There was some interesting debate about the British Film Industry in "The State We're In", with contributions from filmmakers, distributors and financiers. All agreed that this was a boom-time for British production yet the ability to innovate and get product on screen was still lacking. One of those speaking at the event was SHANE MEADOWS, whose film, A Room For Romeo Brass, premiered at the Cameo. All the cast were there, mingling in the foyer, and Meadows himself was chatting to people and giving out tickets to the party at The Belle Angele. It seems obligatory to mention the fact that he's still trying to produce a Western, where everyone doesn't have American accents, but don't hold your breath waiting for it to appear.

Finally, it appears someone is taking the whole festival thing far too seriously. Complaints have been received at the box office because - wait for it -- films aren't starting at the times on the tickets. Who knows what this person thinks about Q&A's afterwards...

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