1 The Portobello Festival differs from festivals in Cannes and Venice as it
is not so fashionable and well-known.does not attract celebrities.is running its second season only.

2 The festival was initially founded to
help different filmmakers earn money.advertise video equipment but not to show films.let independent filmmakers demonstrate their work.

3 According to the festival’s director they made the festival free because
they get enough money for placing advertisements.there are no expensive prizes and launch parties.sponsors and funds provide good financial support.

4 One characteristic feature of the Portobello Festival is that
700 films are shown each festival season.student films are shown together with professionals’ works.only short films are chosen for the festival annually.

5 The festival’s director believes that their films are
of better quality than TV films.the world’s top hits.worthy to be shown on TV.

6 The famous filmmaker whose first film was shown at the festival is
John Malkovich.Jonathan Barnett.Guy Ritchie.

7 Speaking about future plans, the festival’s director
thinks the festival will be united with Glastonbury or Edinburgh events.sounds optimistic about the festival extension.believes the festival should turn to other arts mostly.