Big Stars, Big Screens, Big Action – BBC Film Festival

On Sunday 9 September, Glasgow Green becomes the venue for the first ever BBC Film Festival – a spectacular free multimedia event celebrating cinema and film-making and offering film fans and families the chance to enjoy, talk about and make their own films.

Dundee-born comedian, TV presenter and writer Danny Wallace kicks off the action on the main stage with live entertainment throughout the day including the BBC Big Band playing film soundtracks and exciting Bollywood performances.

Then it's time to secure your spot for the finale screening of blockbuster Spider-Man 3.

Meanwhile elsewhere the festival is jam-packed with action. Over in the Screening Marquee, James Bond is back in action in a brand new restored print of Goldfinger, plus you can watch four-times Oscar-nominated Notes On A Scandal from BBC Films.

In the Meet The Filmmakers tent, Alan Yentob and Kirsty Wark will be interviewing a feast of both on and off-screen talent including Sir Ben Kingsley (Sexy Beast, Ghandi, Elegy), Ewen Bremner (Trainspotting, Hallam Foe), Glasgow's own Atta Yaqub (Nina's Heavenly Delights) and Gillies MacKinnon (Director – Hideous Kinky, Tara Road), and actress Shirley Eaton, best known for her role as Jill Masterson, the gold-painted lady in Goldfinger.

For some hands-on activity, then pop into the CBBC me and my movie tent and have a go yourself at some Doctor Who film-making as well as interactive creativity with BBC Blast.

The 'Weird & Wonderful' stage takes a quirky look at the history of film and includes an array of performances from the worlds of live animation, silent movies and vaudeville.

More stars, films and attractions to be announced soon.

Alan Yentob, the BBC's Creative Director, said: "The Festival is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the BBC's commitment to film and to celebrate the pivotal role we can play at every stage of origination, production, promotion and broadcast.

"I'm delighted Glasgow was chosen as the host city for the event, especially given the Glaswegian reputation for being voracious cinema-goers. I hope the festival will be seen as an opportunity not just to watch great films for free, but to find out more about how films are produced and even how to make a film of your own."

The BBC Film Festival is working in association with Glasgow City Council and Glasgow: Scotland with style and with a range of partners from across the British film industry.

Liz Cameron, the Chair of Culture & Sport Glasgow, said: "A trip to the pictures has always been held dear by the people of Glasgow. What better day out than a trip to the Green to see some of the finest films al fresco and a chance to get up close and personal with the people behind the scenes."

Sign up now for your free tickets at bbc.co.uk/filmfestival.