Do you know how it feels to be INVISIBLE?

She's been invisible so long she doesn't even recognise herself...

Caring for her dying husband has made Fran invisible. She's just part of a system no one sees.

But when Jim confesses his secret, Fran’s grief is overwhelming. And the situation is worse than she could have imagined. As Fran struggles to come to terms with her new reality, four disparate people are brought together in love and determination to be a very modern kind of family.

Invisible is a searingly honest portrayal of modern life.

 

Get your car fixed for FREE!

AutoAngels are on the lookout for their next car projects. 

If you have a car that need work and have a great human interest story, get in touch with the producer at carmen@autoangels.co.uk. 

If you are selected, your car repair will be done for free.

UK ONLY

Drum roll please......... Nominations are now live on our website, so all those lucky enough to have been notified, get on over there to see what your nominations are for!

A massive thank you to everyone who sent in films this year - we have extended the Sunday to a full day of screenings just so we can screen more of your amazing films than ever before.

We luck forward to seeing you there and hopefully at the awards evening for a great networking and social event.

Award evening ticket price includes a drink from the bar and buffet.

https://www.stratford-upon-avon-filmfestival.com/nominati...

AutoAngels have their own radio show!!!

AutoAngels are delighted to announce that they now have a monthly radio show, hosted by Garage Talk Online. Carmen and Ben will be talking about AutoAngels episodes and all things automotive, and inviting listeners and guests to join in on the fun.

Auto Angels – Driven by Stories launches on Thursday 13 August 2026 at 12:30pm and will be broadcast monthly on Garage Talk Radio.

https://www.garagetalkonline.co.uk/.../auto-angels-comes...

 

Envisage International Film Festival is now open for submissions. The science fiction and fantasy festival will be running in 2027 alongside its sister festival which focuses on horror and all things terrifying. 

And along with a veritable feast of fantastic films, visitors can also browse a large hall filled with traders of all things horror and sci-fi. 

Filmmakers please submit your film via Film Freeway. Traders get in touch via info@birminghamhorrorfilmfestival.com.

 

 I will be on Garage Talk Online this Thursday. 

Apparently their slots are an hour long, but my edited interview comes in at 1 hour and 23 mins. I'm sure that surprises no-one  who knows me. 🤣

Listen in for news on all my projects. And there is so much still to come... 

News, News and More News

2026 has been busy. So busy in fact that we are halfway through the year and I haven't even updated this blog with all the news of what's been going on in  the last few months!

So are you ready for it? Here goes... The follow-up book to Cursed will be coming out soon. This was a book I was never sure I was going to write. I mean all books have their natural endings, but sometimes... and only sometimes, there is a further story to be told, another adventure to be had. 

That's how it was with Cursed. Constance had found and lost the love of her life several times over and the ending quelled the fire in my heart. Somewhat. But there was always the bigger picture waiting. 

I won't spoil it for those of you who haven't yet read Cursed, but suffice it to say you won't be disappointed in the follow-up, TRINITY, which will be out soon. To view Cursed. click here.  

I have also been busy writing new films and producing AutoAngels. If you haven't caught up with this great new show on YouTube yet, you are seriously missing out. 

In each episode we have a brand new story, a great human-interest narrative that drives our female mechanics to take on the car and fix it for free. Along the way there are some great hints and tips and a truckful of great viewing. Take a look at an episode here.

We were delighted to announce a few week ago that we have the full support of Shell behind us and we have some lofty ambitions to roll out across the UK within the next 12 months. This is us at Shell HQ in London.

As if that wasn't enough, I have been working quietly away behind the scenes to arrange the next Envisage International Film Festival as well as Birmingham Horror Film Festival and its associated Fear and Future Convention. I'm proud as punch to announce that this will now be held in partnership with Evolve Theatre and Dudley College of Technology, in July 2027. More news on that is to follow. 

Finally... I have been getting organised for our Stratford on Avon Film Festival which will be held on the 15th and 16th August at the Bear Pit Theatre. It promises to be as sparkling an event as last year's festival and we have some great films to show. 

So by now you can probably see why I have been so absent from here and I hope I have your forgiveness. I promise not to leave it so long next time!

Carmen x

Science fiction fan?

Envisage International Film Festival is thrilled to announce that the amazing cosplay team, Central Legion, will be appearing at the festival being held at Millennium Point on the 10th-11th January. 

As always they will be available for photo ops and happy to pose with everyone.

£2.50 per block of films. 

£5 full day of films. 

Pay on the door. 

Come and say hi!