Our Delivery Report
Funded on 26 September 2024 | Delivered on 01 December 2024
£23,011
RAISED
25
BACKERS
43
DAYS TO FUND
BIGGEST PLEDGE
£9,012
From Lancashire County Council
25 November 2024
Festival aims to bring film and TV makers together
BBC NewsOrganisers of a film and TV festival have said they hope the event will encourage local creatives to collaborate on future projects.\n\nThe Bay International Film Festival is under way in Morecambe and 96 films are being screened at eight venues across the town.
16 August 2024
The Bay TV drama writer thrilled that new series will premiere at film festival in Morecambe
Beyond RadioThe writer of hit TV crime drama series The Bay says he's thrilled the new series will be premiering at a film festival in Morecambe.\n\nDaragh Carville will also take part in a Q&A at the Bay International Film Festival, which will open with the premiere of series 5 of the popular ITV show filmed in Morecambe.
Lancaster University - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences donated £1,795
28 January 2025
Morecambe’s Screen Festivals Now Seeking Sponsors
Lancashire Evening PostHomegrown filmmaking talent proved to be a big draw for audiences at The Bay International Film Festival and Morecambe Film and TV Festival held in the Lancashire town with many events selling out during the month-long programme.
EDF (Heysham Power Station) donated £550
County Councillor Gina Dowding donated £200
Lancaster University Grant donated £3,000
Lancaster District CVS & Lancaster City Council donated £900
County Councillor Lizzi Collinge donated £200
31 October 2024
Stars of British TV & Film Head to Morecambe For Packed Festival Programme
Lancaster GuardianThe Bay International Film Festival will showcase more than 100 films; as well as Q&As with filmmakers, networking events, a women in film forum and a red carpet awards ceremony.
Morecambe BID donated £750
County Councillor Margaret Pattison donated £200
Film Hub North donated £3,750
The Granada Foundation donated £2,000
More about our impact
The environment
1. Partnered with eco-organisation "Relic" to create festival award trophies from recycled materials 2. Implemented recycling policy for all festival materials 3. Reduced printed materials compared to previous year, using QR codes linking to digital information 4. Hosted a documentary film premiere about our eco-awards
The local economy
Attracted visitors from across the UK and 3% from Europe - 38% of attendees came from outside the immediate area (Lancashire, Cumbria, wider North), bringing more visitors to Morecambe Utilized multiple local venues (Reel Cinema, West End Playhouse, More Music, Johnny's Warehouse, King's Arms Morecambe, Arndale Centre) Created temporary employment for local residents
Volunteering, jobs & education
- 20 local teenagers (16-18 years old) participated in the "Teen Media Team" programme, gaining hands-on experience in media production - Provided training and mentorship to students from Lancaster University and Lancaster and Morecambe College - Created internship opportunities for Lancaster University students - Organised animation workshops for children - Held film forum and Q&A sessions with filmmakers, providing educational opportunities
Arts, culture & heritage
Showcased 11 short film programmes not otherwise available in Morecambe Featured 45% of films directed by women through the "Women in Focus" theme Received positive feedback comparing programming quality to established festivals Exhibited local artist Josh Backhouse's film miniatures, celebrating local talent Hosted a photography exhibition featuring images of Morecambe Bay by regional photographers Hosted a sold out Northern Screening with Q&A session from regional filmmakers
Activity, health and leisure
Total attendance of over 1,000 people across all events 98.3% of attendees would recommend the festival to others 70% were first-time attendees Engaged diverse age groups (20% under 25, 19% over 65) Distributed approximately 50% of tickets for free to ensure accessibility Hosted community film clubs that created social spaces and reduced isolation
