One of Cornwall’s premier arts venues has been awarded £2,000 to present an exciting season of films and workshops celebrating the ‘Women in Action’ movie genre. The Poly in will run various events from October to December and is part of Art of Action: a BFI Film Audience Network initiative supported through National Lottery. It is designed to celebrate the artistry of real action choreography that’s kept audiences on the edge of their seats since the early days of cinema, and offers a chance to gain unrivalled insight into the skills, daring and influences of a genre which regularly tops cinema box office.
As well as screenings, audiences will be able to experience have-a-go workshops, stunt and combat demonstrations, special events and testimony from people with first-hand experience of making or appearing in high octane crowd pleasers built around thrills, spills and more. Timon Singh, BFI FAN and Art of Action producer said: “Audiences will be able to experience the cinematic artistry, skills and craft involved in creating iconic action sequences and films, while engaging with the historic roots and cross-cultural influences of the genre. “It also lets filmgoers celebrate the skill and daring required of actors and stunt performers to produce the extraordinary on-screen exploits which continue to captivate audiences today.
” He added: “We’re sure audiences of all ages and backgrounds will relish the chance to get behind-the-scenes insights into the darin.