Last year Glasgow Film Festival welcomed a host of star guests and filmmakers, from director John Sayles to The Cottage stars Andy Serkis and Reece Shearsmith.
This year will be just as fantastic. GFF09 is proud to announce a whole host of new guests attending the festival. Newly confirmed guests include the director of Anvil! The Story of Anvil Sacha Gervasi on 13 February. On 15 February John Crowley, director of Is Anybody There will also be attending. New Town Killers actor James Pearson will be present at the screening of his film on 16 February and finally the director of Last Chance Harvey Joel Hopkins will be present at our closing gala.
More guests are being added all the time, so remember keep checking the website for updates at www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk, or register for email updates on our homepage.
Please note: Details below were correct at time of transmission, however the programme and guests are always subject to change.
We are delighted to welcome director Sergey Dvortsevoy to Glasgow Film Festival. He will introduce his Cannes winning debut feature film Tulpan on Saturday 21 February (16.00) and answer questions after the screening.
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Opening Gala - SOLD OUT
Fresh from its world premiere at Sundance in January, we are thrilled to open the 2009 Glasgow Film Festival with the UK premiere of In The Loop a combination of biting satire and acid wit so close to reality that you will laugh until you cry.
Glasgow Film Festival is pleased to welcome the Director Armando Iannucci and his cast and crew - including Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee and Chris Addison - to the screening.
The screening is followed by Glasgow's party of the year as Cinema 1 turns into a dancehall with live music and cocktail bars.
GFT Sunday 22 February (19.00)
Director Joel Hopkins will introduce the first UK screening of Last Chance Harvey. After a Q&A with the director, we invite you back to the official Festival Club Mama San to celebrate the success of the festival. Drinks and entertainment are provided. Click here for tickets and more info.
GFT Friday 13 February (18.30)
This screening will be introduced by Director Jim Hickey who will also answer questions after the screening.
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CCA Friday 13 February (19.30)
After we present True Things: The Shorts of Miranda July there will be a networking event with drinks and music.
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GFT Friday 13 February (21.00)
Don’t miss this classic silent movie with a new musical score and accompaniment by David Allison.
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Cineworld Renfrew St Friday 13 February (21.00)
Anvil! The Story of Anvil is an irresistible real-life version of This is Spinal Tap. After a Q&A Session with Director
Sacha Gervasi, be prepared for a the post screening gig by the band!
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SubClub Friday 13 February (23.30)
Underground electronic music champions Slam have played all over the world and are residents at Return to Mono. Featuring Glasgow-based video artist and lighting designer Scott McDonald.
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GFT Saturday 14 February (11.30)
The screening will be preceded by a live fencing demonstration.
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VALENTINES DAY ROMANTIC MOVIES
Celebrate Valentines Day with us by choosing one our eight romantic movies:
GFT Funny Face (14.00) GFT Cape No 7 (15.30)GFT Sabrina (18.00)GFT Blue Eyelids (18.15)GFT Paris 36 (20.15)GFT Cherry Blossoms (20.30) Cineworld Renfrew St Two Lovers (21.00)
CCA Saturday 14 February (14.15)
A discussion curated by Screen Academy Scotland for the Shorts Film Festival.
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CCA Saturday 14 February (17.00)
Networking event for the film industry in the CCA bar. With Shooting People and Screen Academy Scotland. Free Admission.
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SubClub Saturday 14 February (23.30)
With a soundtrack curated by Glasgow’s own Godfather of House; Harri and a special guest set against a futurist backdrop.
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GFT Sunday 15 February (13.15)
Glasgow journalist Allison Kerr, a relative of
Mary Gordon remembers her life in an illustrated discussion.
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GFT Sunday 15 February (18.00)
John Crowley, director of Is Anybody There will be providing a short introduction and Q&A session.
GFT Sunday 15 February (14.30)
We hope to welcome
Frank Lloyd’s grandchildren Antonia Guerrero and Christopher Gray who will introduce this screening and discuss their grandfather’s career.
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SubClub Sunday 15 February (23.30)
Celebrating the obscure and surreal with Twitch & Wilkes. Featuring classic avantgarde shorts and an eerie Lynchian Red Room.
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GFT Monday 16 February (20.30)
The screening will be introduced by Director
Richard Jobson and actor James Pearson, who will also answer questions after the screening.
