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SUMMARY:Dark Soul (A Film for the Ears) - Thursday 11th July - The Bungalow
DESCRIPTION:Screening on Thursday 11th July at The Bungalow (Paisley) as part of our Spring Film Exhibition programme. \nJoin Refractive for a screening of award winning feature length concept film\, Dark Soul: A Film for the Ears\, directed by Zoe Hunter and written by Ros Borland\, at The Bungalow\, Paisley. Alongside the screening\, we are excited to present a post-screening Q&A with the director and writer\, Zoë Hunter and Ros Borland! The screening will take place on Thursday 11th July\, book a ticket for only £5 below. \nDoors open 7pm\,  film screening 7.15 pm. \nThis event is in partnership with RNIB Scotland. Guide dogs are welcome. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this screening\, please email or phone Muriel Ann Macleod\, Refractive Innovation Producer – murielann@refractive.scot or 07789117740. \n  \nFor more film information\, please see below. \n  \nCeltic Media Festival Torc Award winner for excellence\, supernatural thriller Dark Soul (A film for the Ears) in association with the Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland\, is directed by Zoë Hunter and written by Ros Borland. This is a feature length concept film aimed at making cinema accessible on an equal platform for those who are blind or partially sighted. Dark Soul is not a conventional film – it is screenplay narrated (not audio descripted) and sighted people are invited to wear an eye mask in the cinema for the duration of the action (opening and end credits are laid to picture). We recently had a private test screening with an audience made up primarily of visually impaired people – and guide dogs! It worked brilliantly. The feedback from the visually impaired attendees made a powerful case to do more Films for the Ears Event Cinema screenings aka “Dark Screenings”\, in order for those who experience sight loss to enjoy the film collectively and be part of a cinema going community. Dark Soul is a real opportunity for cinemas and festivals to make a bold statement about making cinema more inclusive for specific marginalised groups – like the blind and visually impaired community. Dark Soul is the chance to do it first! \n  \n[Please note\, Refractive have classified this film as a 15. As such\, it is advised that people under 15 should not book a ticket to see this film.] \nFeature length concept film | Refractive classification 15 \nDIRECTOR: Zoë HunterWRITER: Ros BorlandCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSynopsis: Edinburgh\, Scotland. A man is shot in a restaurant cold room. Simultaneously\, a young woman\, Donna\, gives birth to a daughter\, Carey. Seven years later\, Donna’s house is burgled and Inspector Carlow attends. Carey starts to have bad dreams and so the nightmare begins.
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/dark-soul-a-film-for-the-ears-thursday-11th-july-the-bungalow/
LOCATION:The Bungalow\, 15 Shuttle St\, Paisley\, PA1 1YD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets
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SUMMARY:'SCRAPPER' film screening - Thursday 27th June - The Bungalow
DESCRIPTION:Screening on Thursday 27th June at The Bungalow (Paisley) as part of our Spring Film Exhibition programme. \nJoin Refractive for a screening of award winning comedy/drama feature film\, Scrapper by Charlotte Regan (Director)\, at The Bungalow\, Paisley. The film screening will take place on Thursday 27th June\, book a ticket for only £5 below! \nDoors open 7pm\,  film screening 7.15 pm. \n  \nFor more film information and to watch the trailer for Scrapper\, please see below. \n[Please note\, Refractive have classified this film as a 12A. As such\, it is advised that people under 12 should not book a ticket to see this film.] \nComedy/Drama | 84 minutes | Refractive classification 12A \nDIRECTOR: Charlotte ReganWRITER: Charlotte ReganSTARS: Lola Campbell\, Alin Uzun\, Cary CranksonCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom  \n  \n\n\n\nAward winning Comedy Drama. BAFTA 2024 entry film by young woman filmmaker Charlotte Regan described as “A masterclass in playful imaginative storytelling” by We Love Cinema. Award Winner at Sundance (Dramatic) 2023.  \n  \n\n\n\nSynopsis: Georgie\, a dreamy 12-year-old girl\, lives happily alone in her London flat\, filling it with magic. Suddenly\, her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/scrapper-film-screening-thursday-27th-june-the-bungalow/
LOCATION:The Bungalow\, 15 Shuttle St\, Paisley\, PA1 1YD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets
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SUMMARY:Climate Short Film Showcase - Wednesday 19th June - The Wynd Centre
DESCRIPTION:Screening on Wednesday 19th June at The Wynd Centre\, Paisley as part of our Spring Film Exhibition programme. \nJoin Refractive for a curated screening of short films exploring themes relating to the environment and climate change from Scottish and International film makers. Book your £5 ticket below! \n  \nShort Film Programme: \nFlower  Dir:Carolyn Gair \nYours In Extraction Dir: Robyn Woolston \nCold Stack Dir:Frank Eli Martin \nThe Old Plane Tree\, Dir: Paul Darroch \nSpirit of Place  Dir: Jack Cooper Stimpson \nAgatha’s Story SCIAF | Time to pay up Dir: James Cave \nTruluck Dir: Matt Cannon & Jake Smallwood \n  \nDoors open 7pm\, screening starts at 7.15pm. Please note\, this screening is suitable for 12+.
