Mark Jenkin premieres time-travel film Rose of Nevada in Newlyn

Cornish filmmaker Mark Jenkin premiered his latest ghostly time-travel film, Rose of Nevada, in his home town of Newlyn, Cornwall. The screening at the Newlyn Filmhouse, an arthouse cinema housed in an old fish cellar, drew a supportive audience, though Jenkin admitted he felt nervous showing the film to people he knew so well. Jenkin, known for his BAFTA-winning film Bait and folk horror Enys Men, emphasises authenticity in his work, filming entirely in Cornwall using 16mm film and real fishing vessels. He aims to ensure that the films resonate globally, even for audiences unfamiliar with Cornwall. Alongside authenticity, sustainability and respect for the local community are central to the production, with props like nets and buoys returned to the sea after filming. Industry figures such as Laura Giles of Screen Cornwall and fellow filmmakers highlight Jenkin’s role in bringing wider attention to Cornish cinema, while also noting a growing regional film scene with other notable works like Poll Pri and A Year in a Field. Jenkin’s success demonstrates the increasing interest in films reflecting local communities and cultures, marking an exciting time for filmmaking in Cornwall.