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

Coming up next

6:30pm, Thurs 11 December 2025
The Arc Cinema, Blackpool

Camp at the Cinema

Presents Showgirls (1995)

Cinema talk with a difference + Screening
Join Harry Clayton-Wright and Catherine Mugonyi for an evening of high drama and huge emotions at this
exciting live cinema performance lecture and screening. Using comedy, clips, lip sync and pics, we’ll explore the campier side of Melodrama. 

Camp at the Cinema: Showgirls (1995)

Join Harry Clayton-Wright and Catherine Mugonyi for an evening of high drama and huge emotions at this exciting live cinema performance lecture and screening. Using comedy, clips, lip sync and pics, we'll explore the campier side of Melodrama. 
Thurs 11 Dec

Programme - What's on

A variety of screenings and events taking place in Autumn/Winter 2025. From filmmaker socials to special cinema presentations.

Work with us

From partners to sponsors to volunteers, there are plenty of ways to get involved with Blackpool Film Festival.

BFI Film Academy 25/26

A practical 'hands on' filmmaking course for 16-19 year olds living in the Blackpool area. Supported by industry experts, it's designed to springboard your film career.

Venues

Fabulous Blackpool venues, from small intimate screening rooms to breathtaking IMAX.

Blackpool Film Festival

Welcome

Since 2014, the Blackpool Film Festival (Formerly Winter Gardens Film Festival) has provided a platform for cinema programmed and co-produced with the artists and creative communities of the Fylde Coast.

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