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/climate-short-film-showcase-wednesday-19th-june-the-wynd-centre/
LOCATION:The Wynd Centre\, The Wynd Centre\, 6 School Wynd\, Paisley\, PA1 2DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets
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SUMMARY:Friday 24th May - The Nettle Dress - Paisley screening
DESCRIPTION:Join Refractive for a screening of award winning documentary film\, The Nettle Dress by Dylan Howitt (Director)\, at UWS Paisley. The film screening will take place on Friday 24th May. Synopsis: ‘After the death of his beloved wife\, textile artist Allan Brown embarks on a seven-year endeavor to weave a hand-spun dress from stinging nettles foraged in the woods surrounding his home.’ \nThe evening will also include a screening of award-winning short film\, ‘Dig’\, by Gary Hewitt (Director). Synopsis: ‘A mother searches a secluded beach\, determined to find a certain item\, that will bring her some closure.’\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nettle Dress \nDocumentary | 1 hour 8 minutes | BBFC classification 12A \nDIRECTOR: Dylan HowittSTAR: Allan Brown \n\nDoors open at 6.30pm\, screening starts at 7pm. Book a £5 ticket below!
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/friday-24th-may-the-nettle-dress-paisley-screening/
LOCATION:UWS Paisley P118\, P118 Lecture Theatre\, Coats Building\, UWS Paisley\, Paisley\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets
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SUMMARY:Thursday 23rd May - Erskine Arts - Loch Ness: They Created a Monster
DESCRIPTION:Screening on Thursday 23rd May 2024 at Erskine Arts as part of our Spring Film Exhibition programme. \nJoin Refractive for a screening of documentary film\, Loch Ness: They Created a Monster\, by John MacLaverty (Director)\, at Erskine Arts. The film screening will take place on Thursday 23rd May\, book a ticket for only £5 here: https://bookwhen.com/erskinearts#focus=ev-see4-20240523183000 \nThe screening of Loch Ness: They Created a Monster will be accompanied by short film\, ‘Rocket Boy’ (USA\, 2019) by Simon Sorted. Synopsis of Rocket Boy: 50th anniversary of the first people travelling to the moon\, ‘Rocket Boy’ is the account of a man who witnessed\, first hand\, the launch of that rocket.  \n  \nThis film screening will be accompanied by a Q&A with the director of Loch Ness: They Created a Monster\, John MacLaverty. \nDoors open 6.30pm\, film screening 7pm. \n  \nFor more film information and to watch the trailer for Loch Ness: They Created a Monster\, please see below. \n  \nDocumentary | 1 hour 31 minutes  \nDIRECTOR: John MacLaverty  \nThe hunters of the Scottish folklore creature camped out on the shores of the loch throughout the 1970s and 1980s\, chasing but never finding the dinosaur-like creature. \n 
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/thursday-23rd-may-erskine-arts-loch-ness-they-created-a-monster/
LOCATION:Erskine Arts\, Kilpatrick Dr\, Erskine\, PA8 7AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets
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SUMMARY:Friday 17th May - The Nettle Dress - Film screening + textile workshop with Johnstone Textile Space
