Festival

The Awards Show was a hoot, the photography exhibition a treat and the competition prize has made a food lover very happy…For more details on what we got up to, see below or download the full CWFF08 festival guide.
Events

CWFF 08 Awards Show

Mon 1st Sept. East Wintergarden
Complimentary Drinks Reception: 18.30
Show Starts: 19.00

The closing night Awards Show is the culmination of CWFF08, taking place on 1st September.
The night will award the best of the festival in front of a host of filmmakers, industry professionals
and the general public.

It’s a great opportunity to watch the winning films from each category, mingle with those from the
film world, take some goodies home and, of course, enjoy drinks and canapés courtesy of our
lovely hospitality partner, Waitrose Food&Home.

You can book your tickets
 here OR sign up for CWFF news and receive a special discounted rate!

Image:East Wintergarden



Director Q&As:

Price James – The visionary music video director presents a screening of his quirky and
stunning videos for the coolest bands on the planet today, and provides some informative insights
into his stratospheric career.

View more on Price James Click here


William Raban - East London film artist William Raban’s work has included expanded cinema,
installations and work for television. Here he showcases his films made about the Docklands area,
and answers your questions.

View more on William Raban Click here


Competition

The Canary Wharf & Isle of Dogs Movie Map details key filming locations in the local area.
The map can be picked up at any of our screening venues and it also holds the answer to our
competition.

Plateau is a stunning light-filled restaurant with dramatic views across the rooftops of Canary
Wharf, and you may be in for a chance of winning a meal for two there if you can answer this
question:

Which film did Plateau appear in?

First sign up to CWFF News on the cwff.org.uk homepage to be entered into the draw – it’s free
and simple to do. Then send your answer to
 enquiries@cwff.org.uk with the full film title and
your contact details by 5pm Sep 1st 2008.

Good Luck!


Image:Plateau Restaurant



Photography

CWFF works with creative talent across all media, supporting artists with a strong voice.

London-based portrait photographer, Francisco Serrano, shoots with a disarming quality -
everyday people as well as those more known; rock band The Guillemots, writer/actor Richard
Thomas and former So Solid Crew member, Asher D. His work is above all influenced by cinema,
collaborating this year with CWFF on Maybe We Are All Stars.

Running throughout August at the Window Galleries at Canada Place East Retail Mall (opposite Waitrose), the exhibition provides a unique take on blockbuster movies shot in the Canary Wharf
area.  Harry Potter, Batman and James Bond - iconic film figures are represented simply, their
identity not quite intact.  We are provided with what seems to be a familiar story though something
is amiss, making their presence in film not quite so removed from our own. Maybe we are all stars... 







CWFF 08’s closing night on 1st September will award the best of the festival in front of a host of filmmakers, industry professionals and the general public. We have launched an open casting call
to co-host the event via bethemoviestar.com (BTMS).

The innovative online casting site, run by major festival supporter ROK Motion, is an ever-growing
pool of worldwide talent, and CWFF is looking for one of them to be the quick-witted and
charismatic host to its prestigious awards show. It’s a unique opportunity to grab the spotlight but
be prepared for a rigorous casting process!

If you want to be in with a chance yourself, simply register at the BTMS site and create a cast profile
(it’s free). All the details on the call will be there waiting for you. Or if you just want to follow the
process then visit the project page on the BTMS site: www.bethemoviestar.com Go on, give it
a go!


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