- Porthtowan Village Hall
Porthtowan Local Ocean Film Festival
November 11th, 2023
The first ever Porthtowan Local Ocean Film Festival
St Agnes Marine Conservation Group are thrilled to present this incredible array of local films, showcasing the wide range of ways that people love and connect with our seas. Ranging from films about discovering the power of kelp to regenerate our coasts, to inspiring films about the link between mental health and sea swimming; you are likely to be amazed by the marine life on your doorstep and energised to protect it. It promises to be a fantastic day of beautiful short films, including Q&A sessions and a chance to meet some of the filmmakers. Fantastic local vegan food is available at dinner time and the bar will be open throughout the festival.
This event is now sold out but more information can be found here https://filmfreeway.com/Porthtowanlocaloceanfilmfestival and be prepared to be dazzled by all things marine on the big screen!
This event is not for profit and proceeds will go directly towards relevant local causes. We want this event to be for everyone, so please get in touch if ticket prices are a barrier.
Films include:
Cornwall Climate Stories – Under the Surface
Katie Maggs – Tonic of the Sea
The Marine Diaries – A Lens on the Ground
The Five Islands Academy – The Puffins Watch
And many more!
St Agnes Marine Conservation Group hosts the first ever Porthtowan Local Ocean Film Festival.
Films will highlight our amazing local marine environment and all the many ways that people connect with our oceans. The festival celebrates the power of film to inspire, educate, and motivate audiences to protect and preserve our environment.
We welcome submissions on any topic linked to the seas in south west England. Films showcasing diverse backgrounds or using Cornish language are particularly sought.
It will take place close to the beach on a big screen in the village hall with a live audience. It runs from Saturday morning through to the evening with a bar and catering available on site.
The event will be compered by St Agnes Marine Conservation Group and we would like as many filmmakers as possible to introduce their own films in person. There will be opportunities to join Q&A panels.
This event is an chance to reach a friendly and interested local audience and we are very happy to receive submissions from students.
FAQs
Porthtowan Village Hall is in the centre of the village of Porthtowan, opposite the Unicorn pub.
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Doors open at 12:30pm and films start at 13:05. Entry to the festival will only be permitted during the scheduled breaks to avoid disruption.
These are:
15:10-15:45
17:45-19:00
20:40-21:05
Porthtowan Village Hall is accessible and the event is all on the ground floor. There are disabled toilets and parking spaces. Please get in touch if you have any specific questions or need reasonable adjustments.
Seats are allocated on arrival and cannot be reserved. The event is sold out so seats will need to be used efficiently. Please do not use your coats and bags to save more seats than you need. Our ushers will do their best to ensure you have a good view.
Yes! We have a fully stocked bar with beer from our local Pipeline brewery and a selection of other drinks including non alcoholic beer and soft drinks. Tea and coffee will be available at the start and in the afternoon break along with delicious locally made cakes.
There is a scheduled break at 5:45pm to 7pm when there will be two fabulous vegan dinner options to choose from at £5 a head. Please support our event by eating with us and enjoying time to meet each other and the filmmakers.
There’s more information on our here and you can ask the filmmakers your questions on the day!
Many of our filmmakers are local and the majority of them will be at the festival in person, which is what makes it such a special event!
Yes there will be lots of volunteers who can help you on the day.
Sorry, no, we have sold out. You may still find tickets being exchanged privately on Facebook though.
This event is completely not for profit. All proceeds go to support seagrass roots marine conservation through St Agnes Marine Conservation Group and to the excellent Porthtowan Village Hall.
There’s a Cornwall Council public car park by the beach a very short, level walk from the hall, it’s free in November. There is a small village car park beside the hall, also free. There are 2 disabled parking spaces at the hall.
Yes, definitely! (if they have a ticket). The afternoon is particularly geared to families but all the films are suitable for children.
There’s free WiFi at the hall that you can use.
Sorry, only assistance dogs at this event.
Glad you asked! We would love to see you at our future events and you can sign up for our newsletter here. Please come and talk to some of us at the festival if you are interested in volunteering.
Not for this year thanks but watch this space for future events!
Rules and Regulations
1. Registration is free. All proceeds from ticket sales will be split between St Agnes Marine Conservation Group and Porthtowan Village Hall.
2. All films must be suitable for a general audience which may include minors.
3. Films made in Devon, Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly will be given preference. Our group is environmental but we welcome films which showcase the many ways that people engage with our oceans such as watersports, through their livelihoods, research, wellbeing, foraging etc