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...