On the Same Earth | Sam Cox dives into history and finds magic On the Same Earth from writer director Sam Cox meticulously mines history to find connection and uncover magic

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TOPS is coming to Exeter on Monday 23 Feb with a Q&A with the director, courtesy of @outtheretogetheruk Here's our review www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2024/04/21/t... And interview with director Ames Pennington: www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2024/04/17/t...

Dawnbreaker | science and belief and religion mix in Elinor Lower debut Elinor Lower has moved into film with a debut in Dawnbreaker, which starts asking questions about belief, science and religion

Sunbeam | Sinead O’Toole reaches for the simple pleasures Ditch the painting monkey's, the search for happiness is not that complicated. Sinead O’Toole explains in her new film Sunbeam

Youth Club | “Part film, part participation, part collaboration” Youth Club by Tiana Linden is an ambitious slice of film that promotes collaboration and participation throughout

OXTOBY – the other David | extraordinary artist holds the history of a vibrant scene Pippa Marriott rediscovered the work of Pop Art painter David Oxtoby and had to share it with the world in OXTOBY – the other David

Wasteman | free tickets to UK prison thriller Wasteman, the top-notch UK prison thriller, is out and there are free tickets available in the South West and UK. Check out where

Language of Life | sadness from a place of love Language of Life tackles grief, growth and connection. Writer director Holly Janem talks about finding a film vibe in Cornwall

Rose of Nevada | something is amiss in Mark Jenkin’s latest Rose of Nevada, Cornwall director Mark Jenkin's latest, is about to set out on its voyage. But when it returns, something is amiss

Jo in the Water | “an ordinary person who stood up and took action” Jo in the Water, the doc about a quest to sue South West Water over its water quality, brought people together further highlighted the issues

Low-fi sci-fi | Ben Wheatley and Bulk beguile in Exeter Independent cinema proves a real success in the South West, even if reality isn’t the concern of Ben Wheatley’s new film Bulk

Spoiling You | prepare your senses to sizzle with ASMR horror Prepare your senses as the poster for ASMR horror film Spoiling You is released. From Cornwall's horror rising star Megan Tremethick

No previous experience required | Anyone can take the Two Short Nights 48 Hour Film Challenge The 48 Hour Film Challenge from Two Short Nights is open for families looking for creative doings, schools, colleges, friends, and filmmakers

Screams By The Sea | 2 days of events, screenings, and celebrations of alternative culture Screams By The Sea sees indie cinema alive and well in Dorset, with two days of events, screenings, and celebrations of alternative culture

I Wish You Could See Me | music and images to connect and remember The music video for I Wish You Could See Me by Leona Whitfield takes in all her grandfather's favourite places.

Fill your mind and your bookshelf | Cleanin’ Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters Cleanin' Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters is the immensely pick-up-able book behind the documentary - now in paperback

Cinema Rediscovered | 70s gems for 10th birthday edition Cinema Rediscovered will dive into the 1970s for a selection of classic films and lost gems for its 10th birthday edition

Green Screen | season of hot environmental docs in Plymouth Plymouth Arts Cinema is hosting their Green Screen strand, a dedicated series of screenings focused on environmental and social issues

D&CFilm Emerging Film Fund 2026 | Now open of applications Filmmakers based in Devon or Cornwall can apply now to pitch your short idea for the D&CFilm Emerging Film Fund 2026

Horror awards | indie horror success for the South West British Horror Studio announces winners of inaugural awards season, marking major growth for UK independent horror

Scream Queens | Horror voices in the South West are so strong Scream Queens created an opportunity for genre-focused filmmakers to deep dive into their horror vibe for fresh new scripts

In the Grip of Terror | chills linger with the stylish return of Amicus In the Grip of Terror sees a bold and stylish return of famed horror film house Amicus, staring Cornwall's Megan Tremethick

Howlsalva Gwav | a journey to the magical folk reality of Montol Montol is the Penzance Winter Solstice celebration. New film Howlsavla Gwav takes you on a journey as worlds and people intertwine

Silver Screen | film, heritage and community storytelling Plymouth Arts Cinema has been awarded National Lottery funding to deliver Silver Screen project with Fotonow

The Mesmer | psychological horror a battle between bad and worse The Mesmer enters the hypnotic world of vulnerability, faith and those who would exploit those who trust. Director Sam Beamish tells more

“We’ve got a good community” | Contact Darkroom | The Contact Darkroom has a darkroom and colour processor to get hands on and support the South West creative doers

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End of year showcase | We Animate on Tues We Animate on Tues animators had an unexpected light show at their festive get-together - one that was projected onto Exeter city walls

If you don’t make stuff, you don’t learn | Andy Blithe on his filmmaking Andy Blithe is a filmmaker who doesn't mess about - he doesn't have time. Story, creative problem-solving and innovation are key

Paignton Picture House | restoration boost from Historic England Restoration of the Paignton Picture House in Torbay gets £675,246 from Historic England for the survival of its unique architectural character

DxC | online film fest celebrates regional filmmakers The DxC online film festival celebrates regional filmmakers and is free to watch online. But be quick before Saint Nick

South West Working-Class Producers’ Forum open for applications BFI NETWORK SW’s Working-Class Producers’ Forum is open to producers based in the South West who are, well, working class

May the earth lie light upon thee | cemetery is a living environment Bryony Gillard's film May the earth lie light upon thee takes in the environment and emotions of a Plymouth cemetery

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Rose of Nevada | South West fans promised advanced viewings of Mark Jenkin’s new feature www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/27/r...

Penny Serenade | emotional classic from home-grown superstar www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/26/p...

Animating Devon one dot at a time www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/25/a...

Story and memory rooted within landscape | Lara Fullalove www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/21/s...

Screen Cornwall | £2.5m production fund to boost film and TV www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/20/s...

Lost in Lullabies | magical, musical quest for the secret of the perfect lullaby www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/12/l...

French Film Festival | From Paris to the Pyrenees www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/11/f...

Ghosts of Alderney – Hitler's Islands of Slaves | new evidence of Nazi atrocities uncovered www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/06/g...

The Witcher | Cornwall welcomes Hollywood stars www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/05/t...

National survey launched to tackle skills gaps in the UK screen industries www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/04/n...

Bugonia | Lanthimos serves up comedy, conspiracies and tragedy www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/04/b...

Indie, innovative, welcoming | 10 years of Studio 74 www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/11/03/i...

The Breakwater | loss, life and how things change www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/10/31/t...

‘You just have to believe and push forward’ | Laurie Blayney on Hector’s Proclamation www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/10/31/y...

The Thing With Feathers | read no further… just watch it www.devon-cornwall-film.co.uk/2025/10/30/t...