Screening and Screentalk with Director Matt Daniels

Written by Simon Golding Thursday, 23 September 2010

Bridgnorth Majestic Cinema – Screen 2 on 28th August 2010

Photographer Chris Rollason (L to R – James Frizzell, Matt Daniels & Simon Golding)

One of the many festival highlights was the special premier screening of Finding Their Feet, together with an introduction and Q & A session by Matt Daniels. It was the latest movie by the wonderful director Matt Daniels who had offered his time, for free, to help us raise money for our chosen charities. This was to be an extraordinary festival event and could not have happened without the generosity of Reel Cinemas. Our venue was the unique Majestic Cinema in Bridgnorth, and the 18 chain cinema company had offered us exclusive use of their 80-seater screen 2 room.

James Frizzell, the manager, was tireless in his energy and support for this event and his enthusiasm guaranteed that bums would be on seats. The cinema looked immaculate and even a buffet had been supplied for the guests.

Following a short introduction the movie had begun and we were all transfixed by Matt Daniels fantastic vision as we went on a rollercoaster of emotions. It was a magical moment and a thrill to see such a powerful production. All too soon it was over and the lights popped on and we were all back to reality.

The questions were thrown at Matt like frisbees, all were intelligent and thoughtful and the answers were eloquent and entertaining. The audience reluctantly filtered out of the cinema foyer and disappeared into the night, all raving about the images and words they had just witnessed.