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Southend-on-Sea  Film Festival 2012

Well, what a fantastic success the 2011 festival was! We hit a high point with our Opening Night Gala celebration of the classic gangster thriller The Long Good Friday - when we were joined by Festival patron Ray Winstone, sisters Gillian and Kim Taylforth and, from the film, producer Barry Hanson, scriptwriter Barrie Keeffe and actors Kevin McNally, Paul Barber, PH Moriarty and Karl Howman - and we never let up! More than 30 films and events later, we ended with an exclusive Gala preview of new UK indie comedy Being Sold. I am so grateful to all the guests who joined us for a wonderful festival which achieved record attendances.

We are especially proud to be a showcase for British independent cinema. We are always seeking new British films to present.

Planning for the 2012 festival is already underway. Please keep checking here for the latest news.

Paul Cotgrove, Festival Director

Latest News

Opening Night Gala Film announced! We are delighted to announce that the Opening Night Gala film will be "Hard Boiled Sweets"... click to read more Main Festival venues confirmed Following the Gala Night Opening at the Odeon on Thursday 3rd May... Click to read more Festival Fringe extended Southend Central Museum has added a further screening to its schedule... Click to read more Ticket price announced All tickets for the 2012 Southend-on-Sea Film Festival will be £4. This reflects ever-increasing film hire and other costs, while keeping the festival as accessible as possible to all. Click to read more 2012 Southend Film Festival will go ahead! Thanks to funding from the British Film Institute's Lottery Transitional Fund for Audience Development the 2012 Southend Film Festival will definitely go ahead. Click to read mnore Horror on Sea Festival announced! Southend-on-Sea Film Festival Director Paul Cotgrove is delighted to announce a new film festival. Click to read more