Blackpool film festival

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

BFI Film Academy Blackpool

We're 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.

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.

Winter Gardens Film Festival
Winter Gardens Film Festival

Learning

We’re keen to share our love of film and are pleased to host a variety of film education activities.

Programme

Film events in October & November 2024

Tickets Now available

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

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Volunteer with us

With 2024 marking 10 years of BFF, and the expansion of our festival to various venues across Blackpool, we’re on the lookout for more volunteers to help us out.

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