11.July.2024 – Portsmouth Film Society (PFS) is proud to announce its 6th annual Recovery Festival, taking place from Wednesday, November 13th to Sunday, November 16th, 2024, at various locations throughout Portsmouth. This year’s festival will feature an expanded program of events, including film screenings, workshops, Recovery party, and the premiere of short films created by participants in the “I Am Only Human” filmmaking course.
A highlight of this year’s festival is the “I Am Only Human” course, where individuals in recovery learn the art of filmmaking to share their stories. The course culminates in a trip to the renowned Pinewood Studios in London, offering participants a unique opportunity to connect with the film industry.
The Recovery Festival is made possible through the generous support of Southern Co-op and the Portsmouth City Public Health Department. This year, PFS is partnering with other community groups to raise awareness of recovery support services in the city, including B.More and Intuitive Thinking Skills, who are working to establish Portsmouth as an Inclusive Recovery City.
Main festival supporter Gareth J Lewis, Loss Prevention & Security Manager from Southern Coop said:
The ‘I am Only Human’ community film project run by Portsmouth Film Society provides a unique opportunity for a number of Portsmouth citizens to tell their own personal stories of their lived experiences in dealing with diverse issues such as substance abuse and recovery, multiculturism and homelessness. Read more