Cornwall Film Festival 2005

With over double the amount of films entered than in the previous year the Cornwall Film Festival expanded into new venues and partnerships including the new Surf, Skate Film Competition o­n the CUC Campus and complimentary Digital Art screenings at the Falmouth Art Gallery.The Festival revolved around the café/ info area.Local media companies and colleges set up displays and discussed their work.With more expert guests and events than in previous years, popular discussions, booked out o­ne-to-ones with visiting professionals, technical workshops and masterclasses local filmmakers and film lovers were offered a chance to not o­nly see a vast range of films but to increase their knowledge and skills.Local filmmakers were able to market their films at prearranged meetings and social events giving them the opportunity to discuss future projects and forge new collaborations.Top scriptwriters were popular guests.Olivia Hetreed (A GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING) took a masterclass and Jeffrey Caine discussed THE CONSTANT GARDENER and his career after the screening.Caine was later nominated for an Oscar for his skilful adaptation of Le Carre’s novel.The Festival was assisted by greater coverage by the local press, radio and TV as well as increased investment from local businesses and organisations.