FREE GHOSTBUSTERS SCREENING - 14th MARCH 2015

Excitement is building as the ninth annual Pennine Film Festival is set to start in March.

The week long festival, which has attracted interest from across the globe boasts an impressive line-up of film submissions, activities and guests that include the director of Flash Gordon and Get Carter, Mike Hodges.

Festival Director, Stephen Murphy said, “Our 9th Year is going to be the biggest and most exciting year. We are particularly looking forward to delivering events for so many different audiences. In particular, Mike Hodges will be special.”

Due to the rapid success of the premiere event, this year’s festival will be taking place across the town, with events being held at Accrington and Rossendale College, Accrington Town Hall, The Church of St James and Grants Bar.

 A special screening of the iconic 1984 classic, Ghostbusters will be taking place at the Church of St James Church, Accrington. This free event on Saturday 14th March at 5.00pm, which is suitable for all the family will have stalls based around the film including meet the Ghostbusters and see the Ecto1 car.

If your more of a horror fan, A screening of cult classic The Exorcist will be taking place at Accrington Town Hall where guests will be able to enjoy the film alongside spooky cocktails.

There will also be a premiere showing of ‘A Pal’s Tale’, a Heritage Lottery funded film produced by students from AccRoss College about the heroic WW1 East Lancs Brigade, The Accrington Pals.

Owner of local filmmakers Shooters Media and former student Paul Coppack, who have had a big role in the development of this year’s festival explained; “Being a former student, I have seen the Pennine Film Festival grow year on year. Being able to be a part of this prestigious event has been a pleasure.”

Cllr Clare Cleary, Hyndburn Council’s Cabinet Member for Town Centres said;  “We are looking forward to being a part of the ninth annual Pennine Film Festival. The event has continuously thrived and this year’s is going to be no exception. It’s set to not only showcase the town of Accrington, but will also give aspiring filmmakers the chance to come and see what it’s all about as well as network with like-minded people. ”

For more information about the Pennine Film Festival including copies of the programme and ticket booking, please visit http://penninefilm.com