Northampton BID

Food and Film at The Shipmans for Halloween
2022-10-27 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Shipmans, 12 Drapery,, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2HG, United Kingdom
Shipman’s are very excited to present the first part of their Big Halloween plans.
Something NEW for Northampton…
We bring you a night of FOOD and FILM .
Screening The iconic Beetlejuice we bring you a concept that offers our guests a unique and immersive dining experience where food and cinema is combined .
For 35.95 pp you will be served a timed two course set menu and two Beetlejuice inspired cocktails crafted to compliment the films most memorable moments.
Your servers will be dressed the part and our beautiful drum room will be transformed to get you in the Halloween spirit .
We will be running this event on the 27th , 30th and 31st of October .
Tickets are Limited
Drop us a message, email or call to book or for more information
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Email theshipmans@mcmanuspubs.co.uk
Call 01604 806048
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12 Drapery,
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Scene Unseen
2022-12-14
Filmed by David Lefeber directed by James Dacre illustrations by Thomas Hicks.
A cutting-edge new musical about identity, sexuality, and what makes us who we are.
An hour-long song-cycle weaves a path from cabaret artist Jessica Walker‘s (Alone in Berlin) emotionally complex childhood right up to her very particular wedding day, with songs about early gender confusion, sexual assault, first love and betrayal, and family secrets.
It is a powerful, personal story with universal themes, expressed through Atkins and Walker’s uncategorisable musical mix of humour, classicism, torch, and a touch of Eighties synth.

European Film Club
2023-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

Northampton Film Festival 2024
2024-03-08, 2024-03-09, 2024-03-10, 2024-03-11, 2024-03-12, 2024-03-13, 2024-03-14, 2024-03-15 and 3 more dates | town centre
Northampton Film Festival 2024 8 â€“ 16 March 2024
Check out the Film Guide to see what weâ€™re showing or the Schedule to book a screening.
And if you want to binge on local and British cinema for less, book a festival pass.
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The Festival has been made possible with support from Northampton Town Council and our venues: Cineworld Northampton, Delapre Abbey, Lings Forum, University of Northampton and Northampton Filmhouse.

NFF's Youth Disability Advisory Board presents a selection of shorts for schools (12A)
2025-03-07 10:00 | Delepre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
This invitation-only event will be screening a selection of short films to secondary school and college age young people.
Weâ€™re showing two films from the NFF 2025 shortlist â€“ plus a selection of films chosen by our Youth Disability Advisory Board made by or starring people with disabilities provided by Oska Bright Film Festival, the world’s leading festival for films made by or featuring people with learning disabilities or autism.
Sarah Leigh will take part in a Q&A after the screening of her film â€˜One For The Roadâ€™.
All our venues are wheelchair accessible.

NFF 2025 short films: Celebrating Identity (12A)
2025-03-07 14:00 | Delepre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
A selection of short films from documentary to drama, from Northampton and across the country, about people discovering themselves, celebrating their talents and finding their tribe.
As well as the films, there will be a chance to discuss the films afterwards. The certificate of this screening is 12A.
Doors open at 2pm. Delapreâ€™s cafe will be open throughout for refreshments.
For the Coffee + Cake ticket, you can swap the coffee for tea or various soft drinks. A variety of cakes will be available on the day.
All our venues are wheelchair accessible.

NFF 2025 Opening Gala + prosecco (18)
2025-03-07 18:30 | Delepre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
Join us on the red carpet at the beautiful Delapre Abbey to celebrate the start of Northampton Film Festival 2025.
Watch a selection of films, from drama to documentary, comedy and animation, meet some of the filmmakers and also the NFF team.
Each ticket includes a glass of prosecco (or a soft drink if you prefer). The Orangery cafe (with limited menu) and bar will be open throughout.
Event photo from NFF 2024 by Simon Turner â€“ expect a new red carpet moment for 2025!
Doors 6.30pm. The films will show with an interval and time for a Q&A afterwards. The order of films may change. This screening has an 18 certificate although many of the films we show have a U or 12A certificate â€“ if you would like any trigger warnings in advance after reading the filmsâ€™ descriptions, please do get in touch info@northamptonfilmfestival.co.uk
All our venues are wheelchair accessible.

