First Newcastle International Film Festival reveals line-up of 40 features

Last remaining 35mm print of Tyneside classic Get Carter will open the event.The inaugural Newcastle International Film Festival has revealed a line-up of more than 200 films, with the event set to run March 29 to April 1.The festival will host 40 features, 140 shorts, including works by filmamkers from the North East.

There will also be workshops, Q&A sessions and events across the city of Newcastle.Get Carter, starring Michael Caine in an early role, will open the festival at the Tyneside Cinema on March 29.

The only remaining 35mm print of one of the most renowned Newcastle-shot films will screen

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