DESCRIPTION:Screening on Friday 17th May 2024 at Elderslie Village Hall as part of our Spring Film Exhibition programme. \nJoin Refractive\, in collaboration with Johnstone Textile Space\, for a screening of award-winning documentary film\, The Nettle Dress\, by Dylan Howitt (Director) starring Allan Brown. Synopsis: ‘After the death of his beloved wife\, textile artist Allan Brown embarks on a seven-year endeavor to weave a hand-spun dress from stinging nettles foraged in the woods surrounding his home.’ \nThe screening will also include award-winning short film\, ‘Dig’\, by Gary Hewitt (Director). Synopsis: ‘A mother searches a secluded beach\, determined to find a certain item\, that will bring her some closure.’ \n \nThis special event will also include a pre-screening workshop\, facilitated by Johnstone Textile Space. Woven Textile Designer\, Jonny MacKinnon\, will deliver a weaving-based workshop between 6.30-7.45pm\, before the film commences at 8pm. \nA little about Jonny: \nJonny MacKinnon is an award winning\, fashion and textile design studio based in Central Scotland\, specialising in woven textile design. You can find out more about Jonny’s work here: https://www.instagram.com/jonnymackinnondesigns/?hl=en-gb \n \nDetails about the event: \nTextile workshop 6.30pm to 7.45pm. \nDoors open for the film screening at 7.45pm. \nFilm screening at 8pm. \n  \nThe Nettle Dress \nDocumentary | 1 hour 8 minutes | BBFC classification 12A \nDIRECTOR: Dylan HowittSTAR: Allan Brown \n  \n\n 
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/friday-17th-may-the-nettle-dress-film-screening-textile-workshop-with-johnstone-textile-space/
LOCATION:Elderslie Village Hall\, Stoddard Square\, Elderslie\, Johnstone PA5 9AS\, Renfrewshire\, PA5 9AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Thursday 16th May - Nessie + Loch Ness: They Created a Monster - DOUBLE BILL
DESCRIPTION:  \nScreening on Thursday 16th May 2024 at UWS Paisley as part of our Spring Film Exhibition programme. \nJoin Refractive for a DOUBLE BILL screening of films based on the Loch Ness. We will start with Nessie\, a family comedy\, by Robbie Moffat (Director). Following a short interval we will go onto Loch Ness: They Created a Monster\, a documentary film by John MacLaverty. The film screening will take place on Thursday 16th May 2024\, book a ticket for only £5 below! \n  \nDoors open 6pm\,  film screening 6.30pm. \nFor more film information and to watch the trailer for both films\, please see below. \n  \nNESSIE: \nFamily comedy | 1 hour 36 minutes | BBFC classification PG \nDIRECTOR: Robbie MoffatWRITERS: Tim Churchill\, Robbie Moffat\, Catherine O’Reilly.STARS: Patrick Kilpatrick\, John Michie\, Tanya Fear. \n\nSynopsis: When an American billionaire leaves $50 Million to the village of Loch Ness\, his unhappy son decides to contest the will\, causing the villagers to prove to him that Nessie is real. \n\n  \nLOCH NESS: THEY CREATED A MONSTER \nDocumentary | 1 hour 31 minutes  \nDIRECTOR: John MacLaverty \nSynopsis: The hunters of the Scottish folklore creature camped out on the shores of the loch throughout the 1970s and 1980s\, chasing but never finding the dinosaur-like creature. \n 
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/thursday-16th-may-nessie-loch-ness-they-created-a-monster-double-bill/
LOCATION:UWS Paisley\, D143 Lecture Theatre\, McLean Building\, UWS Paisley\, Paisley\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets
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SUMMARY:Friday 26th April - Ballywalter film screening - Elderslie Village Hall
