The film festival was borne out of the fact that the Southside does not have a cinema, or any regular film events, so it seemed like a good idea to bring people together to watch films South of the Clyde. With the help of volunteers, the support of filmmakers and of local venues, the film festival ran over one weekend in May.
The programme was intentionally varied - with music videos, artists’ films, short films, family friendly films, films for kids, animation, archive films, Scottish features and shorts and local Southside filmmakers’ work. South X Southside was also a music and film strand within the festival itself. All films were screened on DVD in unusual and unique venues. Attendees saw films and events in venues where you would least expect it - from Queen’s Park Boat Shed to Govanhill Baths; from artists’ studios to community halls; a community garden to a local
school; from a working mens’ club to nightclub.
The Shed acted as the festival hub for filmmakers and others to get together to discuss the films before and after screenings.
Several screenings and workshops were free, (but donations were welcome as it was an unfunded festival), and all other screenings were only £5. Tickets were available at the venue on the day, unless stated otherwise.
So, Southsiders were able to enjoy the films, the Q&As with filmmakers and the filmmaking workshops, with the novelty of being able to walk or cycle home later - weather permitting of course!
Karen O’Hare, Director, Southside Film Festival
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