NFF 2025: International Women's Day short films Selection 1 (PG)
2025-03-08 11:00 | Delepre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
A selection of short films, from animation to music to drama, that have been shortlisted for this yearâ€™s festival.
Come on your own or bring the family. Weâ€™ll have a colouring book station at the back of the room for any smaller ones who might not want to sit for the whole programme â€“ adults of course also welcome there!
Doors at 11am, films starting at 11.30am with a short interval in the middle and some time at the end to discuss the films.
The coffee/drink and cake is any coffee, tea or juice box plus a cake of your choice for the daily selection.
All our venues are wheelchair accessible.

NFF 2025: International Women's Day short films Selection 2 with People Library + drink (15)
2025-03-08 13:30 | Delepre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
A selection of short films made by or featuring women from this yearâ€™s shortlisted films, celebrating women in front of and behind the camera for International Womenâ€™s Day.
We also have a Women in Film â€˜People Libraryâ€™ â€“ come along and speak to a selection of women working in different roles in the world of Film â€“ ask questions which may help your film career, understand the industry better or to get the inside story on how a film comes together. A â€˜Librarianâ€™ will book in for short conversations. There will also be opportunities to meet other filmmakers and network.
Doors and Women In Film People Library opens 1.30pm with first film screening at 2.30pm.
There will be a short interval in the middle of the films then another chance to visit the People Library â€“ but we highly recommend arriving from 1.30pm if you want to visit the library â€“ it is will be operated on a first come first served basis â€“ the â€˜Librarianâ€™ will get as many people to see our â€˜booksâ€™ as possible!
Your ticket comes with a drink which can be a glass of wine, bottled beer or soft drink. The Orangery cafe will also be open throughout.
This screening has a 15 certificate â€“ if you would like any possible trigger warnings, please read the descriptions of the films then get in touch if youâ€™d like more detail info@northamptonfilmfestival.co.uk
All our venues are wheelchair accessible.

NFF 2025: International Women's Day short films Selection 3 with People Library + drink (18)
2025-03-08 18:00 | Delepre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
A selection of short films made by or featuring women from this yearâ€™s shortlisted films, celebrating women in front of and behind the camera for International Womenâ€™s Day.
We also have a Women in Film â€˜People Libraryâ€™ â€“ come along and speak to a selection of women working in different roles in the world of Film â€“ ask questions which may help your film career, understand the industry better or to get the inside story on how a film comes together. A â€˜Librarianâ€™ will book in for short conversations. There will also be opportunities to meet other filmmakers and network.
Doors and Women In Film People Library opens 6pm with first film screening at 7pm.
There will be a short interval in the middle of the films then another chance to visit the People Library â€“ but we highly recommend arriving from 6pm if you want to visit the library â€“ it will be operated on a first come first served basis â€“ the â€˜Librarianâ€™ will get as many people to see our â€˜booksâ€™ as possible!
Your ticket comes with a drink which can be a glass of wine, bottled beer or soft drink. The Orangery cafe bar will also be open during the evening.
This screening has a 18 certificate â€“ if you would like any possible trigger warnings, please read the descriptions of the films then get in touch if youâ€™d like more detail info@northamptonfilmfestival.co.uk
All our venues are wheelchair accessible.

NFF 2025: Comedy, coffee and cake (12A)
2025-03-09 11:30 | Delepre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
Films to make you smile! What better for a Sunday morning than just over an hour of joy and jokes. Oh, and of course drains.
Animation, drama and documentary.
Doors 11.30am, films 12pm. Please arrive in good time before 12pm if youâ€™re getting a coffee. There will also be a chance to discuss the films after the screening. The cafe will also be open throughout.
There will be a selection of cakes to choose from and instead of coffee you can have a tea or juice box if you prefer.
This film has a 12A certificate

NFF 2025: 'The House That Stood' feature film with filmmakers Q&A plus shorts 'Black Vultures Over Britain' + 'A Day in February' (15)
2025-03-09 14:00 | Delepre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
Doors open 2pm with the films starting promptly at 2.20pm. Your ticket comes with a glass of wine, a bottle of beer or soft drink. The Orangery cafe will also be open for additional refreshments.
Local Director Antonella Spirito and Producer Barnaby Spikings of â€˜The House That Stoodâ€™ will be with us for a Q&A after the screening so have your questions ready!

