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We present you with some of our favourite award contenders, because if you ask us about our favorite season, the answer will always be "awards!" The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) dir. Martin McDonagh On the fictional Irish isle of Inisherin , Pádraic Súilleabháin finds himself heartbroken when his lifelong friend Colm Doherty decides to end their friendship because, to him, the former is simply "dull", and instead focus on his composing music. Available to stream on Disney+. Aftersun (2022) dir. Charlotte Wells The film follows Sophie, a Scottish woman, who grapples with her final happy memories of her father. It chronicles their last vacation together in a Turkish resort as she unpacks the nuances of him that she didn't quite understand when she was eleven. Available to stream on MUBI UK. Decision To Leave (2022) dir. Park Chan Wook In this romantic thriller, a detective investigates the death of a man who plummets from a mountain. He starts suspecting that it's not a suicide and that the man's wife killed him. However, in true Chan Park Wook fashion, things take a different turn when he starts to fall in love with her. Available to stream on MUBI UK. Argentina, 1985 (2022) dir. Santiago Mitre Inspired by true events, this political drama follows trial lawyers Julio and Luis during the 1985 Trial of the Juntas and their efforts to prosecute the ringleaders of Argentina's last civil-military dictatorship. Available to stream on Amazon Prime. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

As we enter 2023, we're taking a look at what a brilliant 2022 was for both Mor Media and our community! Cornwall Film Festival Where better to start than with Cornwall Film Festival. We're incredibly excited to share that this years edition of Cornwall Film Festival was our most successful yet! We hosted a variety of talks and workshops, and a number of screenings sold out! Keep your eyes peeled across our social media channels for exact numbers, including attendees and ticket sales, coming soon. Workshops This year we said goodbye to our previous ESF Manager Sally and welcomed Sue to the position! 2022 also saw the return of in-person workshops across Cornwall, which were a massive success with the local community. We expanded outside of writing workshops and held street photography workshops in various towns across the county and have been sharing our participants work on Instagram. Our 2023 programme will be announced soon, so follow us on socials and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date! Film Screenings Once again, this year we brought a number of both indoor and outdoor film screenings to Cornwall! This summer, we took part in Film Feels Curious, this year's 'Film Feels' programme from BFI Midlands. Our lineup included The Lobster, The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Last Night in Soho! On Halloween, we held a day of film and events for both horror fans and families. We screened the family friendly Laika classic Paranorman in the morning and cult classic Evil Dead II in the evening. Internships In 2022, we held a round of internships once again. We welcomed the lovely Farah, Hellie, Joe and Tomás to our team and they have been fantastic! Here are some words that they would like to share about their experience: Some words from our lovely intern, Farah: I had the pleasure of being accepted to be part of Mor Media’s team this year and the process introduced me to so many great people and taught me so much despite me working remotely. I’ll forever cherish this experience In all, 2022 was a fantastic year for Mor Media and Cornish creatives. We look forward to bringing you more workshops, film screenings and more in the year to come, let's make it a good one!

With a week to go until Christmas, we decided to explore some classic animated films to watch with your friends and family over the festive period 🎄 Klaus Jesper, a selfish postman, is forced to relocate to the town Smeerensburg by his father. However, he joins hands with a reclusive toymaker, Klaus, to spread joy in the dark and dreary town. A sort of re- telling of Santa's origin, this is a an under-seen gem of modern animation. Available on Netflix. A Charlie Brown Christmas When Charlie Brown complains about the materialism amongst his peers during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but it's a struggle. Charlie needs his friends help to learn the meaning of Christmas. Available on Apple TV. The Nightmare Before Christmas The Pumpkin King Jack Skellington, a being from Halloween Town, finds Christmas Town and is instantly enchanted. His obsession with Christmas quickly leads him to abduct Santa Claus and try to take his job. As Christmas approaches, Jack’s rag-doll friend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans. Available on DisneyPlus. How The Grinch Stole Christmas Boris Karloff narrates a tale about the lonely and heartless Grinch who, bitter and irritated by the nearby villagers joy, decides to mimic Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of Whoville. Available to rent and/or buy on Youtube and Amazon Prime. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

