Bristol outdoor film festival to return in July with a screenings including The Wicker Man and Up

By Adriana Amor
Published 9th May 2024, 12:51 BST
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The outdoor film festival is organised by Bristol Film Festival and is set to be the best and biggest to date

Clifton Summer Screenings is set to return from July 4 to 7 with an extended event line up and a jam-packed programme designed for all ages, and set to be the biggest edition to date.

Attendees can expect an immersive experience with covered seating, cutting-edge LED screens, and wireless headphones, ensuring optimal viewing pleasure with no disturbance regardless of the weather.

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Some highlights of the screening programme include family favourites Mary Poppins, Up and Jurassic Park, Rom-Coms Dirty Dancing and Four Weddings and a Funeral and modern British comedies Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Pride.

There will also be late night showings of Blair Witch Project and The Wicker Man on July 13, as well as, talks on film-related matters, short films showcasing local history, and unique wine tasting film options throughout the festival.

The Ivy Clifton Brasserie will be hosting The Garden Bar, serving up bespoke cocktails that can be pre-ordered for each screening, and there will also be wine tastings throughout the event organised by English Wine Producer Lyme Bay Winery. Credit: Bristol Film FestivalThe Ivy Clifton Brasserie will be hosting The Garden Bar, serving up bespoke cocktails that can be pre-ordered for each screening, and there will also be wine tastings throughout the event organised by English Wine Producer Lyme Bay Winery. Credit: Bristol Film Festival
The Ivy Clifton Brasserie will be hosting The Garden Bar, serving up bespoke cocktails that can be pre-ordered for each screening, and there will also be wine tastings throughout the event organised by English Wine Producer Lyme Bay Winery. Credit: Bristol Film Festival

The event’s headline sponsor is Porsche Centre Bristol, and some of the screenings will take place in the Porsche Pavilion.

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The Mall Deli will be providing some tasty treats, English Wine Producer Lyme Bay Winery will be running several tastings for guests over the course of the event, and The Ivy Clifton Brasserie will be hosting The Garden Bar, serving up bespoke cocktails that can be pre-ordered for each screening.

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Owen Franklin, Founder of Bristol Film Festival, said: “We are thrilled to once again present the Clifton Summer Screenings this year. Located in the beautiful Mall Gardens of Clifton, our aim is to create a warm and inclusive atmosphere for all attendees.

“By collaborating with local businesses, our goal is to foster connections, establish a vibrant community hub for film enthusiasts, and we eagerly anticipate bringing this exceptional cinematic event to Bristol."

Chris Firth, Chairman of Clifton BID, said: “With an incredible line-up of great films, it’s shaping up to be really special. Clifton BID looks forward to welcoming film fans from across the city."

For more information and to purchase tickets visit: https://www.bristolfilmfestival.com/clifton-summer-screenings-programme

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