FILM FESTIVAL: On Location in Worthing

The On Location film festival runs from Friday, September 17, to Wednesday, September 29, with the screening of five films in five different themed venues that complement each film.

Festival director Stefan Sykes said: “Last year’s inaugural On Location film festival was such a success that we decided to do it again, but to go for bigger and bolder ideas this time.

“Each screening is an event in itself. We were really taken aback at how people entered into the spirit of the event last time, with people coming to the screenings in costume, and that’s something that we will actively encourage this year.

“There is something for everyone – both young and old, and lovers of arthouse or mainstream cinema.”

The festival kicks off at 7.45pm at Worthing library, Richmond Road, on Friday, September 17, with film-goers sitting in the library aisles to watch Francois Truffaut’s 1966 film Fahrenheit 451, the story of a future society where all books are banned and book-lovers are forced underground.

There is an after-show party included in the price (£8.50) at Badgers Books, Gratwicke Road, where audience members can choose a free paperback.

The Big Lebowski

On Sunday, September 19. at AMF Bowling, film-lovers can dress up as their favourite character from the Coen brothers’ comedy The Big Lebowski, and watch the film, which will be projected on a giant screen over the bowling lanes.

Everyone will get a free game of bowling after the film, as well as a White Russian cocktail.

Tickets are £12.50 and the event starst at 7.45pm.

On Wednesday, September 22, Worthing railway station will be screening Brief Encounter in a waiting room, complete with 1940s-style tea and cakes.

There is an optional 1940s dress code, with prizes. Doors open at 7.45pm and tickets are £8.50.

For younger film fans, Worthing Museum, Chapel Road, opens its doors for a screening of A Night at the Museum on Friday, September 24. The audience will be greeted by characters from the past.

Children are encouraged to dress as a historical figure, and all those in costume will receive a free Horrible Histories book.

Screenings are at 5.45pm and 8.30pm and tickets are £7.50.

The final night is at The Aintree (formerly The Brunswick) in Thorn Road on Wednesday, September 29, at 7.45pm, when the film Oil City Confidential will be shown.

The pub will be transformed into a vintage rock venue, with 1970s DJ and a stall selling records and memorabilia.

Dr Feelgood Tribute act The Thames Delta Hogs will play and there is an after-film party.

Tickets are available from Coast Café, Beach Parade; Mooeys Café, Chapel Road; the tourist information centre on the seafront, or call 01903 216937.