Starting a Free Film Festival – where to begin?
If you’ve found out about Free Film Festivals, seen what’s on, and are interested in starting a Free Film Festival in your area, where’s a…
The Unlikely Rise of Free FIlm Festivals
Ever wanted to start your own film festival? All you need is an empty space and a little community spirit, says Sam Thompson in this…
Farewell South Norwood and Thornton Heath Free Film Festival
So long then, SNATH (South Norwood and Thornton Heath) Free Film Festival… We came, we saw, we kicked its ass (thanks Bill Murray). For two…
SE15 Young Filmmakers Competition 2017
Are you under 18 and interested in making films? The why not enter the SE15 Young Filmmakers Competition 2017? We’re looking for short films (five…
Films celebrating women – some suggestions
Catford Free Film Festival were being asked to screen a film during a “Festival of Women”, to celebrate women’s achievements. A few of the people…
Our 2017 Festival Dates
Here’s the dates of our 2017 Free Film Festivals, as confirmed so far. Hope to see you at a screening somewhere soon! West Norwood 25…
How to put on a film festival for free
Why spend months planning a film festival and then give it away for free? Read this blog post from the Independent Cinema Office blog, written…
Forest Hill Free Film Festival 2016
The Forest Hill Free Film Festival took place from 9th-17th September 2016, with screenings at venues including Baxter’s Fields, The Capitol, Sylvan Post and Forest…
Why Volunteers Get involved in Free Film Festivals
Anne-Marie McGregor, co-ordinator of the Streatham Free Film Festival, on what volunteers get out of making a festival happen. From my personal opinion and knowledge…
Streatham Free Film Festival 2016 in Pictures
All pictures courtesy of photogapher Phillip Moran. Festival continues until 24th September. See full programme. Star Wars: The Force Awakens, at The Rookery Zootropolis, at…
Course: Become a Film Programmer
Course runs over 12 consecutive Saturday afternoons from 10 September – 26 November 2016. Please note: applications for this course are now closed. Do you…