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FILMSTOCK means more to us than just being a film festival. As
residents of Luton all our life, it gives us a chance to deliver
something we never had growing up, and still don't really, apart
from those two weeks in June.
The task of focusing on the whole spectrum of film in Luton is one
that is very important to us. We believe the people of the town
and the surrounding area deserve the chance to see the sort of films
that normally only play in London or other major cities including
world cinema, re-released classics, short films and documentaries.
Our first event in 2000 was a great success, providing some great
memories, but more importantly a great platform and the evidence
that an international festival could take place in Luton. This year's
event was hampered by the closure of the influential local Arts
centre and home of FILMSTOCK 2000, meaning we had to find somewhere
to screen our retrospectives and host our short film competition.
The success of the first year was most evident in the forthcoming
support from the local council and the regional Arts funding body
East England Arts. Their financial support and resources have been
invaluable.
This year we are looking to have a great time, show some great films
and bring together some great people. FILMSTOCK is gaining a reputation
for the quality and diversity of it's programming, the best parties
and a dedication to anybody and everybody who picks up a camera
or buys a ticket to the movies.
Thanks to filmfestivals.com and others this reputation can only
continue to grow and we can keep FILMSTOCK unique among film festivals.
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