2019 Cambridge Film Festival Report

Perivi Katjavivi with ESTRELLA SENDRA For Film Festival Film
39th Cambridge
Film Festival Report
FESTIVAL FUNDER
FESTIVAL PRINCIPAL PARTNERS

Since its founding in 1977, the Cambridge
Film Festival has played a vital role
in the city’s excellent cultural
programme.
It brings together residents and
international visitors in a joyous
celebration of cinema, and contributes
to a uniquely vibrant city.
“A joy and privilege
to see such a variety
of films from around
the world, many of which
won’t get a general release.
Very professionally
organised. Thank you.”
Audience Feedback
This year, Following an opening night at
which Director Sarah Gavron along with writers
theresa ikoko & claire wilson presented their coming of age drama
ROCKS, the 2019 Festival attracted its highest attendace for more than
6 years. Over 8 days the Festival presented 165 films to an audience in
excess of 11,800, with further public engagement online through a social
media following in excess of 43,000.
“Pleasant and
welcoming, well
organised and a reliable
resource for a variety
of films that I couldn’t
otherwise be able to see
on the big screen”
Audience Feedback
“Very
well organised
and friendly,
helpful staff. ”
Audience Feedback
“A joy to
experience
such well curated
programme”
Audience Feedback
“ This event is
amazing. A really nice
venue where you can
interact with people and
enjoy movies in a comfortable
environment. Movies are
really good and diverse.
Amazing feature!”
Audience Feedback
Cambridge Film Festival is now firmly established as one of the
largest cultural events in the East of England.
as well as welcoming 90 filmmakers from around the
world, to present and speak about thier films, CFF once
again showcased the very best films from across the globe.
including award-winning features from major international
festivals, 38 UK premieres and a host of major UK and
American titles often many months before their theatrical
releases.
“Really enjoyed seeing
so many wonderful films
that I genuinely wouldn’t
have seen otherwise. It makes
me wish cinema in general
was more diverse.”
Audience Feedback
“Great
people, helpful
volunteers,
passionate people”
Audience Feedback
“The Festival
gets better every
year.”
Audience Feedback
The 2019 Festival saw the development of the “ CFF Youth Lab”. Designed
to develop diverse young audiences for film and art cinema “Youth LAb”
introduced the hugely successful Young People’s Jury, the Family
Film Festival Audience Award, and a year round programme of “CFF In
your community” screenings with partners across the city.
A truly international film festival in the heart of an ever more
international city!
“Such friendly staff,
the team at Cambridge
Film Festival are so
personable and hospitable.
Everybody is smiling.”
Audience Feedback
“The highlight of
the film-culture year
- wish I could have seen
more films than I did!”
Audience Feedback

Award Winners
Festival Data
GOLDEN PUNT
BEST FEATURE
39TH
FESTIVAL
DIRECTOR:
REZA
MIRKARIMI
93%
of audience members rated the Festival experience 4 or 5 stars
Castle of
Dreams
8
8 Days
1086 Film Submissions
SILVER PUNT
BEST DOCUMENTARY
11,859 admissions
90 Visiting Filmmakers
39TH
FESTIVAL
StreetKids
United 3
96 Features
48 Countries Represented
Alina
DIRECTOR:
JACCO
GROEN
69 Shorts
85 Volunteers
DIRECTOR:
RAMI KODEIH
38 UK Premieres
178 Delegate PAsses
Cambridge Film Festival
Young People’s Jury Award
39TH
FESTIVAL
41% Female Directed Films
17,000 Festival Brochures
DIRECTOR:
HENRY BLAKE
County
Lines
5 Venues around Cambridge
176 Film Introductions
43,300 social media followers
2.9M Social Media Impressions
Strike
DIRECTOR:
TREVOR
HARDY
32 Q&As
238,297 Website PAge Views

Adam Pearson for Chained for Life
Perivi Katjavivi & Mpumelelo Mcata for Film Festival Film
Aina Clotet for Somebody’s Daughter
Family Film Festival Audience Award
Sarah Gavron, Claire Wilson & Theresa Ikoko for Rocks
The Flaming Rage of the Sea at the Heong Gallery
Peter Bradshaw for Black Narcissus
Film Hub South East Showcase
William Nicholson for Hope Gap (with Take One)

A huge thank you to our Official
Partners
Principal Partners
Co-Partner
Third Partners
thank you also to all our Funders, donors, supporters and Partners.
For more information about supporting Cambridge Film Festival please contact:
becky.mann@cambridgefilmtrust.org.uk
Telephone 07739 131820 / Festival Office: 01223 500082
www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk
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