Crystal Palace International Film Festival Announces Famous Guests in a Full 2015 Programme

Crystal Palace International Film Festival Announces Famous Guests in a Full 2015 Programme

LONDON, October 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --



6th - 28th November 2015



MIKE REISS, SIMPSONS' WRITER FOR 25 YEARS, GIVES TALK IN SOUTH LONDON



This year's Crystal Palace International Film Festival has film-makers flying in from
all over the world. The most notable being 4 x Emmy winner Mike Reiss. He has written for
The Simpsons for 25 years and will be holding a Q & A after the screening of his film 'How
Murray Saved Christmas on Fri Nov 6th at Stanley Halls, SE25.



As an exclusive on this trip, he will also be giving his 75 minute entertaining
presentation at Stanley Halls on Sunday 8th entitled 'Secrets of the Simpsons', funny
stories and rare clips from his 25 years on one of the worlds most loved shows, you can
buy tickets at cpiff.co.uk.



CPIFF are screening a film called 'Two Down' executive produced by Stephen Fry and Sir
Derek Jacobi, supported by Sir Ian Mckellen. Comedian Mark Steel will be presenting the
CPIFF Awards and the launch night screens 'SuperBob' starring Catherine Tate and Brett
Goldstein, hailed by Neill Roy, CPIFF chairman, at as the funniest UK film for years.



You can see this year's schedule here: cpiff.co.uk/schedule.



If you need anymore  high res pics or more info, please just ask.



The programme for the 6th Crystal Palace International Film Festival (CPIFF) presented
by Martin and Co presents a diverse selection of films in typical CPIFF style. As one of
London's alternative film festivals, it introduces unconventional screening experiences
incorporating gourmet food from local restaurants and themed evenings in unusual venues
such as churches and listed halls. The festival introduces some of the finest independent
films and film-makers from all over the world offering compelling viewing and audience
interaction.



The festival will screen a total of 92 films, including 6 World premieres, 3 European
premieres and 8 UK premieres 4 London premieres from 9 categories spanning comedy,
horror/sci-fi, international, feature, documentary, short film, animation, music video and
student.



Taking place over 3 weeks, the festival's screenings are in Crystal Palace and South
Norwood in the spookily Gothic, St John the Evangelist Church and the beautiful Stanley
Halls.



LAUNCH AND GALA FINALE 



The festival opens with a feature film Superbob filmed in Peckham, South London and a
feature animation by Simpsons writer Mike Reiss held at Stanley Halls. Q & As with both
film makers.



The festival culminates in a Gala Finale, comedy and awards evening sponsored by Bloom
Gin held at the magnificent St Johns. This amazing night includes comedy films, musical
act and festival awards ceremony presented by comedian Mark Steel. Tickets cost GBP20 and
include a welcome Bloom Gin and tonic sponsored by Bloom Gin and posh canapes. A selection
of wines and beers and bubbly will also be on sale. Dress to impress for this night.



SIMPSONS PRESENTATION
The festival has arranged for Simpsons writer of 25 years Mike Reiss to fly in from L.A.
and give his presentation 'Secrets of the Simpsons' to audiences on Sunday 8th October.
This exclusive presentation has insider secrets and rare clips. GBP9 at Stanley Halls.



FAMILY FUN 



The festival includes a Family Matinee for the second year running showing Walt
Disney's 'Meet the Robinsons', held at St John the Evangelist, Crystal Palace.



OTHER FESTIVAL BIG SCREEN HIGHLIGHTS 




- Short film & Palace Spice Curry Night Saturday 7th November. GBP19.50. Selection
of wines, beers on sale.
- World premiere Feature film Tuesday 11th November. GBP5 at Stanley Halls. Directors
flying in from L.A. to attend screening. Selection of wines, beers and food on sale
from a Crystal Palace restaurant.
- Friday 13th November horror/sci-fi night GBP10. Selection of wines, beers and food
from a local Crystal Palace Restaurant on sale at St John the Evangelist. Fancy dress
welcome though not compulsory.
- Animation night on Saturday 14th November. GBP10 entry at Stanley Halls. Selection of
wines, beers and food on sale from a Crystal Palace restaurant.
- Documentary night with directors flying in from Canada on Sunday 15th November GBP5.
Selection of wines, beers and food from a local Crystal Palace Restaurant on sale at
St Contantine and St Helen Church Hall.
- Feature film, from executive producers Stephen Fry & Sir Derek Jacobi Tuesday 17th
November. GBP5 at Stanley Halls. Selection of wines, beers and food on sale from a
Crystal Palace restaurant.


Plus many more



AWARDS  



The Best in Category Awards will again be handed out at the awards ceremony held at
the festival finale evening.



Tickets for all screenings can be booked at cpiff.co.uk/schedule
[http://cpiff.co.uk/schedule ]



"The films are really great but I don't think that's the main thing, the main thing is
that it's just a brilliant event" says Mark Steel.



Crystal Palace International Film Festival  




- The official selections for 2015 along with synopses and clips of screened films
can be seen at http://cpiff.co.uk/schedule
- Awards categories are: documentaries, short film, feature film, comedy, animation,
horror/sci-fi, student film, drama, international film.
- High resolution photos available from roberta@cpiff.co.uk


Crystal Palace International Film Festival Sponsors and Supporters 



We are delighted to be sponsored this year by Martin&Co Estate Agents (Presenting
sponsor), St John the Evangelist and Bloom Gin.



We also like to thank our supporters who have returned for another year, Blackbird
Bakery, Anthony Chandler Associates, Allbone & Trimit, Paxton Restoration, Palace Spice,
Crystal Palace Jewellers, Domali, The Little Escape, Crystal Palace Osteopaths and Blue
Door Bicycles. Also our new supporters Brown & Green, Good Taste,



Also huge thank you goes to the Festival's generous in kind sponsors and volunteers
for their continued support.



Further information from Roberta Galliniari or Neill Roy at CPIFF, 32 Nugent Road,
London SE25 6UB. Email roberta@cpiff.co.uk or telephone +44(0)7866-125943.




Crystal Palace International Film Festival, CPIFF


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