Blackpool Film Festival

Showcasing the best of modern and classic cultural film across Blackpool venues.

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

It's festival day 1 & we can’t wait to welcome you.

🎞Pier to Peer: A Seaside Sisterhood, Documentary + Q&A - 5:30pm
🎞BFI Talent Network Filmmaker Mixer - 6pm
🎞Gilda (1946) - 7.30pm

https://t.co/usnfZTeSCU

Discounted parking @HoundshillSC with valid event ticket.

[Abingdon Studios (ABS) @abingdonstudios]

Abingdon Studios are open Sat/Sun 10-4pm (doors on the latch 🫦) come upstairs and see a new solo commission by Blackpool-based artist, Kris Canavan.
🥳
coinciding with @BPLFilmFest.
🥳
Also TODAY, check out @GrundyBlackpool @ace_national

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

@BerwynR Thanks @BerwynR 💕

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

Big shout out to our supporters and volunteers who are helping us programme great cultural film, celebrate local filmmakers and create Blackpool-based film work opportunities.
Special mention to @FilmHubNorth - a great advisor & cheerleader.

[Chris Webb MP @ChrisWebbMP]

After attending its inaugural meeting this week, I joined the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Film and Broader Screen. The group, which brings together cross-party MPs, is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the understanding of the British film industry, film culture and the wider moving image in the UK 🎬

This couldn’t have come at a better time as the Blackpool Film Festival kicks off across multiple Blackpool venues this weekend, including at @_AuntySocial_, @ShowtownBPL, Backlot Cinema, @abingdonstudios and @GrundyBlackpool.

For the past decade @BPLFilmFest has filled a gap in Blackpool’s film offer, providing room for discussion about films and affordable screenings of diverse cinema – from independent and art house, to shorts, documentary, locally-made and foreign-language productions.

As part of the festival’s commitment to opening up opportunities for local talent, the main programme begins tonight at 6pm, with a Film Maker's mixer at the Backlot, hosted by the @BFI Network.

Festival organisers are committed to providing opportunities to work with film to local people, combatting Blackpool’s cultural brain drain and providing access to quality opportunities on our doorstep.

Learn more about Blackpool Film Festival and browse this weekend’s line-up here:

🔗 https://t.co/RbKtDXT4fN

[Bob Fischer @Bob_Fischer]

Lancashire friends! We are doing a rare performance of the original @ScarredForLife2 show at Blackpool @BPLFilmFest THIS SUNDAY! Anyone up for it...?
https://t.co/98OCfIBzwE

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

Festival weekend at a glance 👀
#Blackpool #FilmFestival

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

Capturing young and local talent, premiering leading ladies, and showcasing Blackpool’s heritage, art and queer culture, Blackpool Film Festival announces its full programme for 2024.
Check out this preview on @bpoolsocialclub

https://t.co/5ZbZR4jkYv

#Blackpool #FilmFestival

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

🎥 See what's on at Blackpool Film Festival, 1-3 Nov 2024 - https://t.co/BpHyUrWURt

#Blackpool #FilmFestival

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

🎥 Blackpool BFI Film Academy 2024/25 applications are OPEN! - https://t.co/eGd5K2Ig4A

[GARTH GRATRIX @garthgratrix]

Coming up @abingdonstudios as part of @BPLFilmFest @_AuntySocial_
.
A new commission by performance artist Kris Canavan; featuring seminal work by Stuart Brisley. ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ (1972) on loan courtesy of The Artist and LUX, London.
.
https://t.co/uxNXGT32g8

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

Tickets to some of our exciting events are now LIVE, so book your place today by heading over to https://t.co/fn7JqdPqfy

👀 Don’t forget to keep an eye out on our socials, as we reveal more of the fantastic events we have in store.

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

📅 Let The Countdown Begin
A reminder to mark your calendars, because Blackpool Film Festival is now less than ONE MONTH away!

Our programme is running from the 1st to 3rd November 2024, with screenings, panel discussions, workshops and much more which you won’t want to miss.

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

👀 Spot Our Posters
Our brand new posters are now up and on display around town! Can you guess where this one is featured?
They're here to remind you that BFF is taking place on 1st - 3rd November, so clear your calendar & keep an eye out as we unveil this year's programme.

[BBC Archive @BBCArchive]

#OnThisDay 1994: Three Salons at the Seaside was first aired on BBC Two, showcasing life in Blackpool hairdressers.
This delightful documentary is available to watch in full on iPlayer: https://t.co/AempOcJCAD

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

🎬 We’re on Letterboxd!

We’ve finally made an account on everyone’s favourite movie tracking site!

Take a look at our page to see our previous programmes and the films we’ve loved throughout the 10 years of BFF.

https://t.co/Cs0V2K96XU

#BPLFF24

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

We’re looking to raise £1000 by the end of September to go towards:
⭐ Competition prizes
​​⭐ Equipment hire
⭐ Volunteer support

Any donations are appreciated, but you can also help us by sharing our Crowdfunder, interacting with our posts and spreading the word about BFF

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

🙏 We Need Your Help
We’re busy behind the scenes working to make this year’s BFF our best yet, but to do that, we need your help.

We’ve set up a Crowdfunder which you can donate to to show your support for BFF (and earn some exciting rewards!)

https://t.co/XBRSSKrrUD

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

🤔 Remember to keep in mind our competition theme -
All Change: Films driven by a passion for social justice issues that inspire social change.

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

⏰ One Month Away
Filmmakers, this is your reminder that you have just ONE MONTH left till our Short Film Competition deadline!
Submissions are open until the 15th September, so head over to FilmFreeway to submit your short film today.
https://t.co/nrMGCl58pu
#BPLFF24

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

👋 Feel free to come along to our volunteers meet up on Monday 29th July from 6:30pm at Aunty Social (28 Topping Street) to meet other volunteers and learn more about how you can get involved!

[Blackpool Film Festival @BPLFilmFest]

🫵 Volunteer With Us
Fancy being a part of Blackpool Film Festival? Why not become one of our incredible volunteers!
There’s so many ways to get involved, so show your interest by filling in our Google Form below. https://t.co/TmJbbCjVHX
📷: CJGriffiths