Additionally, workshops and talks with top film directors (such as Stephen Frears and John Maybury) are also featured.
[2][3] The Film Festival was created in 1996 as a reaction to the state of the British film industry, which was perceived as declining, to provide a forum for new film-makers and give exposure to movies on different formats.
[4] Many previously obscure directors have been gained recognition in the industry after debuting at the festival, including Shane Meadows and Guy Ritchie.
On the last day of the festival, a Golden Boot award is presented to the best new independent film or video, sponsored by Dr.
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