RIP Maggie Smith
It seems our modern-day screen heroes are dropping every other week, and this week is pretty tough. The loss of the super Maggie Smith, a talent whose brilliance has illuminated screens and stages for generations. With her unique blend of wit, grace, and a touch of mischief, she brought to life characters that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide.
From her unforgettable role as Professor McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" series to the sharp-tongued yet tender Violet Crawley in "Downton Abbey," Maggie had an extraordinary ability to blend strength with vulnerability. Her performances were not just acts; they were invitations to explore the complexities of human emotion, leaving us both entertained and enlightened.
Beyond her roles, Maggie Smith was a beacon of resilience. Her journey through the ups and downs of life and career inspired many, proving that true artistry knows no age. Her commitment to her craft and her ability to convey profound truths through her characters remind us of the power of storytelling.
As we reflect on her legacy, let us cherish the laughter, the tears, and the unforgettable moments she gifted us. Rest in Peace, dear Maggie; your light will continue to shine through the stories you left behind.
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Opportunity with Firefly Arts and ARC West Lothian
We are thrilled to support one of the event sponsors from the 2024 film festival as they look to fill a very filmmaker role.
Project Brief - Creative Placements: Winter Show Filmmaking
Introduction: For the second year in a row, West Lothian ARC is supporting Firefly Arts in presenting their Winter Show, devised in collaboration with young people throughout West Lothian.
The Winter Show is a time for Firefly to spread festive joy while celebrating young talent and addressing issues close to our hearts. We are committed to delivering high quality arts experiences for children and young people across West Lothian, no matter social, cultural or economic background, and the Winter Show is a perfect example of this in action.
Each year, Firefly Arts works with professional theatre makers, facilitators and designers to create something truly unique, and this year is no different. Without giving too much away, this year’s show is about a young boy who finds himself lost in the snowstorm of advertisements, consumerism and presents while looking for the true meaning of Christmas.
To help us bring our vision to life, we are looking to collaborate with a local filmmaker to create a series of short videos screened throughout the performance and play a vital role in moving the story forward. The filmmaker will work closely with the director, set/costume designer, and the group of young performers to better understand the play's vision and create these videos. The filmmaker needs to be able to work fast and in a timely manner to ensure these videos are filmed and edited within a month and able to be projected onto our custom-made set.
Deliverables - The filmmaker will create a series of 4/5 videos, each of 1-2 minutes duration. The videos should be shot in high definition for optimal visual quality, and the filmmaker should ensure high-quality audio recording for clear and crisp sound. The final videos should be professionally edited to maintain a coherent, engaging st
The Bowling Green (Vito Milazzo)
We are so thrilled that Vito Milazzo of The Bowling Green created this promo video for us. It's an excellent piece of work from a classy Director, Editor, and Person! We love you, Vito!
There are only a few tickets left, get them now before it's too late.
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Meet Your Hosts for the 2024 West Lothian Film Festival
Please help us welcome Keryn Matthew, Lee Foster and Clair Myychael; your hosts for the 2024 West Lothian Film Festival at the Vue Cinema in Livingston.
Get your tickets now before they sell out.
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Notification Day - Check Your Email
With just 20 minutes left of June 20th, we are thrilled to announce that all West Lothian Film Festival notification emails have been sent out! Considering the time difference with FilmFreeway's HQ; everyone should have received their emails by now.
We're incredibly excited to share this news with you! However, we are also concerned that some emails might have slipped into spam or junk folders. Please, please check those folders to ensure you don't miss out on important updates about your submission.
Thank you for being a part of our festival and for sharing your amazing work with us. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
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So this ended up being a Grace takeover live session! Recap, get tickets for the FP Arts Short Film Festival (June 1st and July 19th) and qualify for 50% off tickets to West Lothian Film Festival. And to those that have decorated their homes for Galaday festivities; post a picture and tag us in. Grace will pick 3 winners of tickets. Oh, and thank you to whoever submitted our house to the decorated house competition.
Have you got a script you would to submit to this years film festival? If you do, please use the discount code below for 100% off the submission fee and you could be the first winner of the Best Screenplay award at the West Lothian Film Festival.
This category was aimed at scriptwriters in the Lothians, but we are now opening this up to scriptwriters across all of Scotland.
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🌟 Happy International Women’s Day! 🌟
On this special day, we want to take a moment to celebrate and express our gratitude to the amazing women who have been a part of our team of judges. Your dedication, wisdom, and passion have truly made a difference in our festival. Thank you for your invaluable contributions!
👩⚖️ Today, we want to give a special shoutout to the incredible female judges who have been with us every step of the way:
- Roby Walsh
- Hannah Baillie
- Regina Mosch
- Tamara Pearson
- Natacha Jean Baker
- Kirsty Lily
- Amanda Farley
- Heather Brown
- Francisca Cabouco
- Hannah McKenzie
- Mariah Baillie
A heartfelt thank you also goes out to Roby Walsh, not only a judge but also our festival director’s PA and Chief of Staff. Your hard work and dedication behind the scenes have been instrumental to the success of our festival.
We want to take our hats off also to the woman of our official supporters and sponsors Fulfilment Pictures, ACCEńT Film Productions, StudentFilmmakers, Let’s Rock The Spectrum and Linlithgow Distillery.
Today, let’s celebrate the strength, talent, and achievements of women everywhere. Together, we can continue to empower and inspire each other. Here’s to strong women – may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. 💪🌺✨
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🌟 Happy International Women's Day! 🌟
On this special day, we want to take a moment to celebrate and express our gratitude to the amazing women who have been a part of our team of judges. Your dedication, wisdom, and passion have truly made a difference in our festival. Thank you for your invaluable contributions!
👩⚖️ Today, we want to give a special shoutout to the incredible female judges who have been with us every step of the way:
- Roby Walsh
- Hannah Baillie
- Regina Mosch
- Tamara Pearson
- Natacha Jean Baker
- Kirsty Lily
- Amanda Farley
- Heather Brown
- Francisca Cabouco
- Hannah McKenzie
- Mariah Baillie
A heartfelt thank you also goes out to Roby Walsh, not only a judge but also our festival director's PA and Chief of Staff. Your hard work and dedication behind the scenes have been instrumental to the success of our festival.
We want to take our hats off also to the woman of our official supporters and sponsors Fulfilment Pictures, ACCEńT Film Productions, StudentFilmmakers, Let's Rock The Spectrum and Linlithgow Distillery.
Today, let's celebrate the strength, talent, and achievements of women everywhere. Together, we can continue to empower and inspire each other. Here's to strong women – may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. 💪🌺✨
#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInLeadership #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen
By a show of likes and comments; as aspiring filmmakers, who would be interested in recorded or live sessions on Facebook to talk about their film? Even if you haven't yet submitted it.
