Free and ‘pay as you feel’ events at Blackpool Film Festival
🎥 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.
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.
Learning
We’re keen to share our love of film and are pleased to host a variety of film education activities.
Venues
featured Venue
Located outside Houndshill Shopping Centre, The Backlot Cinema is Blackpool’s newest entertainment haven. From the latest Hollywood releases to independent gems, cinema classics and big screen events, The Backlot curates an exciting and diverse programme of films
Latest News
BFI Film Academy BFI Film Academy 2024/25 applications are now OPEN!
BFI Film Academy Blackpool applications are now OPEN!
We are looking for 10 young filmmakers and film fans aged 16-19 to take part in our BFI Film Academy 2024/25. This project will cover practical filmmaking skills, film theory, programming, distribution and certification.
Support our Crowdfunder
We’re busy behind the scenes working to make this year’s Blackpool Film Festival our best yet, but to do that, we need your help.
