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IoM Film Fest 2016 officially launches

Respected critic Mark Kermode attending again

Isle of Man Film Festival 2016 has been officially launched.

The event will kick into action next week - drawing budding filmmakers from across the British Isles.

Outdoor screenings of films like Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Labyrinth starring David Bowie have been organised in conjunction with Manx National Heritage.  

Celebrated critic Mark Kermode will be attending the festival once again whilst prestigious actor Jonathan Rhys Davies will submit himself to a Q&A at the Gaiety Theatre.

Twenty-five-thousand-pounds will be dished out to filmmakers looking to craft their projects here on the Isle of Man.

Director Zoe Guilford explains what's on offer this year:

 

Pic: Organisers celebrate launch event at Noa Bakehouse on Saturday (28 August).

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