From the 14th to the 20th of November, we brought both local and international film to Cornwall. Our venue, the lovely Poly in Falmouth, was packed all weekend long! Our feature lineup included a variety of strands including: Comedy Drama First Feature French Film Festival collabs From Europe with Love International Ukraine Season And of course many more! Our short film screenings allowed burgeoning filmmakers to see their work on the big screen and brought them to wider audiences. Thank you to everybody who submitted, we look forward to seeing more of your work in the future! For those looking to enter our 2023 short film competition, please sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date. Find our feature and short film award winners here! Alongside short film and feature screenings, our festival also featured a number of industry events and workshops! Below are some fantastic photos from participants of our 'Picturing the Highstreet' workshop in Falmouth. We also held a fantastic networking event and a talk with Tolkien illustrator Alan Lee at the lovely Falmouth Bookseller. Mr Lee discussed his illustration work, his experience doing concept-art for the Lord of the Rings film trilogy and the release of 'The Fall of Numenor'. We also had another successful year of our New Wave Jury Programme! The programme helps young aspiring media professionals develop their skills through screenings, workshops and talks from industry professionals. This year, our participants watched and reviewed the International strand of our short film competition. This year our New Wave Jury was composed of 10 people: Lydia, Francisco, Jake, Eliza, Libby, Evie, Finn, Campbell, Andrew, and Andres. Throughout the first two weeks of November, they took part in various workshops/sessions that allowed them to gain skills in order to choose a New Wave Jury Winner, from the international short films category and to write a review on a film of the festival. They had 4 sessions called Write, Select, and Make: a writing workshop with Amanda White, and 3 guest speaker sessions with Hannah Strong (Digital Editor at Little White Lies), Mark Cosgrove (British film programmer working at Watershed), and the Bulgarian filmmakers duo Mina and Vesela. On the 11th they then watched 10 international short films:444 by Alexandre Nachi, The Air and the Worlds by Rana Ashraf, Burros by Jefferson Stein, Company by Ilnaz Khirkhah, Eureka by Miida Chu, Free Fall by Emmanuel Tenen, The Manager Position by Craig Trow, Murder Tongue by Ali Sohail Jaura, Sea Light by John Doe. The New Wave Jury Winner was Murder Tongue by Ali Sohail Jaura and the New Wave Jury Runner-Up is Burros by Jefferson Stein. Even though most of the jury duty is almost done, there is still a New Wave Jury Anthology to be soon released featuring their reviews. We would also like to extend a massive thank you to the distributors of our programme titles: Altitude Film Distribution Arthood Entertainment Cineuropa Disney French Film Festival Modern MUBI Picturehouse Entertainment Searchlight Pictures Vertigo Wilde Bunch Meur ras (that's Cornish for thank you) to everyone who attended and we hope to see you next year! Dha weles!

With less than one week to go until the 21st edition of the Cornwall Film Festival, we're taking a look at our programme. For your ease, we've linked to tickets to each of the events listed. International Features Our lineup this year features a variety of exciting international features from across the globe. From South Korean auteur Park Chan-wook's Decision to Leave to Kristoffer Borgli's hilarious Norwegian/ Swedish Sick of Myself. Ukraine Season We're delighted to be part of the UK/Ukraine season and highlight some films by brilliant Ukrainian filmmakers including Maryna Er Gorbach's Klondike and Kateryna Gornostai's Stop Zemlia. Short Film The CFF short film programme is not to be missed! This year, we'll be screening the Best of the West, the greatest entries from the South-West, and the Best of the Best, the greatest entries throughout the entire short film competition. Pay What You Can At Cornwall Film Festival, we pride ourselves on making cinema accessible for all. Our innovative Pay What You Can strand allows audiences to pay as much or little as they can for tickets. This year's strand includes our shorts screenings Ukrainian films Klondike and Stop Zemlia International features Neptune Frost and Tori & Lokita Cornish documentaries Waterways & Down The Drain Industry & Workshops At this year's festival, we're holding a number of workshops, talks and networking sessions to allow you to gain experience and knowledge of the media industry. This includes a talk and book signing from Tolkein illustrator Alan Lee, and during the middle of the festival ,we're hosting a FREE valuable networking session at Dolly's Team Room & Gin Palace in Falmouth.