DESCRIPTION:Screening on Friday 26th April 2024 at Elderslie Village Hall as part of our Spring Film Exhibition programme. \nJoin Refractive for a screening of comedy drama film\, Ballywalter by Prasanna Puwanarajah  (Director)\, at Elderslie Village Hall. The film screening will take place on Fridyay 26th April\, book a ticket for only £5 below! \n  \nDoors open 6.30pm\,  film screening at 7pm. \n  \nFor more film information and to watch the trailer for Ballywalter\, please see below. \n[Please note\, Refractive have classified this film as a 15. As such\, it is advised that people under 15 should not book a ticket to see this film.] \nComedy drama | 1 hour 30 minutes | BBFC classification 15 \nDIRECTOR: Prasanna PuwanarajahWRITER: Stacey GreggSTARS: Seána Kerslake\, Patrick Kielty and Terence Keeley \n\nSynopsis: Bitter sweet comedy drama set in Ballywalter\, Northern Ireland. An unlicensed cab driver and a budding comedian going through divorce form an unlikely bond. \n  \nEileen (Seána Kerslake) is a sardonic University drop-out whose dreams of a successful life in London have died. Back at home in Belfast with her mum and pregnant sister\, she is trying to make ends meet by working as an unlicensed driver in her ex-boyfriend’s minicab. Shane (Patrick Kielty) has exiled himself in Ballywalter following the break-up of his marriage\, but now he’s trying to get his life back on track by enrolling in an evening comedy course. Eileen accepts the weekly return fare from Shane. As the two spend time together on the road between Belfast and Ballywalter\, shuttling back and forth over several months\, a surprising connection is made and a unlikely friendship develops\, saving them both from a downward spiral. \n 
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/friday-26th-april-ballywalter-film-screening-elderslie-village-hall/
LOCATION:Elderslie Village Hall\, Stoddard Square\, Elderslie\, Johnstone PA5 9AS\, Renfrewshire\, PA5 9AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets
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SUMMARY:Thurs 18th April 2024 - Paisley Craft Beer Co - MERCY FALLS
DESCRIPTION:Screening on Thursday 18th April 2024 at Paisley Craft Beer Co in collaboration with Cans Cinema as part of our Spring Film Exhibition programme. \nJoin Refractive and Cans Cinema for a screening of horror/thriller film\, Mercy Falls by Ryan Hendrick (Director)\, at Paisley Craft Beer Co. The film screening will take place on Thursday 18th April 2024\, book a ticket for only £5 below! \nThe screening of Mercy Falls will be accompanied by a Q&A with the Director\, Ryan Hendrick. \nDoors open 7.15pm\,  film screening 8pm & Q&A afterwards. \n  \nFor more film information and to watch the trailer for Mercy Falls\, please see below. \n[Please note\, Refractive have classified this film as a 15. As such\, it is advised that people under 15 should not book a ticket to see this film.] \nHorror/Thriller | 1 hour 43 minutes | BBFC classification 15 \nDIRECTOR: Ryan HendrickWRITERS: Meliá Grasska and Ryan HendrickSTARS: Lauren Lyle\, Nicolette McKeown and James Watterson \n\nSynopsis: A group of friends set off into the Scottish Highlands in search of a long lost cabin. Once far from civilization\, an unforeseen tragedy befalls the group and one bad decision leads to suspicion\, betrayal and murder.
