When: 27 September - 19 October 2008

Bristol-based cultural events organisation, Compass Film takes this year’s festival of cinema and arts in a new and mysterious direction… Inhabiting an unused space at the top of the fabulous Mivart St Studios in Easton – one of the most ethnically diverse and creatively vibrant communities in the South West – Compass will transform the arena into a magical world to house this year’s festival.

Over a month between 27 September–19 October, Compass invites audiences to partake of film, visual arts, poetry, music, dance, fine foods, and many other mysterious offerings! The programme will culminate in the trademark programme of international cinema featuring the elusive cinematic treasures from four corner of the globe: Poland, Pakistan, Somalia and Argentina. This is a festival for the people of Bristol. The focus countries form a substantial part of the multi-ethnic DNA of this diverse city.

From poetry and theatre slams, to magic, illusion and burlesque, the festival will offer a unique audience experience: a world into which the viewers invest as soon as they enter the venue, and not just at the moment the lights go down.

For more information visit www.compass-film.co.uk/