NFF 2025: 'Gama Bomb' documentary feature with shorts 'Decksdark' & 'National Treasures' (15)
2025-03-09 17:00 | Delepre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
Doors open 5pm with the films starting promptly at 5.20pm. Your ticket comes with a glass of wine, a bottle of beer or soft drink.
Contains strong swearing.

NFF 2025: Film Networking in association with the University of Northampton
2025-03-10 17:00 - 20:00 | University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PH, United Kingdom
Creative Hub, University of Northampton
Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton NN1 5PH
March 10, 2025, 5:00 â€“ 8:00 PM GMT

NFF 2025: A selection of University of Northampton shorts (18)
2025-03-10 18:00 | University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PH, United Kingdom
Creative Hub, University of Northampton
Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton NN1 5PH
March 10, 2025, 6:00 â€“ 6:30 PM GMT

NFF 2025: A selection of our Misfit and Maverick shorts (18)
2025-03-10 18:30 | University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PH, United Kingdom
Films that donâ€™t fit the narrative fiction or documentary mold. Lots of Northamptonshire connections too!

NFF 2025: Shortlisted narrative fiction short films (18)
2025-03-10 19:00 | University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PH, United Kingdom
Creative Hub, University of Northampton
Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton NN1 5PH
March 10, 2025, 7:00 â€“ 7:30 PM GMT

NFF 2025 short films: will it ever be easy? (18)
2025-03-11 20:15 | The Filmhouse, Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1TU, United Kingdom
Fitting in. Feeling like a misfit. Going along with the crowd. Forging your own path. Understanding who you are. Will it ever be easy? The answer is probably â€˜noâ€™ if this selection of drama and comedy is anything to go by.

NFF 2025: 'She Walks A Line' documentary feature with Director Q&A (15)
2025-03-12 17:30 | The Filmhouse, Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1TU, United Kingdom
Weâ€™ll be joined by the Director Tim Lovell afterwards for a Q&A so have your questions ready!

