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- Autism-friendly screenings at Dulwich Paradiso
The latest autism-friendly screening by Dulwich Paradiso Film Society took place on Saturday 17 October. Many parents of autistic children never get to take their child to the cinema because they are worried they will make too much noise or disturb other cinema-goers. 'An autism-friendly screening is the answer because it's a relaxed environment and OK to make a bit of noise, with free popcorn and juice provided' says Neil John, chair of Dulwich Paradiso. Over 50 children with autism, parents, carers and siblings attended the latest screening of the popular children’s film Monsters vs Aliens, which took place in a local school hall. This was the fourth autism-friendly screening organised by Dulwich Paradiso in partnership with the local branch of the National Autistic Society.
www.paradisofilm.co.uk
- Strathendrick Film Society's feature 'Kirk' Wins Top Award
Congratulations to cast and crew of 'Kirk' for winning Best Feature at the Fantastic Film Festival in Manchester, on Sunday 18th October.
According to Gil Lane, Chair of Fantastic Film Festival, 'The direction was exciting showing touches of quality that would be missed by much older directors, the acting was of a quality that compliments any senior production and arguably is much better than most. The production values, story and camerawork are those that would, I really believe, put many senior and accomplished artists to shame. These youngsters give you an amount of pride in the youth of today that makes one think that potentially we have seen several future stars in the making. Kirk is a fantasy movie with roots in real Scottish life of the 17th century and for the first time in years I saw a bunch of real men wiping a tear from their eyes.'
www.film-society.org
- Sad News from BFFS
Sadly, October 2009 saw the death of two stalwarts of the film society world: John Robson and Percy Childs.
John was the Chair of BFFS at a difficult time. He saw it through a long and ultimately successful process of negotiation with the BFI. Despite having a full-time job and running his own society he took leave time to attend meetings and to travel round the country visiting many societies.
Percy was a member of the Viewing Panel and unofficial ambassador to several countries. Like pioneers of the early film society movement, he often travelled to and from other countries carrying films in his luggage. He had strong connections with the amateur film making world and had been a member of the Mountjoy Theatre and the Grasshopper Group.
Both were men were quick to smile, to praise work well done and to take on the chores of keeping our organisation going. Both loved film and film enthusiasts.
We offer our sympathies to their families.
With thanks to Dave Watterson
