Over 2,000 people attended the festival weekend, details of which have now been archived on this site. The 6th Northern Lights looks set to return at the end of this year, complete with a new Artistic Director (could this be you?), the Big Pitch competition which was launched at NLFF 2007, and the latest short films from this years Northern Stars Young Persons’ Film Academy which kicked off at the beginning of this month.
Posted 1 February 2008
Each year we have brought the most exciting new films made across northern Europe to the UK and given audiences the chance to meet many of the filmmakers and producers who have created them.
We’ve also made it our mission to encourage new talent by making films, from multi-award winning professional shorts to the awarding of NLFF’s very own production prizes.
This year, with our main venue at Tyneside Cinema currently in its temporary single-screen home in Gateshead, we’ve taken the opportunity to change the format. NLFF 2007 is a springboard for a very exciting future and we’ve crafted a festival that celebrates the past, keeps pace with the present and looks ahead to the future in one action-packed weekend!
Enjoy the show!
Posted 6 November 2007
The 2007 Call for Submissions has now closed. We had an amazing number of submissions and we thank everyone who submitted work. Keep an eye on the site for details of our forthcoming festival programme. Posted 3 September 2007
The 2007 Call for Submissions documentation is now available for download from our Production page. Posted 4 June 2007
NLFF 2006 was a rip-roaring success with nearly 4000 people attending over 80 screenings and 10 special events. Festival highlights included Addictive TV’s performance of Jack’s Back (Get Carter Redux), Warm Digits performance at The Cumberland Arms, and many of the films such as London to Brighton, After the Wedding and Esma’s Secret.
The NLFF team have recharged themselves and are now planning a mind-blowing programme for 2007. The winner of the Orange North Star Short Film Award 2006, Harry Wootliff, is currently working on the script for TRIP (the award winning idea), which will be shot and produced during the summer, to premiere at NLFF 2007. Harry is an exciting, up-and-coming filmmaker who recently finished the short NITS.
So watch this space and please have a look at a few of the photos from the 2006 festival, which can be viewed here.
Posted 15 March 2007
The 2006 Nothern Lights Film Festival programme is online now! We’ve got new feature films from all across Europe, short films by emerging talent, a plethora of punk, a snort of Reel Life, and a sprinkle - not literally - of Moomin. There’s also some Swedish porn! Take a peek, you know you want to.
Posted 25 October 2006
The programme features a Punk retrospective, starring Don Letts and John Robb, an artist retrospective into the work of pioneering animator Norman McLaren, a revival of the Moomins, the inaugural film Summit, as well as some huge special events and parties, featuring the likes of DVJ collective Addictive TV. The full programme will be announced in early October, so be sure to check back regularly for full details!
Posted 21 September 2006
The Orange North Star Short Film Award is the best-resourced short film production prize in the UK. The winner will be assisted professionally and financially to make a short film to be shot either on film or digital and with a budget of £40,000 in financial support and donated professional services.
For full details, requirements and an application form, please visit the Orange North Star Film Award page.
Posted 15 September 2006
Each year we recruit lots of volunteers to help make NLFF a success. In return you will be involved with one of the nations leading film festivals and film summit and will gain invaluable experience, contacts and industry knowledge directly from the professionals. For further information and an application form, please visit the Jobs page.
Posted 15 September 2006