And that's how you kick off your 30th anniversary! cc @encounters.film www.encounters.film

The brilliant New Voices scheme is back to help develop underrepresented writer-director talent in our region, working with some excellent local orgs including Blak Wave Productions, Little By Little Films, Bristol AF and Bristol School of Acting. Check it out 👇

Our Manager Natalie Moore has been busy repping Bristol this week at the 17th Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Enghien-les-Bains, France 🌍 Natalie co-presented developments from all 26 Film Cities to delegates from 350 cities & over 100 countries 👏 #unesco #bristolfilmcity

We're HYPED for the return of @cineredis.bsky.social - the UK’s leading festival of restored, rarely screened or recently re-found cinematic gems - taking place in Bristol City of Film 23-37 July! Opening keynote by award-winning producer Stephen Woolley👏 Book tickets now via the link in their bio🎟️

The Under 30's guide to #CinemaRediscovered is back, and it's pink 🩷 Made by and for festival-goers under 30, these are their must-see films and events at the festival (Wed 23 - Sun 27 July 2025) - read more via link in bio 🔗

This Sat 7th Jun at Watershed, don’t miss the special screening of Balmoral by director Harry Knight. As historic ships vanish from British waters, volunteers fight to save a 1949 passenger vessel moored in Bristol’s iconic harbour - to preserve a piece of maritime history before it’s lost forever.

📣Bristol Editors Network & partners are hosting CUTTING IT FINE - the city's first 48hr film comp for professional filmmakers over the 4-6 July wknd. FREE to enter & you can participate as a team or individual. Cash prizes & a year's AdobeCC licence up for grabs. Details: www.cuttingitfine48hr.co.uk

🍿 See The Big Picture at @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social🍿 A new film from local filmmaker Arthur Cauty that uncovers the untold story of Bristol’s IMAX cinema & its remarkable transformation from deserted venue into a grassroots community cinema space, will World Premiere at this year’s FWFF✨ Read on⤵️

Calling UK-based film curators! Park Circus is teaming up once again with Cinema Rediscovered to invite you to pitch a 4-5 repertory film season idea curated from their catalogue for 2026. Submit your proposal(s) via the link in bio by Monday 2nd June 2025, midnight BST.

Early Bird passes are on sale for the 9th edition of Cinema Rediscovered, the UK’s leading festival of newly restored & re-found cinematic gems in/around Bristol UNESCO City of Film 23-27July'25👏 Get access to the lineup of 50 events, exclusive deals+priority booking via @cineredis.bsky.social bio 🎟️

The Accessibility & Environment Film Festival is a new Bristol-born, disabled-led fest that highlights the interrelationship between environment & disability issues. On Sat 1 Mar (1.30-9pm), #Arnolfini will host a FREE showcase from the 1st edition that took place in Jun24👍 Book now at aneff.org.uk

So pleased to to share this news! The #NationalLottery Places Fund aligns fully with Bristol's aims as a UNESCO City of Film and having the #BFI's backing is a real step forward in terms of supporting below-the-line talent in film/TV in the city region. Can't wait to get going in April! #AllSetWest