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/thurs-18th-april-2024-paisley-craft-beer-co-mercy-falls/
LOCATION:Paisley Craft Beer Co\, 25 Lawn Street\, Paisley\, PA1 1HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets
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SUMMARY:Fri 22nd March 2024 – The Wynd Centre\, Paisley – Tish
DESCRIPTION:Screening on Friday 22nd March at The Wynd Centre (Paisley) as part of our Spring Film Exhibition programme. \nJoin Refractive for a screening of documentary feature film\, Tish by Paul Sng (Director)\, at The Wynd Centre\, Paisley. The film screening will take place on Friday 22nd March 2024\, book a ticket for only £5 below! \nThe screening of Tish will be accompanied by a local photography exhibition and a Q&A. \nDoors open 6.30pm for exhibition\,  film screening 7.30pm & Q&A afterwards. \n  \nFor more film information and to watch the trailer for Tish\, please see below. \n[Please note\, Refractive have classified this film as a 15. As such\, it is advised that people under 15 should not book a ticket to see this film.] \nDocumentary | 90 minutes | Refractive classification 15 \nDIRECTOR: Paul Sng PRODUCER: Jen Corcoran NARRATED BY: Maxine Peake COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom  \n  \nA working-class photographer captures the impact of Thatcherism on the north of England but is unable to escape the poverty and inequality she exposed.  \n  \nSynopsis Driven by a commitment to document the impact of deindustrialisation on working class communities in Northeast England in the 1970s and 1980s\, Tish Murtha used her camera to expose societal inequality. She felt she had an obligation to the people and problems within her local environment\, and that documentary photography could highlight and challenge the social disadvantages that she herself had suffered. However\, despite early acclaim for her work\, she was unable to make a living from photography and died in poverty. \n 
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/fri-22nd-march-2024-the-wynd-centre-paisley-tish/
LOCATION:The Wynd Centre\, The Wynd Centre\, 6 School Wynd\, Paisley\, PA1 2DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets
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SUMMARY:Thurs 14th Dec 2023 - Erskine Arts - The Defender
DESCRIPTION:Join Refractive for a screening of award winning feature film\, The Defender by Gary Hewitt (Director and Screenwriter)\, at Erskine Arts. The film screening will take place on Thursday 14th December 2023 at 6.30pm. Book a ticket for only £5 (see link below)! \nThe evening will include a screening of a short film animation ‘Gloaming – The Vegan Leather’ by Bovine\, alongside the screening of The Defender and a 10 minute Q&A with The Defender director\, Gary Hewitt. \nGloaming -The Vegan Leather\, by Bovine\,  3min 40sec\, Scotland 2022  music video / animation short\n\nBovine is film and digital artists based in Paisley\,  delivering unusual music video and capturing artistic and animated promotions of music and community events.\n\n\n\nGloaming promo image by Bovine\n\n\n\nBook tickets through the venue\, Erskine Arts\, here: https://bookwhen.com/erskinearts#focus=ev-sk2p-20231214183000  \n[Please note\, Refractive have classified this film as a 15. As such\, it is advised that people under 15 should not book a ticket to see this film.] \n  \nFor more film information and to watch the trailer for The Defender\, please see below. \n2023\, Scotland\,  Drama\, 1hr41min\, Language: English\, Refractive Classification: 15 \nDir: Gary Hewitt\, DOP: Steve Johnson \n  \nSYNOPSIS A child trafficking ring kidnaps a young boy named George. This traumatic event encourages an alcoholic\, PTSD-suffering vigilante called Sara to team up with a local social worker to track down the same criminals who have ties to her past. Sara must face her fears and learn to put her trust in people if she has any hope of finding the boy. Featuring Sasha MacPherson (Mortem) and Parmy Singh (River City). \n \nA Note from Gary Hewitt: \n‘The Defender’ started when I lost my mother at the early stages of the covid pandemic. I remembered her last words to me were “Be kind… Help others” This is the underlying message in the story\, but it also questions how far do you take that? This script was developed with the belief that something so personal to me is a clear universal message. While this film is dark with crime and abuse\, it’s about new beginnings\, change\, and how a family is more than blood. The Defender follows Sara Summers’ story\, whose aim to help others\, takes her down a dark path that makes Sara face her own haunted past. I