Other films that scored highly with festival audiences were VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA, WENDY AND LUCY, THREE MILES NORTH OF MOLKOM, HEAVY LOAD and TIME TO DIE.

A much anticipated highlight of this year's festival is the screening of legendary Japanese director Yasujirō Ozu's 1932 silent classic I WAS BORN, BUT... with a live score from Simon Fisher Turner. Simon joins us on the podcast to discuss his long-term collaboration with Derek Jarman and approach to the film score.

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Mike Hodges' SQUARING THE CIRCLE was made for television and broadcast back in the ‘golden age’ of Channel 4. With its last transmission being over 20 years ago and no DVD release in sight, the CINECITY screening was a rare opportunity to see the film and also discuss it with Hodges himself.

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We have 15 places available for kids (8yrs+) to take part in a puppet making day inspired by the Quays poetical work.

The workshop is FREE but places are limited and booking is essential.

To book email info@cine-city.co.uk

Note: Children must be 8 years old or older and 1 parent or guardian should remain with the child at all times.

Following a rare opportunity to view some of the Quay Brothers' short films on the big screen, film writer Gareth Evans led a discussion of their work in a packed out Duke of Yorks.

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Taking us into the final week of CINECITY 2008 was auspicious debut feature HELEN, from writer-directors Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor. Film Programmer Jason Wood led the Q&A with co-director Christine Molloy.

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From its inception CINECITY has interwoven shorts screenings into the festival programme, bringing the work of new breakthrough talent to its audiences. With the renaissance in recent years of Romanian Cinema, the Sallis Benney Theatre played host to a free screening of NEW ROMANIAN SHORTS, curated by Mihai Chirilov, film critic and Transylvania International Film Festival Director.

CINECITY co-festival director Tim Brown was joined on stage by director Gabriel Sarbu, whose film LIFE’S HARD played as part of the collection.

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Although called away from the first screening of the final feature cut here at CINECITY by the pleasant duty of attending the British Independent Film Awards as nominees in the Best British Documentary category, Robert Cannan and Corinna McFarlane shared a drink in the Duke of Yorks bar with MarBelle to discuss their debut feature THREE MILES NORTH OF MOLKOM.

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After the excitement of opening night's VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA screening and party, we shifted gear with a moved to the University of Brighton Gallery space and the launch of the Quay Brothers' exhibition INVENTORIUM. THE PHARMACIST'S PRESCRIPTION FOR LIP READING PUPPETS.

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A panel discussion with:

Samantha Perahia - UK Certification Manager for the UK Film Council Alex Marshall - COO at WARP FILMS Stephen Joberns - Production Auditor, Shipleys

Doors Open 6pm Discussion Starts 6.30pm FREE Pre- booking not necessary

Pintxo People First Floor Restaurant on Western Road will be screening a selection of shorts submitted from around the world that will provide 'food for thought' Total running time 110mins

Why not make an evening of it with PINTXO special menu at £20 per person, below is a sample menu of what to expect (A combination of these dishes will be brought to you’re a table):

£20 PER HEAD SET MENU (minimum 4 persons)

- Padron peppers with rock salt

- Roasted vine tomatoes with olive oil and rock salt

- Courgette and pumpkin lasagna with mushroom sauce

- Octopus with broken potatoes and chorizo with a thick fruit aIioli

- Ox hanger steak with lime custard and thyme crisps

- Chicken and chistorra skewers glazed with a honey dressing

- Tofu and chickpea stew with goat cheese and sesame

- Patatas Bravas with ‘bravas’ sauce and alioli

12% optional service charge will be added to your bill

Afterwards there is a live band playing on the ground floor tapas bar.

To secure a prime dining position for yourself and friends please contact: Claire on 01273 732323.

Programme of events in place and CINECITY festival tickets now available. The printed programme is also available from this weekend at the various CINECITY venues and dropping through the letterboxes of everyone who requested a copy.

Now it's over to you so the really hard work of deciding what to see and when can begin!

Starting off the extravaganza is a lazy Sunday afternoon with award winning animator Barry Purves exploring stop motion animation and his work within the genre. (See the EXPLORER section for more details)

Monday evening brings industry figures together for a panel discussion looking at British co-produced films and an insight into their development. (See EXPLORER section for more details) and Tuesday night brings the sessions to a thematic end at a Paper Bag event with films and music especially chosen for theCinecity Festival. (See FEATURES & SHORTS section for more details)

In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights before his untimely death in 1978, when he was shot by a former city supervisor. MILK charts the last eight years of Harvey Milk’s life from his decision to leave New York, to his involvement with the famous Castro Cinema and his decision to become a spokesperson for change. Sean Penn stars as Harvey Milk in this excellent biopic from a visionary director.

Once we found it, the studio was a surprisingly inconspicuous first floor loft, but nevertheless a sanctuary inside!

This is their creative headquarters - hidden amongst a primary school playground, remnants of pre-war architecture that survived the blitz and new designer flats. This is where they have shaped their ideas and made their work for over 2 decades.

During the visit we discussed how the CINECITY exhibition will be presented. It will be the first time their exhibition 'Dormitorium' and installation 'Eurydice -She So Beloved' (commissioned by Capture and Opera North) will be shown together in one gallery space.

They generously offered us a selection of Polish Film Posters by Roman Ciesliewiz and Henryk Tomaszewski from their personal collection for CINECITY - a very exciting addition!

Frank and Sara are looking forward to meeting them again at the festival launch on 21st November.

Watch this space for more info on the Quay Brothers .

It's confirmed - CINECITY has its opening film and will be launching this year's festival on 20th November at The Duke of York's Picture House with Woody Allen's latest comedy drama VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA!

Director: Woody Allen. Starring: Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Patricia Clarkson. USA/ Spain 2008. 96 mins.

Woody's latest return to form, ponders the nature of love and romance against the sun-drenched backdrop of beautiful Barcelona. Two Americans abroad, Vicky (Rebecca Hall) a student of Catalan Culture and her friend Cristina (Scarlett Johansson), find themselves seduced by more than just the city when they meet a free-spirited artist, Juan (Javier Bardem). At first it seems that Juan and Cristina are made for each other, but events take an unexpected turn causing complications for all concerned. Tensions are heightened when Juan's ex-wife, Maria (Penelope Cruz), enters the mix. Shot by Spanish cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe, Barcelona has never looked more tempting. The impressive cast are all at their best with Javier Bardem giving a particularly splendid central performance as the archetypal sexy Don Juan Spaniard, with Cruz clearly enjoying the role as the volatile wife.

CINECITY returns in November for its sixth edition. Presented in partnership with The Duke of York’s Picturehouse and The University of Brighton, CINECITY features a global mix of UK premieres and previews, treasures from the archive. live cinema events plus the latest digital adventures and artists’ moving images.

CINECITY screens right across Brighton and Hove in all the city’s cinemas and a host of other locations.