SPOTLIGHT
Expect Grylls and thrills
Festival
BEAR WITH US
Dare devil adventurer Bear Grylls is coming to Powderham Castle next year to host a brandnew festival. The Gone Wild Festival, to be held on the August Bank Holiday 2021, is a familyfriendly festival for anyone who loves a bit of outdoor adventure. Festival go-ers can expect kayaking on the Exe Estuary, paddleboarding on Powderham Lake, a purpose built obstacle course, archery, yoga, abseiling and climbing and even knife and axe throwing. Expert instructors from the Bear Grylls Survival Academy will also teach children and
adults essential survival skills such as shelter building, fire lighting and campfire cooking. As the sun goes down over the castle, there will be food from top chefs and street food vendors followed by dancing and a night of live music and DJs – Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight and the Ministry of Sound Orchestra have been confirmed so far – plus household-name comedians and lots more campfire cosiness. For more www.powderham.co.uk. Tickets are on sale now
Film
AND THE AWARD FOR THE BEST FILM IS…
Tommy’s film is a winner
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Devon filmmaker Tommy Gillard has just scooped the award for Best Short Film from the prestigious BFI London Film Festival for his sports comedy Shuttlecock. The film centres on the macho Carl, who is forced to confront his idea of masculinity when an obsession with a mysterious new member of his badminton club spirals out of control. Using a whole host of talent and crew from Devon, the film was shot across three days in Sidmouth College’s now demolished old-school sports hall. It was commissioned and supported by Exeter Phoenix, whose filmmaking bursary schemes offer vital support
and development opportunities for filmmakers in the region. “I’m thrilled to have won the LFF Best Short Film Award for Shuttlecock,” says Tommy. “Working with Exeter Phoenix to realise the film has been an amazing journey, and really shines a light on how important regional arts centres are, especially now. I’d urge every filmmaker to use and work with the arts venues close to them, as they can really push you to make your best work!” For more: www.spinningpath.com and exeterphoenix.org.uk