If you don’t have plans for Halloween, cozy up with one of our spooky recommendations! Take your pick from comedy to drama to pure horror. Last Night In Soho Eloise is obsessed with the 60s; fashion, music, you name it, she loves it. When she moves to London to study fashion, she begins experiencing intense visions and she has to figure out what that means for her. Available on NowTV. Malignant After being attacked by her abusive husband, Seattleite and heavily pregnant Madison begins experiencing strange and gory nightmares. Her dream world and reality merge together when she finds out that the murders she sees in her nightmares are, in fact, happening in real time. Available on NowTV. Hocus Pocus 2 Twenty nine years after the original movie events where the Sanderson sisters were brought back to life by the lighting of the Black Flame Candle, history repeats itself when two teenage girls, Izzy and Becca, light the candle on Halloween. They realize that they’ve been set up by Gilbert, who runs a gift shop that's set in the former home of the Sanderson sisters. Available on Disney+. What We Do In The Shadows We get introduced to the world of four vampires who share a flat in Wellington, New Zealand in a mockumentary style. Viago, Vladislav, Deacon, Petyr are of different ages and experiences. The movie is a hilarious spoof that mixes between the classic and the modern with werewolves, Bisgetti, Veganism, online dating, and of course, the star of the movie, Stu. Available on Prime Video.

Sea waves sound, Moonlight, small candle lights accompanying the amphitheater, a screen, and an audience ready to immerse in cinema. With our Outdoor screenings coming to an end and with our festival almost around the corner, we thought it would be interesting to mention another festival that comprises both. From another part of the World, Santa Curtas is a small short-film festival happening at Santa Cruz, Madeira Island, Portugal Every Friday night people from different places on the island join to participate in this outdoor festival, right in front of the sea, in a local town. There are different aspects that can attract one to this festival. Its location is definitely one of them. Even though it is a small place, it is perfect for its audience. Happening right next to the sea, once one comes in, one feels immediately astonished by the view of the sea and the sound of the waves. The moonlight is normally there shedding a light on people, and offering us an experience that would be hard to get somewhere else. During this year's edition in specific, the audience was lucky to watch different short films while witnessing a moon eclipse happening in the background. We all saw this orange gigantic circle, forming from behind the sea and flying right above us. There was no better way to start a short-film session, than this one, emerging right into this magical environment. We had nature, we had an audience and we had a cinema. Every session starts with a performance number (music or dance), while the darkness of the night settles in, which adds to this fairy-tallish environment mentioned before. Even though the main focus is cinema, it is like a celebration of all arts. It is almost like a ritual of easing into the films programmed. One comes in, grabs a drink, talks with their friends while the stage is being arranged, and once the performance starts, we are all ready to dive into this artistic journey. Regarding the films shown, the audiences get to know them some days before the screenings. The programme changes throughout the years, although it always tries to bring Portuguese less-known cinema to the audiences. With this year's edition maintaining the tradition, it also added another side to it. This year was known for bringing also international cinema from different periods of cinema, giving the audiences access to films that they would hardly have otherwise. It allowed the public to travel through a journey between different times and genres in cinema, going from classics like La Jetée by Chris Marker to O Homem do Lixo by Laura Gonçalves and in between Werner Herzog's eats his shoe by Les Blank, and Wolves from Above by Demelza Kooij... Even though I missed having some more Independent Portuguese short films, showcasing the hidden Portuguese talents, this approach was also appreciated and well-received. All in all, this is a film festival not to miss if you are on the island during August. It will not only show you a bit of Portuguese cinema and more but also allow you to explore an outdoor screenings experience, like never before. More can be found at their socials: https://instagram.com/culturasantacruz?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/SANTACURTAS

