See Essex on the big and small screen

A new movie by Essex-based filmmaker Laura Jean Healey will be used to promote filmmaking as a career in the county.

As a successful applicant to the Arts and Cultural Fund, a first screening of ‘After Ophelia’ – the film Laura’s currently producing – will be held at Wat Tyler Country Park (near Basildon) later this year.

As part of the project, which will offer trainee roles to emerging female, non-binary or transgender creatives, a series of events will take place which explore the portrayal of women in art and film.

Laura – an award-winning visual artist and filmmaker – was also a semi-finalist in the Essex Film Collective’s ‘Short Film Competition’ category.

The Essex Film Collective are a community of professionals who work throughout the county in all areas of the industry.

As a collective, their aim is to help grow the county’s reputation as a hub for film and TV productions while also providing opportunities for the county’s filmmakers to network and connect with each other.

To find out more about the Essex Film Collective visit: www.essexfilmcollective.com www.laurajeanhealey.co.uk

Outdoor Cinema in Essex

Why not make the most of the long summer nights by visiting one of the many outdoor and drive-in cinema events we have right here in Essex. Invite your friends and family along and enjoy a film on the big screen as the sun goes down. From classics and singalongs to the latest releases, there’s something for everyone.

Discover more: www.visitessex.com/whatson/outdoor-cinema