Hello and welcome to Film By Numbers!
This is episode 21 and we have named it '21 Grams - the Films of Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu'.
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Mexican filmmaker. He is primarily known for making modern psychological drama films about the human condition. His projects have garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades including five Academy Awards, as well as a Special Achievement Award, three Golden Globe Awards, three BAFTA Awards, and two Directors Guild of America Awards. His most notable films include Amores perros (2000), 21 Grams (2003), Babel (2006), Biutiful (2010), Birdman (2014), The Revenant (2015), and Bardo (2022).
Hosts: Phil Slatter & David Woods
Produced & Edited: Matthew Simmonds
Original Music: Neil Parmar
Clips and music from:
Amores Perros (2000)
The Revenant (2015)
Birdman (2014)
David Lynch Quote via The David Lynch Masterclass
YouTube Music
- Midlands Movie Awards: https://www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-movies-awards
- Submit your film to Midland Movie Awards on Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/MidlandsMoviesAwards
•Deadline February 16 2025•
The Midlands Movies Awards is an annual awards ceremony for Midlands (UK) films and filmmakers.
What are we planning?
For our 9th year, Midlands Movies will again be recognising all the movie-making talent from the area in 2025. Our awards will bring attention to the many amazing local films completed in the Midlands region of the UK.
What are the rules?
Make a film in the Midlands! Our focus is on films from the area so 75% of your finished and submitted film MUST have been shot/made on location in the Midlands region of the UK. For details please check full terms & conditions below. Films submitted will be considered across all eligible categories.
How much does it cost?
To cover admin costs, we charge a small amount to enter each of your films. For just one single price your film is entered into all of the 16 categories it may be eligible for.
When will the ceremony happen?
The red carpet evening will take place Saturday June 14th 2025 at the Y Theatre in Leicester in partnership with Chrome Video (www.chromevideo.co.uk)
Who’s on the jury panel?
A jury panel of respected and experienced film professionals have the difficult task of choosing nominations and winners.
Special Guest Jury Member 2025
RICHARD ARMITAGE is a multi-award winning stage and screen actor and best known for his role of Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson’s trilogy of The Hobbit. He has been involved in three global number one Netflix hit shows & also starred in Into the Storm, Alice Through The Looking Glass, Captain America: The First Avenger and Oceans 8. Richard hails from Leicester and went to drama school in Coventry and will choose the winner of Best Short Film
Jury Panel 2025:
* Jack Rafferty (BBC Leicester)
* Jake Harvey (Phoenix Cinema Leicester)
* Lateesha Johnson (BFI Network)
* Nicola Prestage (BAFTA-nominated filmmaker)
* Sophie Ivanova & Mellissa Donello (B'hma Film & TV Market)
* Michael Sales (Midlands Movies)
