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Mar 2021
Hollywood director Oliver Stone to star in Harrogate Film Festival
A Hollywood director is to star in one of Harrogate Film Festival's headline events when it returns for a fifth year.
Oliver Stone directed the film JFK about the assassination of American president John F. Kennedy, which was nominated for eight Academy Award nominations, including best director.
The film will be screened online on April 23 and be followed by a question and answer with Mr Stone. It is the 30th anniversary of the political thriller's release.
Festival director Adam Chandler said:
Organisers said this year's events have been planned to ensure they're in-line with covid restrictions.
Unlike the usual 10-day event, this year's festival will be a series of mini festivals between April and September. It is hoped some of the later events will run face-to-face.
Mr Chandler said:
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The event with Mr Stone is part of the festival's Independent Filmmakers competition. The four-day event offers a platform for up and coming filmmakers to show their work and attend workshops.
When restrictions ease in May, the JFK event and Independent Filmmakers will be re-run in cinemas in May.
Founded in 2017, the festival has welcomed numerous famous faces and says its aims are to captivate audiences with film education and interactive events.
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