The Cannes Film Festival is well underway – and as usual the Island’s film industry is well-represented there.
Trade and Industry Minister Alex Downie has been meeting movers and shakers, signing deals and promoting the Island as a place to shoot movies.
This year, the Isle of Man presence has been dominated by Stormbreaker, the eagerly-awaited adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s childrens’ book.
Mr Downie (pictured) says a number of Manx-made films have been shown and had a good reception:
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