Northampton Film Festival

Join us for our relaxed, family friendly Opening Gala matinee which includes a soft drink in the ticket price. Walk the red carpet with us and watch some amazing films in a beautiful Northampton venue. Come dressed up ready to have your photo taken or come in whatever you feel comfortable in! Photos are optional (and free!). We'll also have an opportunity to ask filmmakers present about their films after watching them. Most of the films you'll be watching are part of our 18yrs and Under category, made by local and British young filmmakers. There's also music, comedy, dance and drama. We've got 2 screenings in one event for you - a PG screening 3pm-4pm then a short interval followed by a 20-minute 12A screening from about 3.15pm. For those that just want to see the PG films, there will be entertainment for you in other rooms in the Abbey - so bring the family and make a creative afternoon of it! All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Doors 2.30pm with screening starting promptly at 3pm (film order may change): SI Superficial Intelligence Navigating The Net The Missing Piece Lost in the Backrooms Great Fire of Northampton...

Join us on the red carpet for our evening Opening Gala to celebrate our 5th birthday - with this year's theme Still Making A Scene. Join us to celebrate the Rebels and Revolutionaries, Misfits and Mavericks, Creatives and Changemakers of Northamptonshire and beyond - be part of our scene for the night, a place where people can come together to connect, create and celebrate. Working with filmmakers, artists and our wonderful audiences, we’ve built a vibrant creative scene locally over the past 5 years and we hope to continue to be the home of film, creativity and connection in Northants for more years to come… So let's party and watch some amazing films. Dressing up is encouraged - Make A Scene - but any get up is fine - be comfortable and be you. Your ticket includes a glass of prosecco which can be swapped on the night for a beer or soft drink. If you are under 18yrs you will automatically be given a soft drink. Proof of age may be required so bring your ID! Doors and red carpet 6.15pm Films start 7pm Films and filmmaker Q&A will end circa 8.30pm The party ends at 9.30pm but the...

Your ticket includes a free drink at 78 Derngate from 5pm ahead of this screening - join us for a drink and a free look around this amazing house ahead of the films. The Filmhouse is only a few hundred metres away. Please book a free ticket on the schedule so we can keep you updated. NFF says Northants is a county of Rebels and Revolutionaries, Misfits and Mavericks, Creatives and Changemakers so we've picked out a selection of short films from this year's entries to match some of those themes. This programme includes animation, documentary, drama, LGBTQ+ historical drama and some comedy. A bit of everything! It's an 18 so be prepared for strong themes, bad language, violence and sex. Films start promptly at 7pm - no trailers. Doors open 20 minutes before the films start. Northampton Filmhouse has step free access to the screening room but only 1 wheelchair space and only 1 row of chairs without using steps. The wheelchair space can be booked below but if you'd like to reserve a space in the top row please book a ticket then contact us. If you are a wheelchair user who wants to attend but the wheelchair...

Northants is a county of Rebels and Revolutionaries, Misfits and Mavericks, Creatives and Changemakers - so here's a selection of shorts from our 2026 submissions which we thought fitted under the Misfits or Mavericks themes. Here at NFF we think there's lots of positivity around the idea of being a misfit. Misfits and Mavericks think differently, take up space differently, but also sometimes we all have that desire to just fit in.... Films start promptly at 8.15pm - no trailers. Doors open 20 minutes before the films start. Northampton Filmhouse has step free access to the screening room but only 1 wheelchair space and only 1 row of chairs without using steps. The wheelchair space can be booked below but if you'd like to reserve a space in the top row please book a ticket then contact us. If you are a wheelchair user who wants to attend but the wheelchair space is sold out, please contact us so we can see what we can do. 50p from every ticket sold for Northampton Filmhouse festival screening goes to our charity partner CLICK Arts Foundation. Home - Click Arts Foundation

Join us on the first floor of the University's Creative Hub for a free networking event. There will be a bar, a chance to watch some the entries to our Games competition and opportunities to meet other local creatives. All welcome. We try to create a friendly networking space - if you want some introductions, say hello to a NFF volunteer when you arrive. Doors open 4.30pm. If you also want to watch the short films we're showing in the screening room next door please book tickets for these as well. We may be able to fit extra people in on the night but this is not guaranteed without a ticket. Those under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult. There are some tables and chairs available in the space. Step free access on tarmac paths from University car parks and from St Johns multistorey car parks using lifts. Lift to first floor of The Creative Hub. Disabled toilet facilities. While there is no dedicated quiet space you are able to move around the University to find quieter spaces to step away from the event if needed. University of Northampton University Creative Hub, Waterside Campus, University Dr, Northampton NN1 5PH...

A selection of short films from this year's submissions including University of Northampton shorts, animations, music videos, drama and art films. The bar is open outside the screening room from 4.30pm with room to network and socialise! This screening contains flashing images. Tickets are free so we usually sell out - so please let us know if you can no longer make it so we can release your ticket. Please arrive by 5pm - we cannot hold unused tickets if there is a waiting list on the day so your ticket may be released to someone else if you are not there at the beginning of the screening. Due to the venue, young people under 16yrs should be accompanied by an adult. Step free access on tarmac paths from University car parks and from St Johns multistorey car parks using lifts. Lift to first floor of The Creative Hub. Disabled toilet facilities. While there is no dedicated quiet space you are able to move around the University to find quieter spaces to step away from the event if needed. The screening room is accessed via double doors and has event chairs on the flat, then a raked seating unit with...

Lotus Flower Games, Northampton Games Network and others are providing an hour of short talks on the local Games scene with some networking opportunities. Join from 4.30pm for general networking with lots of local creatives. The bar is open outside the event room from 4.30pm with room to network and socialise! University of Northampton University Creative Hub, Waterside Campus, University Dr, Northampton NN1 5PH March 3, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 PM GMT Get directions · More events at venue

Films start promptly at 5.30pm - no trailers. Doors open 20 minutes before the film starts. You'll be able to put your questions to Helen Tither, Director of the film at the end of the screening then join us for drinks in the R&D foyer afterwards. Northampton Filmhouse has step free access to the screening room but only 1 wheelchair space and only 1 row of chairs without using steps. The wheelchair space can be booked below but if you'd like to reserve a space in the top row please book a ticket then contact us. If you are a wheelchair user who wants to attend but the wheelchair space is sold out, please contact us so we can see what we can do. 50p from every ticket sold for Northampton Filmhouse festival screening goes to our charity partner CLICK Arts Foundation. Home - Click Arts Foundation

For ticketholders of The Corinthians documentary feature, join us for chats and drinks in the Royal&Derngate foyer. The bar will be open for you to purchase drinks and snacks. NFF has partnered with West Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Sport to host a celebratory event at the Royal & Derngate to premiere NFF’s Women’s Rugby World Cup legacy film, and showcase local opportunities for women and girls to get active. Royal & Derngate foyer Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Rd Northampton NN1 1DP March 4, 2026, 7:30 - 9:00 PM GMT