On Wednesday 15 July 2020, a new website launched to connect the 18 Cities of Film in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, in order to showcase the work taking place between the cities and enhance the international collaboration within the network. Bristol City of Film has led the design and development of the multilingual Cities of Film website (www.citiesoffilm.org), which … Read More
Bristol UNESCO City of Film and Dakar UNESCO City of Media Arts strengthen links through cultural exchange
In Autumn 2018, the Afrika Eye Festival of Bristol, UK and Image et Vie festival of Dakar, the capital of Senegal, are worked together on the first collaborative cultural exchange since the two cities became united as members of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The project saw two young artists from each city taking up a two week residency in … Read More
The 3rd Busan Intercity Film Festival & Busan Film Production Residency Project has just kicked off!
The 3rd Busan Intercity Film Festival & Film Production Residency Project kicks off soon in Busan UNESCO Creative City of Film! With its establishment in 2017, “Busan Intercity Film Festival & Film Production Residency Project ” is aimed at contributing to the cultural development and active exchanges by expanding network between UNESCO Creative Cities of Film, commemorating the designation of … Read More
High School Terrassa’s student wins the poster contest of BIKY Film Festival
Busan International Film Kids&Youth Film Festival (BIKY) awards the local student Julia de la Rosa as a winner of their film fest poster contest.
UWE Bristol at Il Cinema Ritrovato
Dr Charlotte Crofts, Associate Professor at UWE Bristol, shares a trip to Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival, Bologna UNESCO City of Music, made by students and staff of the BA (Hons) Filmmaking, Film Studies and MA Contemporary Film Culture courses in July 2019. Each year, thousands of cinephiles flock to Il Cinema Ritrovato. It’s no wonder – for more than 30 … Read More
Bristol set for Film for Learning
Bristol is one of three cities to take part in the Film for Learning project, a new 4-year teacher and senior leader professional development project led by Into Film. The project is aiming to improve young peoples’ engagement, participation and attainment in literacy by supporting teachers and senior leaders to use film as a tool for teaching and learning. Paul … Read More