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International Film Festival of Wales

The 14th International Film Festival of Wales takes place in Wales' capital city, Cardiff in November. In 2001 the festival attracted over six and a half thousand visitors in eight days to watch over forty feature films and over a hundred short films. It is truly an international festival presenting world, European and Welsh premieres; the latest new films from other international festivals and providing a platform for the work of the local film production sector.

Animation is a major feature of the festival and over two days a 'festival within a festival' is created in the UGC cinema showcasing the latest animation techniques; the work of star animators and interesting new international animation films.

The festival has two prestigious awards: the FilmFour Audience Award, voted by the audience for their favourite film of the festival; and the DM Davies Award, the largest short film prize in Europe which launched the careers of Justin Kerrigan (Human Traffic) and Sara Sugarman (Very Annie Mary). Daniel Mulloy, the 2001 winner is certainly a new talent to watch.

The festival takes over the top floor of the city centre UGC cinema for the duration. The setting is stunning, with panoramic views over the city - an ideal venue for corporate entertainment events. During festival week there's a real buzz : there are pre-screening drinks; parties and plenty of discussion in the late night festival bar.

Dates 
Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 12:00pm to Friday, November 29, 2002 - 8:00pm
Submission Deadline 
Saturday, August 24, 2002 - 12:00pm
Location 
Cardiff (Caerdydd)
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