wanted to examine how we deal with loss and abandonment. What will human beings do to relieve themselves of hurt? How will they find the power to break free of their own darkness and start again? \n  \nTHE DEFENDER was selected for:  \nthe EDINBURGH INTERNATION FILM FESTIVAL as part of CELTIC MEDIA SHOWCASE \nIt was one of 6 semi-finalists at this year’s FILM MARKET HUB  \nIt scored 7.5/10 on SCREENCRAFT and was a quarter finalist \nTHE DEFENDER has ranked in the TOP 30% of all 51\,735 projects on COVERFLY  \nIt scored 8/10 on FILM MARKET HUB REVIEW \nAwards: \nBest Indie Film\, Best Actress\, Best Cinematography: Milan Independent Awards \nBest Feature\, Best Producer & Best Cinematography: 8 & HalFilm Awards \nBest Feature Film & Best Actress: Sweden Film Awards \nBest Thriller: Robinson Film Awards (August 2023) \nBest Producer\, Best Director\, Best Feature: White Rose Film Fest  \n 
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/thurs-14th-dec-2023-erskine-arts-the-defender/
LOCATION:Erskine Arts\, Kilpatrick Dr\, Erskine\, PA8 7AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204
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SUMMARY:Mon 4th Dec 2023 - Paisley Town Hall (Screening Room) - The Defender
DESCRIPTION:Join Refractive for a screening of award winning feature film\, The Defender by Gary Hewitt (Director and Screenwriter)\, at Paisley Town Hall Screening Room. The film screening will take place on Monday 4th December 2023 with two screening times available\, 6pm 0r 8pm. Book a ticket for only £6 below! \nEach screening will show a short film animation\, ‘Gloaming – The Vegan Leather’ by Bovine\,  alongside the screening of The Defender and a 10 minute Q&A with The Defender director\, Gary Hewitt. \nGloaming -The Vegan Leather\, by Bovine\,  3min 40sec\, Scotland 2022  music video / animation short\n\nBovine is film and digital artists based in Paisley\,  delivering unusual music video and capturing artistic and animated promotions of music and community events.\n\n\n\nGloaming promo image by Bovine\n  \n\nFor more film information and to watch the trailer for The Defender\, please see below. \n[Please note\, Refractive have classified this film as a 15. As such\, it is advised that people under 15 should not book a ticket to see this film.] \n  \n2023\, Scotland\,  Drama\, 1hr41min\, Language: English\, Refractive Classification: 15 \nDir: Gary Hewitt\, DOP: Steve Johnson \n  \nSYNOPSIS A child trafficking ring kidnaps a young boy named George. This traumatic event encourages an alcoholic\, PTSD-suffering vigilante called Sara to team up with a local social worker to track down the same criminals who have ties to her past. Sara must face her fears and learn to put her trust in people if she has any hope of finding the boy. Featuring Sasha MacPherson (Mortem) and Parmy Singh (River City). \n \nA Note from Gary Hewitt: \n‘The Defender’ started when I lost my mother at the early stages of the covid pandemic. I remembered her last words to me were “Be kind… Help others” This is the underlying message in the story\, but it also questions how far do you take that? This script was developed with the belief that something so personal to me is a clear universal message. While this film is dark with crime and abuse\, it’s about new beginnings\, change\, and how a family is more than blood. The Defender follows Sara Summers’ story\, whose aim to help others\, takes her down a dark path that makes Sara face her own haunted past. I wanted to examine how we deal with loss and abandonment. What will human beings do to relieve themselves of hurt? How will they find the power to break free of their own darkness and start again? \n  \nTHE DEFENDER was selected for:  \nthe EDINBURGH INTERNATION FILM FESTIVAL as part of CELTIC MEDIA SHOWCASE \nIt was one of 6 semi-finalists at this year’s FILM MARKET HUB  \nIt scored 7.5/10 on SCREENCRAFT and was a quarter finalist \nTHE DEFENDER has ranked in the TOP 30% of all 51\,735 projects on COVERFLY  \nIt scored 8/10 on FILM MARKET HUB REVIEW \nAwards: \nBest Indie Film\, Best Actress\, Best Cinematography: Milan Independent Awards \nBest Feature\, Best Producer & Best Cinematography: 8 & HalFilm Awards \nBest Feature Film & Best Actress: Sweden Film Awards \nBest Thriller: Robinson Film Awards (August 2023) \nBest Producer\, Best Director\, Best Feature: White Rose Film Fest  \n 
URL:https://refractive.scot/event/mon-4th-dec-2023-paisley-town-hall-screening-room-the-defender/
LOCATION:Paisley Town Hall\, Abbey Cl\, Paisley\, PA1 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cinema Tickets
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