Film
Migrant women tell their stories in powerful Birmingham 2022 Festival documentary
A powerful new documentary, which is to be screened during the Birmingham 2022 Festival, will showcase the untold stories of migrant women from the Commonwealth who made their home in Birmingham. The deeply moving tales reveal the trials and tribulations – including the horrors of racism and sexism – suffered by the women as they…
Sir Lenny Henry joins stars behind drama ‘My Name is Leon’ ahead of BBC television premiere
Ahead of the film adaptation of bestselling book ‘My Name Is Leon‘ coming to BBC Two this Friday, actor and executive producer Sir Lenny Henry joined the Birmingham writer behind the story, Kit de Waal, and the programme’s young star Cole Martin on the red carpet last night. They appeared along with the film’s director Lynette…
Adil Ray unveils two new Birmingham colleges in Digbeth as part of arts & film investment
British actor, comedian and presenter Adil Ray was in Birmingham to officially open Performers College and Screen and Film School, where he is a patron. The two colleges share a brand new state-of-the-art building in the Digbeth area, which Birmingham City Council has recently given the green light for long term investment and regeneration.
REVIEW: The Forgotten Soldier – a short film with a haunting plea for forgiveness and mercy
A new short film, shot on location in the West Midlands, shares a timely story about past, present and future, and makes an urgent plea for understanding during divisive times. Director Neil Paul’s contemporary tale The Forgotten Soldier touches upon the sacrifices made by Sikh soldiers during World War I which have been largely confined…
REVIEW: Bluff – an addictive Birmingham noir journey into the abyss of alienation
Birmingham film director Sheikh Shahnawaz explores the subterranean world of illicit drugs, addicts and the plight of the homeless in his debut film Bluff, which was filmed in the underbelly of his home city. The poignant and multifaceted film peels back the layers of suffering endured both by the drug addicts and the cops on…
New Two-Tone drama series to be filmed in Birmingham by Peaky Blinders creator
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has revealed some exciting news about his new multicultural drama series which explores the Two-Tone and Ska music scene which he plans to film in Digbeth, Birmingham. Knight hopes to showcase a tale of white, black and Asian youth being united by their love for Two-Tone and Ska music.
Peaky Blinders art installation unveiled to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
A show-stopping Peaky Blinders art installation, which aims to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, has been unveiled in the city centre. The epic 50m open air art gallery displays all of the major characters from Peaky Blinders on a wall outside New Street Station.
REVIEW: The Power of the Dog deservedly scoops top BAFTA prize
Jane Campion’s film The Power of the Dog scooped up the Best Film and Best Director gongs at the BAFTA 2022 awards on Sunday (13 March). The film was up against some very strong contenders which included Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune but Campion’s psychological film walked away with the top prizes.
Peaky Blinders film to be shot in Birmingham says show creator Steven Knight
Exciting news was announced today as Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight unveiled plans to shoot his Peaky Blinders feature film in a new Birmingham studio. The brand new film and TV production studio will be built in Digbeth in an area that would have been familiar to the original Brummie gangsters.
Will Smith makes surprise appearance at Wimbledon ahead of London ‘King Richard’ premiere
After great anticipation, King Richard, the film about tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams’ father is finally out tomorrow. To celebrate its release, Demi Singleton, Sanniya Sidney, Will Smith and Jon Bernthal were in London for the promotions of the film.