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PORTOBELLO FILM FESTIVAL , 29TH AUG - 15TH SEP Created in 1996 as a reaction to the state of the British film industry , the Portobello Film Festival aims to provide a platform for exciting new film makers and to give daring and ground-breaking directors a chance to get their films seen . This international film festival has a fantastic reputation as ‘ the biggest celebration of independent film in Europe showing tomorrow ’ s films today ’. This is a great opportunity to see exciting films in inspiring surroundings and to meet the filmmakers and directors behind them .
FILM4 SUMMER SCREEN , 8TH - 24TH AUGUST Film4 ’ s Summer Screen has become a major summer attraction in London for anyone looking for some relaxed open-air entertainment . It features a mix of UK premieres , cult favorites , cinematic classic , and recent releases under the stars with full surround sound . It ’ s the perfect opportunity to curl up on a nice blanket , with a bottle of wine and watch a film outdoors on a lovely summer ’ s evening . Several of the screenings are already sold out , so it ’ s time to get planning !
www . somersethouse . org . uk
FILM4 FRIGHTFEST , 22ND - 26TH AUGUST Film4 FrightFest is the UK ’ s biggest , best and most beloved horror fantasy festival . With four days of films for you to feast your eyes upon , audiences can expect to be scared witless with a devilishly delightful line-up of premieres and special screenings of fantasy and horror films . It attracts thousands of horror fanatics each August to the heart of London ’ s West End . With surprises on screen and off , and the festival ’ s unique community feeling , FrightFest has now become a must-attend occasion on the horror fantasy fan ’ s calendar .
CHOCOLATE WEEK , 14TH - 20TH OCTOBER Chocolate Week is a nationwide celebration and London embraces this with a number of mouthwatering sweet events across the city . The UK ’ s best chocolate shops and chocolatiers come together and hold an array of talks , tastings and demonstrations . The aim of the week is to promote the best luxury chocolate brands around the UK . Keep up to date with the latest information by following 5ive Star London Chocolatiers .
www . chocolateweek . co . uk www . frightfest . co . uk
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DANCE UMBRELLA , OCTOBER Dance Umbrella has been bringing a new dance experience to London since 1978 . It thrives on the diversity of the city and brings together artists and events , which surprise and thrill audiences of all kinds . This October Dance Umbrella presents a range of affordable and free-to-view events taking place in unique locations and showcasing exciting newly established talent . It ’ s conveniently condensed into ten compact days , but tickets are selling quick so pick up yours today via the link below .
www . danceumbrella . co . uk
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