BFM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

bfm International Film Festival from the 29th September – 8th October brings an insightful line-up of films guaranteed to keep movie-goers entertained. They take you on a tour of Black World Cinema. Highlights will be a special opening night gala premiere screening of the film Idlewild, A musical set in the Prohibition-era American South starring André Benjamin, Four Brothers, Paula Patton and Ben Vereen.

From the US they also bring Diary of a Tired Black Man, First-time filmmaker Tim Alexander, who enjoys being provocative, says there’s a disease out there that he calls the “angry black woman syndrome” that must be identified, diagnosed and treated. Is this film the response to films like Diary of Mad Black Woman? Join the debate on black relationships you decide?

The festival also will feature box office Tyler Perry hits Diary of a Mad Black Woman starring Kimberley Elise and the sequel Madea Family Reunion starring Tyler Perry and Blair Underwood. The festival will have exclusive question and answer sessions with directors following some screenings. The festival will feature films that explore the musical expression of *Hip Hop, Reggae, Soca, and Hollywood, aspects of Afro-Brazilian and Latin culture**, revival of faith films, African storytelling and a UK Talent shorts programme that will be held at both AMC Birmingham and the Light House showcase Midlands filmmaking talent.

The festival will include:
- Film premieres
- Documentaries
- Midlands Short Film Awards
- Post-screening Q&A’s with filmmakers
- Seminars and workshops hosted by top industry professionals

* All Hip Hop screenings presented in collaboration with The Hip-Hop Association and **Latin feature films presented in collaboration with something from Brazil.

Go to www.bfmmedia.com for the latest information.
Dates: 29th September -8th October 2006 (Midlands)

Midlands Venues:

AMC Broadway Plaza Birmingham and the Light House Cinema in Wolverhampton

Midlands Cinema Venue Information:

29th September – 4th October 2006
AMC Theatres UK Ltd
Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham B16 8LP
Tickets £5.00 /£3.50 bfm members & cons
Group of 10 people: ticket £3.50 each
Special bfm Festival Pass for AMC screenings
www.amccinemas.co.uk
Booking line 0870 755 5657

4th October – 8th October 2006
LIGHT HOUSE
The Chubb Buildings Fryer St Wolverhampton
www.light-house.co.uk: Booking line: 0871 200 2000
Tickets: £4.90/ £3.70 bfm members & cons
Group of 10 people: ticket £3.70 each
Special bfm Festival Pass for Light House screenings.

Tickets will be available soon from all cinema box offices or online.
Visit www.bfmmedia.com for the latest information. Call the Midlands festival hotline on 0121 678 6039 for more information.