Film bug hits Colmore Business District
COLMORE Business District (CBD) has partnered with film festival Flatpack to bring independent cinema to Birmingham’s professional quarter in March.
Film Bug will be taking place in CBD from March14 to 16 as part of the five day long Flatpack Festival, which will be returning for the sixth time. A festival within a festival, Film Bug will have screenings in a variety of venues in the district including Birmingham Cathedral and Birmingham & Midland Institute, as well as cafes, pubs and bars.
Film Bug will kick off with Another Fine Mess at Birmingham Cathedral, an evening of silent comedy short films including Laurel & Hardy. Live accompaniment will come from pianist Neil Brand, known for his work on BBC Radio 4’s The Film Programme and Paul Merton’s Silent Clowns.
Venues throughout the commercial district will hold a selection of short programmes, feature films and live performances during the three day event. The majority of the screenings are free of charge.
A walking tour of CBD will take place on Thursday 15th March to complement the Film Bug programme, where local historian Ben Waddington will explore unexpected aspects of Birmingham’s involvement in cinema history.
CBD board director, Diane Benussi said: “Film Bug will provide a bespoke schedule of screenings at CBD’s superb range of venues and provide something different at lunchtimes and after work.”
The full Flatpack Festival programme, information and tickets are now available at www.flatpackfestival.org.uk.
