CHISWICK IN FILM FESTIVAL 2023
We are thrilled to unveil the eagerly anticipated second edition of the Chiswick in Film Festival which will feature an entire weekend of in person Q&A screening events from Friday 29th September until Sunday 1st October.
A line-up of special guests including Oscar nominees Andy Harries and Sir Stephen Frears, to acting legends like Kevin McNally and Ricky Tomlinson, plus many more will be in the cinema in conversation in person.
We hope you can join us in celebrating the magic of Chiswick on the big screen. Chiswick Cinema Platinum Members go free.
A line-up of special guests including Oscar nominees Andy Harries and Sir Stephen Frears, to acting legends like Kevin McNally and Ricky Tomlinson, plus many more will be in the cinema in conversation in person.
We hope you can join us in celebrating the magic of Chiswick on the big screen. Chiswick Cinema Platinum Members go free.
About CIFF
The festival is presented in close partnership between The Chiswick Calendar and The Chiswick Cinema.
The festival team are Bridget Osborne, Rob Sprackling, Andrea Carnevali and Chris Parker.
The festival team are Bridget Osborne, Rob Sprackling, Andrea Carnevali and Chris Parker.
THE QUEEN + Q&A
Dir. Stephen Fears, Prod. Andy Harries, Star. Helen Mirren, Sylvia Sims. Drama, 103 mins, 2006, UK (12A)
Sir Stephen Frears, Andy Harries and Christine Langan are in Q&A in the cinema with Bridget Osborne following the film.
The Chiswick connection: Producer Andy Harries lives in Chiswick, as did actress Sylvia Sims, with many scenes shot in the nearby Ealing Studios.
Sir Stephen Frears, Andy Harries and Christine Langan are in Q&A in the cinema with Bridget Osborne following the film.
The Chiswick connection: Producer Andy Harries lives in Chiswick, as did actress Sylvia Sims, with many scenes shot in the nearby Ealing Studios.
SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE + Q&A
Dir. Mark Burton, Richard Starzak, Writing team. Rob Sprackling. Lead character animator Will Becher. 85 mins, 2015, UK (U)
Aardman Animations Will Becher is in Q&A in the cinema with some of the Aardman puppets and writer Rob Sprackling followin the film.
The Chiswick connection: Writer Rob Sprackling is a Chiswick resident.
Aardman Animations Will Becher is in Q&A in the cinema with some of the Aardman puppets and writer Rob Sprackling followin the film.
The Chiswick connection: Writer Rob Sprackling is a Chiswick resident.
MIKE BASSETT ENGLAND MANAGER + Q&A
Dir. Steve Barron. Stars. Ricky Tomlinson. Writer. Rob Sprackling. Comedy. 89 mins, 2001, UK (15)
Ricky Tomlinson, Steve Barron, Julian Worricker, Rob Sprackling and Mihir Bose are in Q&A in the cinema after the film.
The Chiswick connection: Writer Rob Sprackling is a Chiswick resident.
Ricky Tomlinson, Steve Barron, Julian Worricker, Rob Sprackling and Mihir Bose are in Q&A in the cinema after the film.
The Chiswick connection: Writer Rob Sprackling is a Chiswick resident.
RYE LANE + Q&A
Dir. Raine Allen Miller. Stars, David Johnson, Vivian Oprah. Writer, Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia. Rom-Com. 82 mins, 2023, UK (15)
Nathan Bryon and Suzette Llewellyn are in Q&A in the cinema after the screening.
The Chiswick connection: Writer Nathan Bryon lived in Chiswick.
Nathan Bryon and Suzette Llewellyn are in Q&A in the cinema after the screening.
The Chiswick connection: Writer Nathan Bryon lived in Chiswick.
THE BIG FAT QUIZ OF CHISWICK 2
12:00 – 13:30
Test your mettle and knowledge of the local area with host Ashley Fisher’s devilish quiz. £3 entry per person. Email in to book a place.
Hosted in the Taycan Lounge on the cinema’s first floor.
Entry cost donated to The Upper Room Charity, Chiswick.
Test your mettle and knowledge of the local area with host Ashley Fisher’s devilish quiz. £3 entry per person. Email in to book a place.
Hosted in the Taycan Lounge on the cinema’s first floor.
Entry cost donated to The Upper Room Charity, Chiswick.
VICTIM + Q&A
Dir. Basil Dearden. Stars. Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Sims. Drama. 100 mins, 1961, UK (PG)
Stephen K Amos is in Q&A with Chris Parker in the cinema in person following the film.
The Chiswick connection: Actress Sylvia Sims lived in Chiswick and the film features various Chiswick locations including Morton House on Chiswick Mall.
Stephen K Amos is in Q&A with Chris Parker in the cinema in person following the film.
The Chiswick connection: Actress Sylvia Sims lived in Chiswick and the film features various Chiswick locations including Morton House on Chiswick Mall.
DE-LOVELY + Q&A
Dir. Irwin Wrinkler. Stars Kevin McNally. Musical-drama, 120 mins, 2004, UK (PG)
Kevin McNally is in Q&A in the cinema with Bridget Osborne in person following the screening.
The Chiswick connection: Actor Kevin McNally is a Chiswick resident, and some scenes from the movie were filmed in Chiswick House.
Kevin McNally is in Q&A in the cinema with Bridget Osborne in person following the screening.
The Chiswick connection: Actor Kevin McNally is a Chiswick resident, and some scenes from the movie were filmed in Chiswick House.
