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Curtains Rise On Wigan International
Film Festival
 The Wigan International
Film Festival was today (Wed) officially launched with the release of
the festival schedule and tickets.
This will be the second
film festival in the borough, and organisers are hoping that it will be
a big hit with local film buffs.
The festival will run
from the 3rd to the 6th November and highlights include:
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A screening of the
film Testimony, which was filmed in Wigan and Standish, on the
3rd November at the UGC Cinema Wigan. Critically acclaimed
director Tony Palmer will be attending the event to answer audience
questions about the film. This screening has been sponsored by UGC
Cinemas.
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The Best Of
The North West:
the cream of the dozens of short films submitted from local and
regional film makers on Friday 5th November at The Mill at
The Pier.
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Keep The Faith: A
Celebration Of Wigan Casino. The end of festival event with films
and music that celebrate the iconic nightclub. Casino legend Russ
Winstanley will be on hand to close the festival with a bang on
Saturday 6th November.
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Animated
Curriculum: local
primary kids will be turning their learning into moving images over a
series of workshops and an exclusive screening.
Festival
organiser Claire Duffy from Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust said: “This
year’s line up is great. We have a range of screenings, workshops and
educational events which will open the festival up to everyone. Many of
the events are free too, so it is a great way for people to explore
film.”
Tickets are on sale now from Wigan Tourist
Information Centre.
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Notes to Editors
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