NFF 2025: International Women’s Day short films Selection 1 (PG)

NFF 2025: ‘Algorithm Party’ spoken word feature doc (18)

The Creative Place Northampton Market Square

This is a screening in The Creative Place, the smallest arts centre in the world. It is based on Northampton Market Square and only has 10 seats. Therefore we may run additional screenings of this film on this day. We are a very small space so if you have a large wheelchair or require space for mobility aids etc. please get in touch before booking so we can ensure we can make your visit a pleasurable one! And if we're too full, we can run another screening to accommodate demand. Algorithm Party Documentary View all films tagged "Documentary" Feature length film View all films tagged "Feature length film" Algorithm Party chronicles the spoken-word performances of Liverpool's Roy. Director Biography - Roy Boulter Roy is an acclaimed feature film producer and TV scriptwriter. Alongside Sol Papadopoulos, he founded Liverpool based production company Hurricane Films in 2000. His credits as a producer include: ‘Of Time & The City’, directed by Terence Davies. Premiering at Cannes, prizes included New York Film Critics Circle’s Best Documentary, and the film featured in Time’s ten films of the year. 'Sunset Song’ directed by Terence Davies. Shot in New Zealand, Scotland and Luxembourg, the film premiered at TIFF....

NFF 2025: 16yrs and Under films (PG then 12)

The Guildhall St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

We are showing a selection of films which are in competition for Best Film at NFF 2024. Plus we'll be premiering our litter hero films made with Castle Academy supported by West Northamptonshire Council. We'll start with U and PG certificates then have a short interval after which we'll screen the films with a 12 certificate meaning you can come to the first half whatever your age. Anyone under 12 will need to leave at the interval. Filmmakers, we hope you will all join us for our awards ceremony starting at 3pm at The Guildhall on the same day to see if your film has won!

NFF 2025: Awards Ceremony Part 1 – hosted by NFF’s Youth and Youth Disability Advisory Boards (PG)

The Guildhall St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Learn more about Northampton Film Festival and meet filmmakers from Northampton and around the country. We'll be announcing the awards for Best Film in the following categories: 16yrs and Under as well as announcing the winner from our Oska Bright Film Festival selection as chosen by our Youth Disability Advisory Board AND the winner of our new Youth Advisory Board award. We will also be celebrating local litter heroes which NFF has been working with local young people from Castle Academy to chronicle through film. Doors 3pm with awards starting at 3.30pm. This is a relaxed event aimed at young people, families and those with sensory sensitives which will avoid loud music and flashing lights. There will be a quiet space available. A bar will be available. All our venues are wheelchair accessible. However it is not possible to have step-free access to the stage in this venue so in the event that someone who is a wheelchair user or cannot climb the stairs wins a prize, we will come to you on the main hall floor.

NFF 2025: Awards Ceremony Part 2

The Guildhall St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Learn more about Northampton Film Festival and meet filmmakers from Northampton and around the country. We'll be announcing the awards for Best Film in the following categories: 17-23yrs New Filmmakers, Misfits and Mavericks, Narrative Fiction and Documentary.

Great Fire Community Spirit Season: Fires Were Started

Northampton Filmhouse

Screening Dates: Sun 8 June 3:45pm Director: Humphrey Jennings Starring: Philip Dickson, George Gravett, Fred Griffiths, Johnny Houghton, Loris Rey, William Sansom In Humphrey Jennings propagandist documentary about heroism, filmed with real fire fighters, we meet a new man that joins the civilian firefighters at a London unit during the Second World War. He bonds with his fellow firemen and firewomen and even manages to enjoy some leisure time with them, until he goes on his first mission with the crew as it attempts to save an explosives warehouse on Trinidad Street near the London docks. 89 on the BFI’s Top 100 British films Purchase Tickets

Great Fire Community Spirit Season: Brassed Off

Northampton Filmhouse

Screening Dates: Sun 22 June 3:00pm Director: Mark Herman Starring: Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald In North Yorkshire, a local colliery band led by Danny (Pete Postlethwaite), prepare for the National Brass Band championships, at a time when the pit’s miners face redundancy. When the daughter of a former band leader named Gloria (Tara Fitzgerald) arrives, her return to the band raises their spirits, alongside a blossoming relationship with one of the band’s younger members (Ewan McGregor). With Gloria leading on the flugelhorn, this pivotal scene showcases the band performing Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. Combining the yearning, pining quality of brass band music with the film’s dry humour, politics and human stories, Brassed Off reminds us that it’s the music that matters. 85 on the BFI’s Top 100 British films Purchase Tickets

Still Making A Scene Matinee – relaxed family friendly (PG/12A) + filmmaker Q&A

Delapre Abbey

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...

Opening Gala: Still Making A Scene (15) + filmmaker Q&A

Delepre Abbey London Rd, Northampton, Northants, United Kingdom

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...

Free drinks reception @ ’78 Derngate’ for Rebel and Revolutionary ticketholders only

78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH

For ticketholders of our Rebel and Revolutionary short film screening, you're welcome to join us for a free drink and look round the amazing 78 Derngate ahead of the screening. 78 Derngate is on the same road as the Filmhouse so there is easy access to the screening from there. Designed and re-modelled by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1916, 78 Derngate was the architect's final major commission. It is the only place outside Scotland in which Mackintosh's mature architectural and interior style can be seen in their original setting. Please see The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House - Your Visit to 78 Derngate for accessibility information - there is a lift to our drinks space - and more information about the house. Drinks and entry to the house are free to ticketholders - the house is closed to the public at the time. 78 Derngate 78 Derngate Northampton NN1 1UH March 1, 2026, 5:00 - 6:45 PM GMT

Rebel and Revolutionary short films (18) + filmmaker Q&A

Northampton Filmhouse

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...

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