In October 2024, Aunty Social began an exciting journey with 13 talented young filmmakers from the Blackpool area, inviting them to be a part of their BFI Film Academy programme. Over the next 4 months, these aspiring creatives explored the world of filmmaking, learning valuable new skills from local industry
Join us at the Rhythm & Brew Room for our second filmmaker social event! 6-8pm, Thursday 10 AprilRhythm & Brew Room, Blackpool, FY1 3NU We’re excited to host our next in-person filmmaker mixer, this time at the Rhythm & Brew Room, Blackpool. This informal, conversational meet-up will be a great opportunity for
Join us for a local screening of the Blackpool BFI Film Academy’s short film, Christmas.DV! Sunday 2nd March, 3pm The Backlot Cinema, FY1 4EN It’s Christmas Day and Alex has just opened her present – a video camera! As the day of joy and celebration unfolds into chaos and family
Join Cinema Nation CIC and Aunty Social/Blackpool Film Festival for a comprehensive and interactive workshop for all those who want to create film events for others.
Showing films to audiences is a real thrill, especially when you do it with a full house, creating really special memories in your community. But how can you reach people when you don’t have an existing connection, or they’re not traditionally engaged in the arts?
🎥 Take a look at our free and ‘pay as you feel’ events at Blackpool Film Festival this weekend ✨
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience some fantastic new films at our festival.
Since 2014, the Blackpool Film Festival has provided a platform for cinema programmed and co-produced with the artists and creative communities of the Fylde Coast.