AFTER outselling Hollywood on all ten screens at Middlesbrough's UGC multiplex last week, a local film is due to public demand.

A Century In Stone, a documentary about Teesside's industrial past, was watched by 1,323 people in four days.

Eston-born filmmaker Craig Hornby said: "To get the first ever local film on at the UGC was a thrill in itself, but to sell it out for three nights in a row and to have to turn people away was astonishing.

"The last show fell on the 55th anniversary of Eston mine's last shift. It was quite emotional to see it sold out for the day.

"It was also inspiring to see the audience more diverse than ever. Suddenly, all ages and all types are able to go and see a Teesside film."

A guest book at the cinema is full of signatures and comments from across Teesside and beyond.

The film re-opens on Friday and shows every day at 11am, 2pm, 5pm and 8pm.

"If people keep going, they'll keep showing," said Mr Hornby.

Published: 21/09/2004