Kirkby library set to screen the best of Mansfield Town Film Festival 2023

Ashfield residents are invited to view a selection of films from the Mansfield Town Film Festival (MTFF) last year ahead of its return this summer.
By Phoebe Cox
Published 18th Apr 2024, 15:21 BST
Updated 18th Apr 2024, 15:34 BST

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Mansfield Town Film Festival is partnering with Inspire – Nottinghamshire Council's cultural organisation for libraries and archives – to screen a selection of prize-winning short films that feature women's, LGBTQIA+, and working-class voices, as well as local and international talents.

One of the county-wide Inspire screenings will take place on Friday, April 26, at 2pm at Kirkby Library.

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The festival, platforming diverse working class talent, took place in July 2023 and attracted the attention of BAFTA-winning filmmaker Ken Loach, who opened the festival. It was a first for the town.

Granny is a true story set in Preston 1972, all about Lizzy Ashcroft, an older woman living alone. Picture: Mansfield Town Film FestivalGranny is a true story set in Preston 1972, all about Lizzy Ashcroft, an older woman living alone. Picture: Mansfield Town Film Festival
Granny is a true story set in Preston 1972, all about Lizzy Ashcroft, an older woman living alone. Picture: Mansfield Town Film Festival

On the partnership with Inspire, festival director Jay Martin, said: “This partnership in particular is to help towards our mission to make film accessible to all across Nottinghamshire and share the magic of Mansfield Town Film Festival across the county.”

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Festival organisers will give an introduction to each film, sharing insights into the film-making process and judging decisions.

The adult-only screening will be held on the first floor of the building and has good lift access, with wheelchair spaces available.

Doors will open 10 minutes before the screening.

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Additional accessibility questions or event queries can be directed to [email protected]

Tickets for the event cost £2 per person and are now available on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/best-of-mansfield-town-film-festival-tickets-859428011317?ref=inspirewebsite#tickets or from the library.

This year’s film festival – www.mansfieldtownfilmfestival.com – will be held on July 26-28 at Mansfield Palace Theatre.

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