Portobello Film Festival

When

28th August – 14th September 2008

Where

London, various locations. See feature for more info.

The 2008 Portobello Film Festival includes free events and screenings at various venues across Notting Hill and Portobello in one of the biggest independent film festivals in Europe. Film fans can enjoy work from up and coming talent alongside established directors, in addition to unique, special events.

Thirteen years of film
The Portobello Film Festival enters its 13th year in 2008, over which time it has established itself as one of London’s premier film festivals. As usual all screenings and events are free, taking place at bars, studios, parks, galleries and cinemas in Notting Hill and Portobello. Join audiences for a unique film and cinema experience in London.

Cutting edge cinema
A highlight feature of the film festival is the submission of work from new directors. Audiences at the festival can expect to see cutting edge cinema from some of the country’s freshest new filmmakers and all submitted films will be entered into the UK’s biggest independent film competition.

More than movies at Portobello
The festival includes a selection of unique events in addition to the screening of new films. Highlights for 2008 include a complete history of the the Alternative Miss World, a panel discussion about the neglected art of screenwriting, live AV and DJ events, sculpture displays, theatre evenings, poetry slams and live comedy. For 2008 you can expect loads more cool events that will have you hanging out in Notting Hill the whole month through.

Caribbean culture at Portobello
For 2008 one of the festival's special events includes a night of film screenings and talks centering on the Ladbroke Grove Caribbean culturem and marking the 50th anniversary of the Notting Hill race riots. If you love your cinema - and your London history - this is an event for you.

The Portobello Film Festival 2008 takes place at various venues in Notting Hill and Portobello from 28th August – 14th September 2008. Events are free to attend.

For further information and listings visit the festival's website.

Portobello Film Festival website