Released on = October 26, 2006, 4:04 am

Press Release Author = Robson Brown

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Tyneside, Camera.Action! Leading cruise ferry operator DFDS
Seaways has signed up to sponsor the North East's premier film festival for the
second year running. The Northern Lights Film Festival is an international event
showcasing the talents of independent film makers from the UK, Baltic and Northern
Europe.

Press Release Body = This is the second year that DFDS Seaways has sponsored the
iconic event, giving local and international film makers the chance to use the big
screen to challenge the mainstream.

Managing Director of DFDS Seaways, John Crummie comments: "This is a unique event in
the North East cultural calendar and DFDS Seaways feels privileged in contributing
to it. It's important to recognise talent across all levels and give everyone the
chance to make their mark."

"With our port based at Royal Quays, North Shields, the North East region is
extremely important to us and it's brilliant to be able to put something back into
the area and hopefully provide some entertainment for its people."

Stéphanie Little, Festival Director said: "It's great to have the support of DFDS
Seaways for a second year running. Their sponsorship has proved invaluable for both
local and international film makers who thanks to sponsorship get the chance to air
their talents at the Northern Lights Film Festival.

The Northern Lights Film Festival runs from Nov 16-23 at the Tyneside Cinema and
selected venues across the region.

Northern Lights Film Festival is part of NewcastleGateshead's world-class programme
of events and festivals.

For further information on DFDS Seaways or to book, visit www.dfds.co.uk or call
08705 333 111.

To book tickets for the Northern Lights Film Festival please contact the Tyneside
Cinema on 0191 232 8289 boxoffice@tynecine.org



DFDS Media Contacts:
For further press information on DFDS please contact Sophie O'Mahony on (0191) 244
6669 sophieo@robson-brown.co.uk , Kirsty McNaught (0191) 244 6664
kirstym@robson-brown.co.uk or Laura Cuthbertson (0191) 244 6654
laurac@robson-brown.co.uk

Northern Lights Film Festival Media Contacts:
For further press information on the Northern Lights Film Festival please contact
Nicky Mamuji on (0191) 280 8020 or email nicky@whitehotcomms.co.uk

Editor's Notes:

Northern Lights Film Festival is funded by: Newcastle City Council, Gateshead
Council, Arts Council England North East, Northern Film and Media, UK Film Council,
ONE, Northern Rock Foundation, Wansbeck Council, Partners: Tyneside Cinema,
NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), Yipp Films, Side Cinema, Gateshead Old Town
Hall, Whitley Bay Playhouse. Sponsors: DFDS Seaways, Orange. Media Sponsors: Screen
International , Event Supporters: Niche Hotel, Popolo, Blue Sky Events, Secco, My
Space. Programme Supporters: Polish Cultural Institute (PCI), Finnish Institute.

NewcastleGateshead's programme of festivals and events is managed by destination
marketing agency NewcastleGateshead Initiative and supported by Arts Council England
North East, Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council, Northern Rock Foundation, ONE
and TyneWear Partnership.





DFDS Media Contacts:
For further press information on DFDS please contact Sophie O'Mahony on (0191) 244
6669 sophieo@robson-brown.co.uk , Kirsty McNaught (0191) 244 6664
kirstym@robson-brown.co.uk or Laura Cuthbertson (0191) 244 6654
laurac@robson-brown.co.uk

Northern Lights Film Festival Media Contacts:
For further press information on the Northern Lights Film Festival please contact
Nicky Mamuji on (0191) 280 8020 or email nicky@whitehotcomms.co.uk

Editor's Notes:

Northern Lights Film Festival is funded by: Newcastle City Council, Gateshead
Council, Arts Council England North East, Northern Film and Media, UK Film Council,
ONE, Northern Rock Foundation, Wansbeck Council, Partners: Tyneside Cinema,
NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), Yipp Films, Side Cinema, Gateshead Old Town
Hall, Whitley Bay Playhouse. Sponsors: DFDS Seaways, Orange. Media Sponsors: Screen
International , Event Supporters: Niche Hotel, Popolo, Blue Sky Events, Secco, My
Space. Programme Supporters: Polish Cultural Institute (PCI), Finnish Institute.

NewcastleGateshead's programme of festivals and events is managed by destination
marketing agency NewcastleGateshead Initiative and supported by Arts Council England
North East, Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council, Northern Rock Foundation, ONE
and TyneWear Partnership.




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Contact Details = Sophie O\'Mahony
sophieo@robson-brown.co.uk