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Big stars, big screens and big action up close and personal live in Glasgow
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On Sunday 9 September, Glasgow Green becomes the venue for the first ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Film Festival – a spectacular free multimedia event celebrating cinema and film-making and offering film fans and families the chance to enjoy, talk about and make their own films.
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Dundee-born comedian, TV presenter and writer Danny Wallace kicks off the action on the main stage with live entertainment throughout the day including the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Big Band playing film soundtracks and exciting Bollywood performances.
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Then it's time to secure your spot for the finale screening of blockbuster Spider-Man 3.
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Meanwhile, elsewhere the festival is jam-packed with action. Over in the Screening Marquee, James Bond is back in action in a brand new restored print of Goldfinger, plus you can watch four-times Oscar-nominated Notes On A Scandal from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Films.
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In the Meet The Filmmakers tent, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Creative Director Alan Yentob and Kirsty Wark will interview a feast of both on and off-screen talent including Sir Ben Kingsley (Sexy Beast, Ghandi, Elegy), Ewen Bremner (Trainspotting, Hallam Foe), Glasgow's own Atta Yaqub (Nina's Heavenly Delights) and Gillies MacKinnon (Director – Hideous Kinky, Tara Road), and actress Shirley Eaton, best known for her role as Jill Masterson, the gold-painted lady in Goldfinger.
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For some hands-on activity, then pop into the C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ me and my movie tent and have a go yourself at some Doctor Who film-making as well as interactive creativity with ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Blast.
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The Weird & Wonderful stage takes a quirky look at the history of film and includes an array of performances from the worlds of live animation, silent movies and vaudeville.
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More stars, films and attractions will be announced soon.
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Alan Yentob said: "The festival is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's commitment to film and to celebrate the pivotal role we can play at every stage of origination, production, promotion and broadcast.
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"I'm delighted Glasgow was chosen as the host city for the event, especially given the Glaswegian reputation for being voracious cinema-goers.
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"I hope the festival will be seen as an opportunity not just to watch great films for free, but to find out more about how films are produced and even how to make a film of your own."
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The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Film Festival is working in association with Glasgow City Council and Glasgow: Scotland with style and with a range of partners from across the British film industry.
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Councillor Steven Purcell, Chair of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau and Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "Glasgow's love affair with film began many, many years ago when Glaswegians attended local cinemas in their droves.
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"That love affair continues to this day – made all the more potent by the city's own thriving film industry and I am sure the first ever ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Film Festival at Glasgow Green will be a huge success."
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Liz Cameron, the Chair of Culture & Sport Glasgow, said: "A trip to the pictures has always been held dear by the people of Glasgow. What better day out than a trip to the Green to see some of the finest films al fresco and a chance to get up close and personal with the people behind the scenes."
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Sign up now for your free tickets at bbc.co.uk/filmfestival or call 08709 020 777.
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scotland Press Office
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