Poetry, Poetry, Poetry. The first Thursday of October is the National Day of Poetry. For this reason, we decided to list some films that feel like poetry or refer to it. Dead Poets Society John Keating ( played by Robin Williams ) is a progressive English teacher in an all-boys school. With the use of poetry, John tries to teach his students how to go against the norms and be in touch with their inner selves. Available on Amazon Prime. The Kindergarten Teacher Lisa a Kindergadden teacher played (by Maggie Gyllenhaal ) is dissatisfied with her normal life. Having a distant dream of becoming a poet, everything changes once she meets young Jimmy who is a poet by heart. Available on Mubi and Amazon Prime. Mirror Even though it doesn't address poetry directly, The Mirror is a film that feels like a poem. With a non-structured narrative, Tarkovsky creates a mist of memories, war, and flashbacks following the life of a dying man in his 40s. This is definitely one of those films where the viewer can create their own plot and outcomes. Available on Youtube. Mulan Mulan is another film that doesn't talk about poetry, however, its origins go back to a poem called "Balad of Mulan". Written during the Northern Wei dynasty (386-534), both the film and the poem follow the journey of a young girl who went to war, to save her family's life. Available on Disney Plus. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

Dark academia, spooky season, and pumpkin spice; October is associated with vastly different aesthetics, but today we will recommend some cozy love stories you can enjoy during the Autumn season! Love Story When Oliver Barrett and Jenny Cavilleri fall in love at first sight, they defeat all odds and the protests of his overbearing father to get married, not caring that they come from different backgrounds. However, their new-found happiness comes to a halt when Jenny discovers that she has a terminal illness. Available on NowTV. Tortilla Soup Based on Ang Lee's Eat Drink Man Woman, Tortilla Soup tells the story of Martin Naranjo, a recently-widowed chef and his three daughters as they navigate their romantic and familial bonds in the only way that makes sense to them. Available on Amazon Prime Video. An Autumn Tale In the last chapter of Rohmer's "Tales of The Four Seasons", Magali is a 40 year old vineyard and widow. Her best friends, Rosine and Isabelle, make separate plans to get her dating again and hilarity ensues when they take peculiar approaches to find her the perfect man. Available on MUBI UK. You’ve Got Mail This one feels like an obvious choice, but you could never go wrong with the classics. In this Nora Ephron masterpiece, business rivals Katherine Kelly and Joe Fox end up falling for each other when they start talking anonymously in an online chat room. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

