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0 The full TVIFF 2024 schedule is announced!
Here it is, in all its glittering glory...the full TVIFF 2024 schedule. Head to our What's On page to find out more information and get tickets for each event! See you there!
0 Quadrophenia Director comes to TVIFF 2024!
We proudly present An Evening with Franc Roddam. Director of Quadrophenia, one of the greatest British films of all time, Norton-born Franc Roddam, is coming to ARC Stockton to tell us of his experiences with The Who and Phil Daniels during the making of this true cult classic. Franc will also share stories of the making of Auf Weidersehen, Pet, the much-loved TV series he created, which has its roots embedded firmly in the North East and gave rise to the careers of celebrated actors Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, and Tim Healy. The show will include the story of another of Franc’s career highlights: the creation of MasterChef and how he took it from a simple idea to a major worldwide television franchise. Taking place in the intimate 100-capacity studio theatre, the evening will end with an audience Q&A so you’ll also have the opportunity to speak directly to Franc, a true legend of British film and TV. Check out our other star studded shows in the What's On section of this website!
0 The Closing Ceremony is announced!
We proudly present the headline event of the Tees Valley International Film Festival: An Evening with Mark Benton and Stephen Tompkinson. Hosted by Middlesbrough’s Lucia Rovardi, the main body of the show will see Middlesbrough’s Mark Benton (Early Doors, Waterloo Road, Shakespeare and Hathaway) and Stockton-born Stephen Tompkinson (DCI Banks, Brassed Off, Wild At Heart) discuss their illustrious careers, the many legendary characters they encountered along the way and the challenges they overcame in their journey from the streets of Teesside to the heights of British film and TV. The event also includes the final of the TVIFF Monologue Competition, in which four local actors, having been chosen from the heats which run over the first three days of the festival, return to perform their two-minute monologues on stage, the winner being decided by Mark and Stephen. The ceremony features the presentation of awards to the winning filmmakers who’ve had their short films screened over the course of the bustling four-day event and will then conclude with another VIP guest led surprise!
0 Our Full Schedule is Announced!
The TVIFF 2023 timetable has been published. Many of our events are free of charge, the rest are priced below market value, so you can enjoy the best in film and entertainment that the Tees Valley has to offer. Be part of history, be part of the Tees Valley International Film Festival. Click this link for info and tickets for all events: https://arconline.co.uk/whats-on/?_showcats=tees-valley-international-film-festival
0 FB Hacked! Please bare with us!
Our Facebook was hacked on Friday 18th August 2023. Please bare with us while we work on regaining access to our account. You can still stay in touch with us via the contact page on this website or through our Instagram and Twitter accounts @TVIFF2023
A major new initiative aimed at amateur filmmakers in the area has just been announced by the Tees Valley International Film Festival. The TVIFF Scholarship will give £3000 to a person or group to make a short film that will then receive a glittering premiere at next years festival. To make the winning prize even more special, Middlesbrough born actor Mark Benton has also agreed to star in the film and The Northern Studios in Hartlepool, the biggest professional film and TV studio in the North East have donated two days of free studio time to the package. Director of the Tees Valley International Film Festival Michael Luke came up with the idea after speaking with filmmakers that entered their short films into last years inaugural event. “When I asked what the greatest challenge filmmakers faced the answer was the same every time…funding. Making a film of any length is an expensive gig and I thought if the festival is to achieve its long term goal of creating new filmmakers in the Tees Valley then we need to offer the beginnings of a solution to the main challenge they face”. Michael continued “We recently funded a short film for Darlington filmmaker Jim Campbell which will have it's premiere at TVIFF 2023 in October and, encouraged by the reaction from the filmmaking community in the region, we decided to build on the package we can provide and open it up to everyone in the North East". The Scholarship was made possible through a partnership between TVIFF and The Chukka Boot Company, a division of renowned bootmakers Altberg, that will open in Richmond in January. Darlington born founder of Altberg Mike Sheehan said, “I come from a very creative family but the lack of creative opportunities in Darlington in the 1960s made it difficult for me to achieve my dream of becoming the next Bob Dylan! So when Michael came to me with his proposal and being enthused by the festivals ultimate aim of inspiring and empowering new creatives, I was overjoyed to be able to provide an opportunity that will help others achieve their dream”. To apply for the TVIFF Scholarship, entrants must email a script, synopsis of the project and breakdown of how the £3000 will be spent to info@tviff.co.uk. Four finalists will then be selected and invited to an interview that will take place during the first three days of the festival. The winner will then be announced on the final night of the festival and receive an award from Robson Green. Further details are available on the festival website www.tviff.co.uk and social media pages @TVIFF2023 and any help required with the application process can be provided through the same channels. To apply send a script, pitch deck and budget of how the £3k will be spent to info@tviff.co.uk with “scholarship” in the subject bar- Finalists will be invited to an interview over the first three days of TVIFF 2023- The winner will be announced by Robson Green at the closing ceremony on the fourth day of TVIFF 2023- The scholarship must be the only source of funds for the film- Entrants must be currently based in the North East of England- An award winning filmmaker can be provided to mentor your project if you'd like- Any technical or human resource can also be provided- Closing date for entry is 20/10/2023
0 TVIFF and The Northern Studios in Hartlepool
We had a great meeting today with Nina Yoxall from The Northern Studios in Hartlepool. We've agreed a collaboration that will be an absolute game changer for filmmakers in the Tees Valley. More news coming soon!
Thanks to five time Mr Universe, Eddy Ellwood for welcoming Michael into his Hartlepool home to discuss the TVIFF 2023 Gala Screening of the documentary of his life “Eddy - My Universe” by Paul Suggitt. The showing will be a world premiere of the much anticipated film and tickets are available in the What's On section of this website.
0 Michael Meets Film & TV Students at the University of Sunderland!
Thanks to the University of Sunderland for welcoming Michael from TVIFF and Chris from Sunderland Shorts Film Festival to talk to their film and TV students about the opportunities we can provide to creatives in the North East. We're all about partnership, collaboration and alliance!
0 Meet The TVIFF Presenters - Bob Fischer!
The one and only Bob Fischer will be at the helm of “An Evening with Mark Benton, Elizabeth Carling and Bill Fellows” on Oct 27th at TVIFF 2023. As a seasoned broadcaster, published author, proud Teessider and absolute champion of creativity and the arts, Bob is a welcome addition to TVIFF 2023. His many talents will bring an extra layer of magic to the must see Benton, Carling and Fellows show. Head over to the What's On page to book your tickets now!