video Store & Derby Conference Centre

www.midlandsmovies.com/matlock-horr...

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 5d

This Sun 12th Oct Leicester Film Club presents a Spooktober Special with a Horror Quiz & movie screening of Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny at Firebug in Leicester

4pm quiz/5pm Film *shown with introduction, intermission & subtitles

www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/lei...

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 5d

ARTS JOB VACANCY via FIlmwire

MAC Birmingham seek a Learning & Participation Coordinator to deliver effective programming focused on building engagement with diverse local communities & audiences

Apply by Mon 13 October

mac.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...

hireful.

mac.livevacancies.co.uk

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 5d

Directed by Eva Libertad & Audience Award winner at the Berlin Film Fest, DEAF follows a young couple, Ángela (played by deaf actress Miriam Garlo) & her hearing partner who are expecting a baby

11-15 Oct at Northampton Filmhouse

northamptonfilmhouse.com/films/deaf/

Deaf - Northampton Filmhouse

Follows a young couple, Ángela (who is deaf, played by deaf actress – and the director's sister) and her hearing partner Héctor, who are expecting a baby.

northamptonfilmhouse.com

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 6d

"A glamourous cheerleader-type who is yearned for, despite the obvious love-interest being the overlooked alternative girl considered only a friend, is an 80s cinema staple & is seen again in this Midlands-infused homage"

IF THIS IS IT review:
www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 6d

"It highlights the toll that the constant high of touring and playing music, followed by the lull in-between, can have on a person"

Matt Tilt checks out TO BE FRANK

www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-rev...

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 6d

Director Xanthe Pajarillo (a PhD candidate at Birmingham Uni) is known for directing the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, hosted by David Dastmalchian & is now crowdfunding for a Midlands documentary called TEENAGE SCREAMS!

www.midlandsmovies.com/new-campaign...

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Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 6d

Set in the rural Derbyshire countryside, THE LAST VISIT is a planned new 20-minute short following a mysterious stranger who visits an old man (Nigel Barber) to discuss life & death

Find out more & how to get involved here:
www.midlandsmovies.com/derbyshire-s...