The Venice biennale is always an event that comprises films we know will make the screens in the following year. With this year's Editions coming to an end, we thought it would be time to do a recap on the festival's hot highlights. Golden Lion Winner Starting off with the Golden Lion Winner, Laura Poitras presents their newest film All the Beauty and the Bloodshed. The documentary follows the story of the artist, photographer, and activist Nan Goldin while trying to hold the Slackers family accountable for the opioid crisis. The film was amazingly received in Venice, and critics say that it is one to look out for. Silver Lion Winner No less important, Saint Omer won the Silver Lion. This is Alice Diop’s fiction debut and promises to be such an impactful film. “Saint-Omer court of law. Young novelist Rama attends the trial of Laurence Coly, a young woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter. As the trial continues, the words of the accused and witness testimonies will shake Rama’s convictions and call into question our own judgment ." (La Biennale Di Venezia 2022) Silver Lion Winner – Best Director Luca Guadagnino wins the silver lion for Best Director with Bones And All. The film depicts Maren a young woman learning how to live on the margins of society meets Lee an intense and disenfranchised drifter. Together they will go for a thousand-mile odyssey. ( La Biennale Di Venezia 2022) Receiving an eight-point five minutes standing ovation, Bones And All have been receiving a generally great reaction. Although, due to its grotesque style and figurative cannibalism, some have said not able to watch it. With a great cast to bring this story to life (including Timothée Chalamet), Taylor Russell’s performance has been highly acclaimed, winning her the MARCELLO MASTROIANNI AWARD, for Best Young Actress. Other Highly Awaited Films Beyond all the films mentioned above, here are other highly awaited films that have been making noise in the public. Blonde Blonde the film that depicts Marylin Monroe's life, was one of the most anticipated films in this year's biennale. With a 14min standing ovation, and an amazing performance by Ana de Armas, Blonde still created some controversy among the critics. Questions around the direction, and how Marilyn Monroe was depicted in this film were raised, leaving the audience wondering about Marylin’s agency and her life beyond her relationships. Don't Worry Darling Talking about controversy, Don’t Worry Darling was one of the most talked about films during this year's festivals. Independently of what was happening behind cameras and on the red carpet, Florence Pugh's performance was once again loved and praised. Some have even said, that from all of her performances this one must be one of the best. The Whale “A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.” ( La Biennale Di Venezia 2022) The whale is a film that came to stay. With an amazing performance from Brendan Fraser and the Strangers Things star Sadie Sink it is believed that this film will receive many awards, including a possible Oscar nomination. Even though it also received some ok critics, most of them were filled with great opinions and praise. Films To Look Out For The Eternal Daughter The Eternal Daughter is another film from the british Director Joanna Hogg. After the success of Souvenier and Souvenier II Hoggs newest film is a must watch. Cointaining some horror elements we are taken on a melancholic journey, that Stars Tilda Swinton as both the mother and the daughter. Blue Jean Blue jean is the debut of the british Director Georgia Oakley. The film is set in the 1980's when Tatcher was prime minister and section 28 was installed. Touching on relevant issues like sexuality and identity, Blue Jean depicts the journey of a Queer teacher, through this politcal landscape. While there is discussion around some elements in the film that could be more developed and/or answered, Oakley’s films has won the audience award at Giornate Degli Autori with outstanding reviews. It is widely accepted that this is a key film to add to our watchlist. Wolf And Dog Wolf and dog was the Giornate Degli Autori Directors winner. It is the fiction debut of the Portuguese Director Claudia Varejão and brings up questions of querness and gender expectations in those that are brought up in an Island setting. Even though, there are critiques around the film’s length (being too long) and the portrayl of characters emotions, its inovative style and freshness makes Claudia Varejão a director to look out for.

'Nope' has us loving unique sci-fi and alien films that borrow from other genres, check out some of our recs! Attack The Block A group of teens from a South London housing estate must team up with their neighbours to protect their neighbourhood (and potentially Earth) from a terrifying alien invasion. Available on Amazon Prime Video. They Live In 80's LA, a wanderer named Nada discovers a pair of sunglasses capable of showing the world the way it truly is. Nada discovers that the media and government are comprised of subliminal messages and that most of the social elite are skull faced aliens bent on world domination. Available to rent on Youtube. Galaxy Quest The has-been stars of a 1980s sci-fi show find themselves enlisted by aliens for help. The aliens believe that the cast’s heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turn to the cast members for help in their quest to defeat their enemy alien warlord. Available to rent on Youtube. Men In Black After encountering an otherworldly being, an NYPD cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret alien-fighting organization: the Men in Black. Agent Kay and new recruit Agent Jay find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies. Available on NowTV. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.

With the women's Euros final happening tonight, we're looking at female athletes on film! A League Of Their Own Post World War II, an all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest. Sisters Dottie and Kit spar with each other, their scout Ernie and has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way up. Available to rent on Youtube. I, Tonya Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises to fame despite struggles in her home life. She rises up the ranks of U.S. figure skating until her career is threatened as her ex-husband re-enters her life. Available to rent on Youtube. Fighting With My Family Paige and Zak are children of wrestlers who dream of following in their parent's footsteps. They are ecstatic when they get the opportunity to try out for the WWE. When only Paige earns a spot in the training program, she must learn to leave her loved ones behind and face this new world alone. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Bend it Like Beckham Jess, the 18-year-old daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not allowed to play football. When playing casually one day, her skills impress Jules who convinces Jess to join her semi-pro team. Jess struggles to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with romantic feelings for her coach. Available on Amazon Prime Video. Read more of our 'What to Watch' posts.