Strands

From the family-friendly to the deeply dark, the lo-fi to the super-sophisticated: all that's new in animation.

Browse the Animation strand »

Daring experiments in film form, from the innovators of the visual art world.

Browse the Black Box strand »

Homeland glory: the best and the brightest new UK cinema, from which this year's Michael Powell Award-winner will be drawn.

Browse the British Gala strand »

The Third Star

Browse the Closing Night Gala strand »

Classics of the future, from the established international auteurs of our time.

Browse the Director’s Showcase strand »

Honouring our history as a documentary festival, we still seek out the most intriguing real-life stories from all over the world.

Browse the Document strand »

Special stand-alone movie experiences, workshops and the chance to get up close and personal with some of cinema's greatest names.

Browse the Festival Events strand »

The glitziest Festival section: red carpets rolled out for films that come with anticipation attached.

Browse the Gala strand »

Your chance to get up close and personal: great filmmakers in the flesh, talking through their work and taking your questions.

Browse the In Person strand »

Stay up past your bedtime with our wild and wicked late-night selection.

Browse the Night Moves strand »

The Illusionist

Browse the Opening Night Gala strand »

Lost and Forgotten British Cinema 1967-1979

Browse the Retrospective: After The Wave strand »

The place to discover our tips for the top: first and second works from the directors to watch.

Browse the Rosebud strand »

Discover the feature directors of the future, or simply enjoy bite-sized movies for their own sake
– we’ve done the hard work for you by seeking out the finest of the year.

Browse the Shorts strand »

Classics from the archives and special one-off previews.

Browse the Special Screenings strand »

Leave the beaten track behind: raw, risk-taking work from the cutting edge of new movie-making.

Browse the Under the Radar strand »

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