Full April programme announced - BEV 2013: Celebrating Arab Women Filmmakers is launched!

All systems go! We're thrilled to finally - after much deliberation - announce the full programme for our 2013 Film Festival: Celebrating Arab Womem Filmmakers from 3-10 April at BFI Southbank, Barbican, Southbank Centre, ICA & Hackney Picturehouse.

With ten exclusive director Q&As, seven UK premieres, two London premieres and two live music world premieres, this year's Festival is an unmissable opportunity to experience the rich, diverse and powerful voices of the Arab world’s most inspiring women.

Features

A spectacular line-up from the Arab world’s most outstanding creative female voices

From historical drama to sweeping romance and cutting-edge thriller to Greek tragedy, highlights include the UK premieres of last week's Berlin Award-winner When I Saw You, the latest Arab 'auteur' Hala Lotfy's Coming Forth By Day and a special preview of epic romance Habibi - check out the full programme online here.

Documentaries

Unique insights and deeply personal stories

Covering everything from the ‘Arab Spring’ to civil conflict, science, art and more, this is a vital opportunity to hear a female perspective from a region at a pivotal moment of change. Highlights include the UK premiere of the Doha Tribeca Award-winning In The Shadow of a Man, a vital look at the role of women in the Egyptian revolution. Full programme available online here.

Sound & Silents, Fashion, Shorts and more!

2013 also sees a special edition of our much-loved, ever-glamorous Fashion Loves Film, looking at recent trends from the Arab fashion scene; plus new live music commissions by cutting-edge British-Arab female musicians accompanying classic silent films; and a showcase of short films from the region's most exciting new talent. Browse the full programme online now.

Can't wait? Join is for International Women's Week in March!

IWD Gala: Wadjda at BFI Southbank, plus live music premiere at Southbank Centre!

You can get a sneak peak in a fortnight when we're back for International Women's Week, first premiering a new live score by rising star composer Bushra El-Turk at Southbank Centre on Thu 7 March, accompanying spectacular early animcation Adventures of Prince Achmed, followed by our International Women's Day Gala preview of Venice Award-winner Wadjda at BFI Southbank on Fri 8 March. Check out the week's events on sale now.

P.S. You may be interested in...

AESTHETICA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2013 - SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
With a great event in York from 7-10 November 2013, cash prizes and promotion through the magazine to over 100,000 readers, the Aesthetica Short Film Festival has become a fantastic opportunity for filmmakers in to showcase their work in an impressive setting to an international audience.
More information and submissions guidance at www.asff.co.uk.

SCHOOL OF SOUND SYMPOSIUM
3-6 April, Southbank Centre
A unique series of masterclasses exploring the art of sound in film, the arts and media. More info & tickets at: www.schoolofsound.co.uk

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