Estuary Dreams: Basildon Nights - Cinematic

Night One: Cinematic Wednesday 7 October, 7pm to 9.15pm Vue Basildon, Screen 4 Estuary Dreams: Basildon Nights is a three night event bringing together cinema, live music, performance and poetry across South Essex. Curated by award winning Basildon filmmaker Aaron Shrimpton, the series celebrates the depth and range of contemporary creative practice in the region, moving from screen to stage to spoken word across three distinct evenings. Until 19th September across all three evenings we are offering a 2 for 1 Deal. Simply add the pairs to your basket and bring a friend for free! - Our first evening Cinematic, invites you to step into the world of independent filmmaking with a carefully curated evening of experimental, documentary and narrative short films. From intimate stories rooted in place and memory to bold visual explorations of contemporary life, Estuary Dreams Cinematic brings together a diverse range of voices and approaches to storytelling. Curated by award winning Basildon filmmaker Aaron Shrimpton, the programme celebrates film's power to challenge, inspire and spark conversation. The screening will be followed by a live artist Q&A, offering audiences the chance to hear directly from some of the filmmakers and artists behind the work. Whether you're a dedicated film lover or simply curious about contemporary moving image work, join us to discover new perspectives and dream through film.