Press release -

Amanda Waring announces Foyle Film Festival special appearance

Hosting their renowned film festival again this year, Foyle organisers are delighted to have Amanda Waring on their line-up this November.  Making a very special appearance, Amanda will provide an inspirational talk at the popular Irish event, providing all those attend with an insight into her work, directing successes and forthcoming projects. 

Entwined with the talk on Thursday 22nd of November, Amanda will provide an exclusive showing of her award-winning film, 'What Do You See?', starring Virginia McKenna, that will motivate, educate and enlighten.

Organisers were keen to ensure Amanda's involvement with this year's event, due to the topical and very current themes surrounding her elder care campaigning.   With tickets on sale now, the talk is already proving popular with industry representatives and education establishments. 

For event and programme information, visit the Foyle Film Festival website http://issuu.com/nervecentre/docs/fff_25_ed._prog/21

 

 

Topics

  • Education

Categories

  • amanda waring
  • elderly care
  • foyle
  • film
  • festival
  • ireland

Amanda Waring is an actress, writer and director and has been a passionate campaigner for older people's rights for the past five years.

Contacts

Kylee Charles

Press contact PR Contact Managing relations with press and media on behalf of Amanda Waring 07816 946633

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