Events Calendar

Keep in the loop about the latest indie filmmaking events near you - from festivals to screenings, workshops and networking.

Fri. 4th Jul 2025
Starts: 6:40 p.m.
Screening   £3
Lоndоn Rio Cinema, E8 2PB

OPENING NIGHT OF THE CREATIVE NONFICTION FILM WEEKEND

We all have that one YouTube video we’re obsessed with. Or that one vine that we think about more than most movies.

Join us for a night of digital delights on the big screen: a programme of online video that showcases the stories Britain tells about itself through the internet. From vlogs to memes to uncategorisable curiosities, these v…

Sat. 5th Jul 2025
Starts: 2 p.m.
Screening   £6 - £16
Brіѕtоl Cube Microplex, BS2 8JD

Now in its fifth year, Inspired25 is a packed day of screenings, talks and music, spotlighting POC filmmakers pushing boundaries in UK film. The daytime programme includes the New Voices short film showcase, a Q&A with Euella Jackson, Hard Food premiere with director Daniel Alexander, and Reel Talk hosted by Binge God. In the evening, don’t miss the Bristol premiere of Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy S…

Sat. 5th Jul 2025
Starts: 1:10 p.m.
Series / Festival   £11-£14
Lоndоn Rio Cinema, E8 2PB

A film festival that celebrates everything documentary can and should be.

Sun. 6th Jul 2025
Starts: 1 p.m.
Series / Festival   £11-£14
Lоndоn Rio Cinema, E8 2PB

A film festival that celebrates everything documentary can and should be.

Wed. 9th Jul 2025
Starts: 6 p.m.
Networking   FREE
Wеѕt Yorkshire Hyde Park Picturehouse Leeds, LS6 1JD

INDIs 2025 brings the Leeds Filmmakers Network to Hyde Park Picture House on Wednesday 9 July, with a free evening of short film screenings, talks and Q&As in collaboration with Studio 12. Whether you’re fresh out of university, working in the industry or making films alongside a day job, this meetup offers a friendly, inclusive space to watch new work, hear from established filmmakers, pitch you…

Wed. 9th Jul 2025
Starts: 6 p.m.
Networking   FREE
Sоuth Yоrkѕhіrе The Head Of Steam, S1 2JE

It’s a festivus… in Sheffield! At The Children’s Media Conference 2025!

Now in it’s 21st year and with over 13,000 members, FESTIVUS continues to bring the best and the brightest of the animation industry together for regular evenings of fun, networking and general socialising among like-minded fools.

Come and be a part of the fastest growing animation community.

Wed. 16th Jul 2025
Starts: 4 p.m.
Talk / Seminar   FREE
ONLINE

Come join the creative resistance and explore how queer storytelling as a cultural strategy visions better futures. During this 2.5-hour online convening, we will equip ourselves with a shared understanding about the rise of the global anti-gender movement, and learn about its roots, its funding, influence on culture and politics, and importantly, understand its weaknesses. Join us to build share…

Mon. 21st Jul 2025
Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Networking   FREE
Greater Mаnсhеѕtеr 53two, M3 4LP

The Independent Film Cooperative Manchester welcomes everyone from all backgrounds and with any level of experience! (Actors are welcome, too.)

They run their networking events 'speed-dating'-style; you have 5 minutes to talk with someone before you move around so you get a chance to speak with almost everyone by the end of the night!

Wed. 23rd Jul 2025
Starts: 6 p.m.
Talk / Seminar   FREE
Glasgow Kelvin Hall, G3 8AW

A panel of long-established Scottish film and TV professionals share stories from behind the scenes, tracing five decades of screen industry growth in Scotland. This discussion also marks the launch of a new oral history collection celebrating the freelance technical workforce, developed with Edinburgh Napier University and others. Panellists to be announced.

Sun. 3rd Aug 2025
Starts: 7 p.m.
Series / Festival   £7
Lоndоn The Others, N16 5SA

An evening of specially curated short films that will entertain, provoke and surprise you for a night you wont want to miss!
Think funny, moving, and surprising short films, with many of the filmmakers in attendance.

This special event will take place in the heart of Stoke Newington/Hackney, North East London at The Others venue (a cool and funky place in itself!).
More details and direction…