ICYMI, last weekend we shared the full nominations across the 16 hotly-contested categories for our 2024 Midlands Movies Awards.

See which filmmakers, cast & crew our jury panel selected from the best of the area

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Apply by 17th May to a new film & tv course from Mission Accomplished that was developed in partnership with BOA Stage & Screen with support from BFI

No experience or qualifications required, just passion to work in TV & Film in the West Midlands

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We've sold 50% of Midlands Movies Awards 2024 table tickets already so get in soon to make sure you grab a spot whether you're a filmmaker or a film fan

All the details of our June 8th event & how to get tickets here
midlandsmovies.com/awards-tickets

This month we took a look at two horrors coming to cinemas and home release so check our thoughts on childhood chiller IMAGINARY & the monster mayhem of BAGHEAD

Full reviews:
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Out in cinemas this Friday for its 25th anniversary, The Phantom Menace has few fans. But we may just be one of a small group that see some 'hope' amongst its flaws

We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of the first #StarWars prequel
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In the lead up to their 2nd year, the Mansfield Town Film Festival are showcasing some of the award-winning films from a variety of genres that played at last year's fest.

Catch The Best of Fest '23 at Mansfield Palace Thurs 4 July

Jay Martin

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Happy birthday Harley

12 years old today! 🐶🎂

We cannot thank filmmakers enough for their involvement in the 2024 Midlands Movies Awards

Whether selected in the nominations or not, we hope you all continue telling your amazing stories & sharing the fantastic work you do. And we'll support your journey all along the way 🙏

Next week 3rd-5th May check out the fantastic Wolverhampton Film Festival (SUBMISSIONS CLOSED) which champions storytellers through the form of film & takes place over 3 days at the University of Wolverhampton

Tickets:
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The East vs West Midlands Showcase from Nexus Cast & Crew Network CIC runs next week so grab some tickets and watch some of the best short films made in our very own awesome region!

Sat 4 May at Derby Quad

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The 2024 full nominations right here:

midlandsmovies.com/new-midlands-m…

Returning to cinemas in 4K, The LAVENDER HILL MOB (1951, Charles Crichton) is a an Ealing Studios comedy classic starring Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway as criminals who plan to smuggle gold from a bank

Sun 28 April 3pm at Malvern Theatres

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Sweetly it Turns is a new drama from KT Bird following the lives of a working-class family in Wolverhampton as they deal with change & the passing of time

We have the new trailer featuring One Foot in the Grave's Richard Wilson on our front page now!

midlandsmovies.com

Come join an exciting ceremony featuring great local filmmakers, networking, red carpet photos & a few drinks no doubt to celebrate the best of the Midlands film scene

The Midlands Movies Awards 2024 takes place on June 8th & we'd love to see you there!

midlandsmovies.com/awards-tickets

We cannot thank filmmakers enough for their involvement in the 2024 Midlands Movies Awards

Whether selected in the nominations or not, we hope you all continue telling your amazing stories & sharing the fantastic work you do. And we'll support your journey all along the way 🙏

So many regional film events coming up including the fantastic Wolverhampton Film Festival (SUBMISSIONS CLOSED) next week Their fest champions storytellers through the form of film & takes place over 3 days at the University of Wolverhampton

Find out more & grab tickets here filmfreeway.com/Wolverhamptonf…