Help Us Spread the Word

We’d love your help getting the word out about our new website!

Below you will find resources to help let your friends and peers know about the brand-new Midlands Movies website including new logos, videos, images, factoids, tweets, Facebook updates and more.

What’s new?

Well, we have a brand new re-design of the site to make everything a lot simpler and faster to navigate. You can still find the best local reviews, news and features as well as mainstream releases in our comprehensive coverage but far easier and quicker than ever before. We also have a new page of independent cinemas in the region, an updated list of festivals in the Midlands and an improved search facility to help find contacts and information about the latest local productions. It’s also easier to contact us too. Just fill in the contact form on the Contact Us page and we’ll get straight back to you. With faster access and brand new content, Midlands Movies’ new website will be your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about the Midlands film community.

Images

These images could be used in blog posts, for social shares or in any other ways you can imagine:

New Logo

Website screenshot

Launch image

Factoids

Here is some information about the new Midlands Movies website

• What is it? A brand new format for promoting local filmmakers and projects looking to showcase their diverse range of productions hailing from the Midlands region.

• Who is behind it? This site was founded by Michael Sales.

• What type of content do you publish? We publish the latest news and views about local film productions in the region. From Midlands-made shorts to full-length features, we hope audiences can discover the best movie talent close to home!

• Why create this resource? The founder, Michael Sales has been involved in film and music since graduating De Montfort University with a degree in Media. Mike wanted to create a resource for passionate film fans who want to find out about the best filmmaking talent in a region that can often get overlooked, but one bubbling with huge potential.

Social Media

Here are some tweets you can share to help get the word out.

• Looking for support in making a film in the Midlands? Made a local film yourself you want it sharing to a wide audience? Midlands Movies have relaunched with even more resources for Midlands movie makers @midlandsmovies www.midlandsmovies.com

• Midlands Movies have relaunched their website with even more coverage on the best film projects in the region. From first-timers to experienced professionals they have resources for you! @midlandsmovies www.midlandsmovies.com

• Want to hear about the local film news, reviews and features about films made in the Midlands? Take a look at the new updated website from @midlandsmovies www.midlandsmovies.com

Facebook

Please share our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/midlandsmovies

Alternatively you can share any of the images above on Facebook with one of the above tweets and a link to www.midlandsmovies.com While you are at it, please like us on Facebook!

Are You a Podcaster/Blogger/Writer?

Do you have a podcast focused on regional or independent film-making professionals? Want to explore how we re-launched the Midlands Movies site in an interview? Michael Sales is available for appearances. Please email at midlandsmovies@yahoo.com or via our social media channels

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Midlands Movies Awards 2026 - Full nominations

By midlandsmovies • April 26, 2026

On Sunday 26th April Midlands Movies Editor Michael Sales & awards ceremony co-host Ed Stagg (BBC Radio) announced the nominations for the 2026 Midlands Movies Awards live from the Queen of Bradgate Vintage Cinema in Leicester. A big thanks was given to the entire Jury Panel of industry experts who gave up their precious time to watch a huge selection of creative projects and as always, had a difficult time choosing from the excellent number of films from the region. You can read the full list of nominations across all 16 categories below and watch our announcement videos here: Part 1 & Part 2 And please also check out our great awards partner Chrome Video Best Actress in a Leading Role Karendip Phull for Family Kate Bracken for The Lace Rachel Baker for Throwing Fruit Chloe Wade for How Long Sophie Bullock for Ma Prison Best Animated Film Of All the Things by Steff Lee Big Red by James Pyle Statue in the Garden by Qianhui Yu Butterfly by Jacob Christie Best Director Luke Worrall for The Waterline Lily Portman for Quiet Jack Richardson for Daniel’s Room Jonathan Hawes for Sorry We’re Closed Sophia Dall'Aglio for Man from Mars Best Documentary Nothing's Impossible by Jacob Thomas McClean A Birmingham Symphony by Jemma Saunders We Bring Light: Leicester's Diwali Legacy by Kieran Vyas The Sunshine Café by Jill Lampert Through the Viewfinder by William North Best Sound (Editing or Mixing) Neil Evans & his team for Artificial Insanity Alasdair Gretton for Dead on Distribution Deepanjali Patel for Earworm David Hamilton-Smith for The Pause Heidi Wilson for Of All The Things Best Actor in a Supporting Role Devon Junior for Lazar Tim Sparrow for Safety Net Shaiek Ahmed Rana for Family Luke Rollason for Quiet Peter Willoughby for A Story of Spring Best Visual & Special Effects Jake Wesley-Worrall for Soul Trader Steve Askey & team for The Correction Unit Nick Willett & Matt Burkey for Black Goat JaqD SFX MUA, Mind Magic Studios and Ben Harker for Beyond the Witching Hour Jacob Christie for Countenance Best Cinematography Gary Rogers for The Pause Laurence Mason-Guetta for Sorry We’re Closed Ian Snape for Soul Trader Ash Connaughton for Daniel’s Room Duane Adamoli for Surfing (nominations continue below...)