Published Date:
07 January 2010
LOCAL film-maker Nick Wilding is hoping to pull off a coup that would see a long-lost film restored and on view in Hebden Bridge.
Nick is collaborating with Jonny Courtney, manager of the Picture House, on a film festival with a totally local theme.
The Hebden Royd at the Movies festival will be held on five dates to represent the five centuries of the HB500 celebrations.
Films are likely to include My Summer of Love, Fanny and Elvis and A Boy, a Girl and a Bike
"If all goes according to plan, there would be a great highlight with the return, after 90 years, of the film Helen of Four Gates with live orchestral accompaniment," said Nick.
"At this stage, it's not definite but a real hope.
"With the help of local people, I've raised £2,500 for the British Film Institute (BFI) to restore the film and am hoping that there is sufficient to fund the musical accompaniment, but they have yet to bring the film over from Canada.
"If we can pull this off, we will be showing it before the BFI Film Festival in London," adds Nick.
The film festival could also hold events in some smaller venues, including local films from the 1960s, 1980s and 1990s.
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Last Updated:
07 January 2010 4:13 PM
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Hebden Bridge