The tenth edition of Doc’n Roll Film Festival will take UK-wide audiences on “a thrilling cinematic and musical journey as it celebrates a remarkable decade of outstanding filmmaking,” write festival organisers.
Renowned for its “unwavering commitment to independent cinema,” this milestone edition of the festival presents films on TLC, Cyndi Lauper, Nicky Hopkins, The Zombies, Max Roach, The Elephant 6 Recording Co, lockdown YouTuber Marc Rebillet, the first-ever authorised film about Nick Cave’s seminal band The Birthday Party among other offerings..
“This year’s programme of 25 premiere feature films, featuring 50 UK-wide events, represents a wide range of music genres, including rock, punk, rap, folk, dance, black metal, drone metal, bossa nova, jazz, avant garde and more. Viewers will journey around the world from Basel to Brazil, Atlanta to Australia, Seattle to Swansea,” organisers write.
Screenings will take place in Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Hastings, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Glasgow, “spreading the magic of indie cinema and music across the UK,” organisers note. “The 10th edition of Doc’n Roll Film Festival will enthral, inspire, entertain, enlighten and provoke discussion through a variety of post-screening Q&A sessions,” they add.
Vanessa Lobon Garcia, director and co-founder of Doc’n Roll Film Fest, says: “I am thrilled to announce that this year marks our 10th anniversary. It’s a significant milestone in Doc’n Roll Film Fest’s journey and expansion from what began as a boutique east London music discovery film festival back in 2014 and has grown to a UK-wide celebration of offbeat subcultures across 10 cities. Over the past decade, we have been passionately dedicated to championing the myriad of global music subcultures through the art of documentary, primarily from first-time filmmakers. Our festival has become a platform for diverse, outlier and independent voices, reflecting our ethos and the essence of music’s profound impact on people’s lives.”
She adds: “This special edition is a testament to the power of music, transcending boundaries and cultures, and uniting us all in a shared love for the art form. Through these documentaries, we aim to shed light on the remarkable stories of artists who, like us, have pursued their passions against the odds with unwavering dedication. Their journeys inspire us, offering hope and joy to people worldwide.”
Doc’n Roll Jury Award for Music Doc of the Year
The six films in this year’s lineup are judged by a panel of music and film industry experts comprising:
- Alfred George Bailey (Award-winning filmmaker)
- Deb Grant (BBC6 Music presenter)
- Ellie Rose Davies (Goat Girl band member & filmmaker)
- Jason Solomon (Film critic) Jack Oliver (Head of Co-Production, Sky)
- Lizzie Gilliet (Head of Documentary at Misfits Entertainment)
The short-listed films for award are:
- The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins by Michael Treen
- Even Hell Has Its Heroes: Earth by Clyde Petersen
- Free Party: A Folk History by Aaron Trinder
- TLC Forever by Matt Kay
- Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill by Andy Brown, Brian Lindstrom
- Miucha, the voice of Bossa Nova by Liliane Mutti
