Whitley Bay Film Festival returns with the usual mix of must-see experiences in great places.
Over the years, patron Ian La Frenais, has invited some amazing guests to the festival and this year is no exception. Ian himself will be here on the 5th September, for the launch of this year's festival to introduce a very special guest, highly acclaimed documentary filmmaker Nick Broomfield.
On the 24th September, Graham Fellows (AKA John Shuttleworth) will be here to celebrate the 20th anniversary of It's Nice Up North.
Across September the festival will tour some favourite (and some new) venues for classic film events. There'll be screenings at The Crescent Club, St Mary's Lighthouse, the Rendezvous Cafe, Jam Jar Cinema, showcasing a range of films from classic favourites, 50s Sci Fi, 80s Horror, Animations, Documentaries and a wonderful chance to see a double bill of local writer, Tom Hadaway's works with Amber Films at the Fishermen's Mission in Cullercoats.