She Walks A Line
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She Walks a Line is a gripping documentary that reveals the harrowing journey of thousands of young Nepali women and girls who are coerced across the border into India each year.
Once across the notoriously porous 1,000-mile frontier, most are sold into the sex industry, forced into domestic servitude or subjected to organ and skin harvesting. This border has become one of the worldâ€™s most prolific human trafficking routes.
Amidst international indifference, one Nepali woman, Shanta Sapkota, has taken a courageous stand to combat this humanitarian crisis. Driven by heartbreak and a fierce determination, she leads a team of female anti-human trafficking operatives at the Mahendranagar crossing, a critical checkpoint where the fate of many young lives hangs in the balance.
This exclusively nonwhite, female-led documentary takes the audience deep into the heart of this mission. Through the eyes of rescuers, victims, and traffickers, we witness the raw emotions, heart-wrenching struggles, and moments of triumph that define this battle against human trafficking.
At its core, She Walks a Line is a story of empowerment—of women fighting for justice, of traffickers manipulating the vulnerable, and of a divine calling that has inspired one woman to stand her ground in the face of adversity. This film not only tells a story; it ignites a movement.
Director Biography - TIMOTHY STUART LOVELL
Timothy Lovell is a highly accomplished professional in the film and television industry, with a career spanning over three decades. A multi-award-winning editor, he has contributed his expertise to critically acclaimed international feature documentaries, including Mugabe and the White African, Hawking, and Outbreak. In recent years, Timothy has expanded his skill set to encompass self-shooting and directing, further enriching his ability to craft compelling narratives.
Passionate about ethical filmmaking, Timothy Lovell is committed to creating and amplifying stories that highlight underrepresented voices. His recent projects include the critically acclaimed anti-human trafficking documentary You Are Beautiful and the award-winning Operation Goldilocks.
Through his work, Timothy continues to champion impactful storytelling, using film as a powerful medium to address vital social issues and inspire change.
Accolades / Credits include:
Awarded Membership
The Guild of British Film and Television Editors, GBFE
Winner of the following International Awards:
BAFTA, EMMY, GRIERSON, SCRIPPS HOWARD, ONE WORLD MEDIA
Nominated for the Royal Television Society Award
Outbreak: The truth about Ebola
BBC Television / PBS Television
Winner of the Royal Television Society Award
Nominated for BAFTA
The Hunt Natural History Documentary Series
BBC Television & international broadcast
Winner of the Royal Television Society Award
Best Natural History Film of 2014
Africa’s Giant Killers
BBC Television and international broadcast
OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS
SXSW, EDINBURGH AND CAMBRIDGE
INTERNATIONAL CINEMA RELEASE & international broadcast
HAWKING Feature documentary
Winner of the following International Awards:
BIFA, SILVERDOCKS, AMNESTY, HAMPTONS, GRIERSON
Shortlisted for ACADEMY AWARDS (Oscar),
Nominated for BAFTA
INTERNATIONAL CINEMA RELEASE & international broadcast
Mugabe & the White African Feature documentary
Director Statement
To gather the footage for this film, I was required to embed myself with the Peace Rehabilitation Center (PRC) border operatives in Southwest Nepal. My ambition was to document their courageous fight against prolific human trafficking endeavors along that notoriously porous border. I wanted to unpack on camera the complexities of human trafficking, the lies, mysteries, triumphs, and heartache the team faces every day.
PRCâ€™s team in Nepal has enough challenges without all the inconvenience of a filmmaker documenting their every move. However, they accommodated my needs with grace and patience. In bringing this story to the screen, I firmly believe they withheld nothing from me about their mode of operation. This transparency is to be applauded.
During the process of filming, I was greatly impacted by the very real risks these female operatives take every single day to find and recover children being cruelly sold for sex. They exhibit a profound compassion for these children and an unquenchable passion to do everything in their power to intercept them before they are lost over the border.
I would like to thank the Peace Rehabilitation Center (PRC) team in Nepal for allowing me to film with them and produce this intimate insight into their exhausting, dangerous, and hugely inspiring work.

NFF 2025: 'All This Time' feature film with filmmaker Q&A (15)
2025-03-13 17:30 | The Filmhouse, Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1TU, United Kingdom
Trapped with a mysterious vampire in an endless time loop, Grace must unlock the secrets of the house, the previous night’s party, and her own past, to find any hope of escaping and returning to her normal life and young child.
Winner â€“ Best Director Feature Film â€“ HorrOrigins Film Festival
Winner â€“ Best Production Design Feature Film â€“ HorrOrigins Film Festival
Winner â€“ Dead Northern Award â€“ Dead Northern Film Festival
Director Biography - Rob Worsey
Rob Worsey is a Director born and bred in the North of England. Along side his day job as a camera operator for corporate and commercial work, he spends time working in the Independent Film Scene, focusing on writing and directing.
His debut feature film Among the Living (2022) won the best feature film award at Crystal Palace International Film Festival, saw a brief theatrical opening in the US, and reached streaming internationally including Sky Store, Prime, and Tubi.
All This Time (2025) is Robâ€™s second feature film, and is built upon everything he and the team learnt on their first film. It is a larger budget, with more ambitious scope, and an engaging mind bending narrative.
Director Statement
I am incredibly excited about this film, as I believe weâ€™ve managed to create something new, exciting, and emotional. It is inspired by films such as The Others (2001), A Ghost Story (2017), Groundhog Day (1993), and Dracula (2020). It blends the time bending thriller elements together with a gothic atmosphere and emotional core into a twisting film that keeps the audience guessing throughout, and once revealed, makes them want to watch it all again to see what clues they missed. I love the type of films that have you clutching at clues and story strands, trying to piece the narrative together, and then completely pull the rug out form under you in the last act. This is what we have tried to make, and from early feedback, it feels like we might have pulled it off.
