Mubi’s MUBI FEST is to come to the UK for the first time as it takes in 9 cities around the world.
The global distributor, streaming service and production company will be holding events in Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Chicago, Bogota, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Istanbul, Milan and Manchester’s Aviva Studios.
Taking place this July, it’s described as a celebration of every aspect of great cinema and film culture. It will feature a selection of feature films, shorts, talks, Q&As, workshops, installations and DJs.
“MUBI has always been about building community around our shared love of cinema and MUBI FEST is our way of celebrating the creativity and culture that comes with filmmaking. We’re excited to bring MUBI FEST to the UK for the first time alongside eight other cities around the world this year,” said Tsari Paxton, MUBI Director of Marketing for UK & Ireland.
Manchester will kick events off on 12th July, before the festival heads to Sao Paolo at the end of the month.
“We’re delighted to be welcoming MUBI FEST to Aviva Studios for its first UK presentation this summer. It is a fantastic sign of the versatility of our space and also Manchester’s ever-growing significance as a centre for culture, creativity and innovation,” added Jane Hector Jones, Commercial Director, Factory International.
Manchester highlights so far include:
Friday 12th July: The Northern Premiere of Levan Akin’s (And Then We Danced) sophomore feature Crossing. Followed by Q&A with Writer and Director Levan Akin, in partnership with Gay Times.
Saturday 13th July: An exclusive opportunity to see the latest film from the celebrated directorial duo the Ross Brothers (Bloody Nose Empty Pockets, Contemporary Color) Gasoline Rainbow on the big screen. The screening will be followed by Q&A with Directors and co-writers Bill Ross IV and Turner Ross, in partnership with Dazed.
Saturday 13th July: An exclusive advance preview of Manchester-born filmmaker Naqqash Khalid’s debut feature In Camera. Nabhaan Rizwan stars as Aden who dreams of becoming a successful actor but the nightmarish grind of the audition circuit is taking its toll. But when confident newcomer Conrad (Amir El-Masry) moves into his flat, his unusual worldview inspires Aden to find a new part to play. Followed by Q&A with Writer and Director Naqqash Khalid.
