MIDLANDS SPOTLIGHT

Film speaks in a universal language, yet they also reflect the times and places they were made in. Our regional coverage showcases the originality, diversity and richness of local films, and also spotlights the unique position of what makes the Midlands great.

Check out the latest local releases below which give a window into the Midlands, with its mix of contemporary and historical culture encapsulated across a variety of film genres.

By midlandsmovies January 27, 2025
Josh Bird spoke to local filmmaker James Peakman about his new feature Operation War Thunder as it releases on Amazon Prime and discuss the challenges of making an indie film with the limitations a restricted budget brings.
By midlandsmovies January 19, 2025
We’ve created the ultimate resource for Midlands filmmakers and film fans. Want to know how to get your film funded? Want to show your film at Midlands Film Festivals? Want to network with others? Well, we’ve got you covered!
By midlandsmovies January 16, 2025
A Glass House tells the story of Robin, who is heartbroken and tending to her garden before she is confronted by an unexpected visitor whose presence threatens to unearth the past.
By midlandsmovies January 7, 2025
Pete Hirst is a filmmaker creating waves in the film industry and he now takes the reins in writing, directing and starring in his debut UK gangster film, “Fall To The Top.”
December 31, 2024
In the spirit(s) of Christmas, both with alcohol and mystical beings, a new anthology feature arrives under the tree this festive season from Charlie Duckerin, Kaush Patel and Dave Hastings.
By midlandsmovies December 19, 2024
How far will you go to protect your loved ones is a question asked in Off Grid, an impressive new short from Midlands filmmaker Carl Timms.
By midlandsmovies December 2, 2024
Louisa Connolly-Burnham is quickly proving herself to be a versatile Midlands talent, with several short films under her belt that have seen her write, direct and act, as well as projects working with other writers and directors. It’s an impressive body of work, which continues to expand with Sister Wives, now streaming on Channel 4
By midlandsmovies December 2, 2024
Despite being the Second City, Birmingham is rarely the focus for filmmaking. This is changing, slowly, with some big Hollywood blockbusters coming to town to shoot certain scenes, and plenty of independent films being made, but cinema (especially action cinema) remains within the M25.
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Midlands film reviews: Terms & Conditions


Submission of material: You are welcome to submit film projects or material for review & Midlands Movies uses these geographical areas as a definition of the Midlands: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midlands As per our annual awards, we consider a film Midlands-made if OVER 75% of a finished film has been SHOT in the Midlands region. Filmmakers should ensure their film fulfils these requirements before submitting.


To submit a film please send an online video link (& password if required) via our Facebook or Twitter or email to midlandsmovies@yahoo.com

Sending
Sending additional press release material (biography, film poster, photos, cast & crew info etc) is encouraged to give context to your project. Reviews are undertaken by a diverse range of volunteer writers within one month of acknowledgement of your submission. And please ensure all films made by you adhere to copyright standards with respect to intellectual property. Films are scored out of 5 stars (in half star increments).


Conditions of review: Importantly Midlands Movies will only ever review a film once. If a secondary edit, director’s cut or a new version of a film is sent AFTER a review is published, the alternative version will not be reviewed. And owing to resources unfortunately no further feedback can be given.


In that context, we encourage all filmmakers to put their best foot forward in relation to the final film they consider submitting.


Thank you and we look forward to seeing your film!

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