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GFT Monday 16 February (20.45)
This screening will be introduced by Director
Marian Quinn, who will also answer questions after the screening.
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CCA Tuesday 17 February (18.30)
Join Andy Dougan of the RSAMD who will introduce this celebration of five years of the Digital Film and Television course.
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GFT Tuesday 17 February (20.15)
We regret to announce that director Tomas Alfredson will no longer be able to attent the question and answer session after the screening.
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GFT Wednesday 18 February (20.30)
Screening will be introduced by
Jodie Whittaker who will answer questions after the screening.
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GFT Thursday 19 February (18.00)
This screening will be introduced by Camille Lorigo, founder of Che Camille, a retail outlet and showcase for one-off and limited edition fashion and accessories. Join the best of Scottish design talent to celebrate the life and work of one of the fashion world’s most influential and iconic designers. Click here for tickets and more info.
GFT Thursday 19 February (18.30)
The screening will be introduced by Director Steven Lewis Simpson, who will also answer questions after the screening. Click here for tickets and more info.
The Mitchell Theatre Thursday 19 February (19.00)
Screening will be introduced by Director Alasdair Maclean who will also answer questions after the screening.
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GFT Thursday 19 February (20.45)
This screening will be introduced by Director
Charlie Levi who will answer questions after the screening.
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GFT Friday 20 February (15.00)
This screening will be introduced by Director Andy Kemp who will answer questions after the screening.
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GFT Friday 20 February (17.15)
This screening will be introduced by Director
Asling Walsh who will answer questions after the screening.
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GFT Friday 20 February (18.30)
This screening will be introduced by Director
Mark Stirton who will answer questions after the screening.
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The Arches Friday 20 February (19.00)
Join Union of Knives, a Glasgow based experimental rock group with a hand picked selection of local artists and filmmakers who will provide unique visuals and installations.
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The Mitchell Theatre Friday 20 February (19.15)
GFT hopes to welcome cast and crew of this iconic Scottish classic.
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The Arches Friday 20 February (23.00)
Pioneers of electronic music and globally respected as one of the top live dance act, you can expect a great show accompanied by some of the best club visuals you’ll ever see by VJ extraordinaire Pfadfinderei.
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GFT Saturday 21 February (11.30)
Sing along with this classic tale of the orphan with a lot of talent.
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GFT Saturday 21 February (13.30)
This screening will be introduced by Director
Murray Grigor who will answer questions after the screening.
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The Mitchell Theatre Saturday 21 February (15.00)
GFF co-director Allan Hunter in conversation with
Bill Paterson, one of Scotland’s most respected and versatile actors.
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GFT Saturday 21 February (16.30)
Director
Glenn McQuaid will be joining us to introduce the screening and answer questions afterwards.
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The Arches Saturday 21 February (18.30)
The Arches Sunday 22 February (13.15)
Director
Alan Parker will be joining us to introduce the screening and answer questions afterwards.
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GFT Saturday 21 February (19.15)
Director
Paul Solet will be joining us to introduce the screening and answer questions afterwards.
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The Arches Saturday 21 February (23.00)
At the cutting-edge of Glasgow’s diverse club circuit, Death Disco will add it’s own touch of glamour to the Music and Film line up. On top of Pointless Creations legendary visuals you can expect added sensory treats that will ensure you have a night you won’t forget in a hurry.
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King Tuts Sunday 22 February (15.00)
A special festival edition of the GFT monthly quiz. The writers of The Skinny’s film section and King Tuts staff have put their movie and music-obsessed heads together to come up with a quiz that will test even the most knowledgeable of cinema fans and music lovers while offering a guaranteed great afternoon.
Tickets £1.50 each. Pay on the door.
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GFT Sunday 22 February (16.00)
This screening will be introduced by Director
Fanny Armstrong and/or producer
Lizzie Gillett who will answer questions after the screening.
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GFT Sunday 22 February (18.30 & 20.30)
This screening will be introduced Lindsay Hutton of the Next Big Thing.
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The Arches Sunday 22 February (19.30)
The Arches invite you to spend an evening with them, a troupe of burlesque performers and a selection of the finest local bands as they convert a room into a 1920’s film theatre. Click here for tickets, and for more info click here.
