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 April 13, 2025
Local Midlands animator James Pyle enters 2025 with a selection of three new films and Midlands Movies takes a look at this collection of comedy shorts from the filmmaker.
By midlandsmovies April 4, 2025
Molina is a new sci-fi drama short from Leicester filmmaker Richard Chambers which explores the ramifications of mind-altering technology amid tense human relationships.
By midlandsmovies April 4, 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Massacre is the latest b-movie horror from Midlands director Steve Lawson who once again delves into the past to provide new spins on established stories and lore. And this time he uses St. Patrick’s Day as a jumping off point to create a tale of historic horror encroaching on the modern day.
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.
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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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