INDUSTRY DAY
Thursday 20th Nov

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20.11.24 | 12.30 - late THE POLY
This year at the Cornwall Film Festival, we are focusing on the evolving relationship between audiences and producers, reflecting the shifting dynamics between viewers, creators, and makers in today’s landscape. We have invited a professional industry panel to discuss the most pressing issues, pannel + Q&A
You are invited to a range of networking, talks, screenings & mixers. This ticket includes 3 screenings
12.00 Mixer Lunch
12.30 pm FRESH
2.30 pm Shorts to features
3.45 pm Two Short Nights Film Fund
4.15 pm Mixer in the Bar
5.15 pm Our Land Preview with Director Q&A
8 pm Best of the West

PUB QUIZ
7:30 PM | WEDNESDAY 12.11.25 | THE LOUNGE, FALMOUTH
Calling all movie masterminds. Put your movie knowledge to the test! This event is being run as a fundraiser for The Cornwall Film Festival. Bring friends or join a team. This is a fun evening with music, picture and general knowledge rounds.
Palacio Lounge | The Moor | Falmouth | TR11 3QA

THE CUTTING ROOM
6:00 – 7:30pm | MONDAY 10.11.24 | ONLINE | FREE
This session offers an overview of the writing process from a film and culture writer’s perspective, exploring what to include in a film review and how to analyse a film’s technical and thematic elements. Participants will also learn how to tailor language, tone, and message to suit different audiences — from filmmakers to filmgoers.
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MIXER LUNCH TIME
NETWORKING | THURSDAY 20.11.24 | THE POLY BAR
This event is tailored for screen industry professionals based in Cornwall. Whether you're early in your career, experienced, or an expert in the Film, TV or CreateTec sector, this is a great chance to engage with peers and expand your network.
The Poly | 24 Church Street | Falmouth | TR11 3EG

PRODUCING IN FOCUS
2:30 PM | THURSDAY 20.11.25 | THE POLY
Rebecca Wolff is one of Britain’s most exciting producers, working across documentary, experimental and drama. Founder of the CE50-recognised Grasp The Nettle Films, she has built a reputation for bold, distinctive storytelling that bridges the independent and international film worlds. She continues to champion innovative, auteur-driven projects and emerging talent across the UK. If you want to learn about producing, you won't get a better insight!
The Poly, Church street , Falmouth

LUKE HAGEN
2-SHORT NIGHTS COMMISSION
3.45-4.45PM | THURSDAY 20.11.25 | THE POLY
Luke is the Digital Programme Coordinator at Exeter Phoenix, responsible for programming and administering digital and film skills training, overseeing and executive producing an annual short film commission scheme and supporting and facilitating regional filmmaking. In this session, we will see some examples and hear about the fund.
The Poly, Church street , Falmouth

OUR LAND Q&A
5:15 PM | THURSDAY 20.11.25 | THE POLY
Director Orban Wallace will discuss the development & process of his work. Through organised ‘mass trespass’ events, the Right to Roam movement seeks to expand public access to nature — but soon finds itself in conflict with England’s powerful landowners.
OUR LAND | Dir Orban Wallace | 2025 | 1h 29 mins | English | Doc | 12A
The Poly, Church Street , Falmouth

PARTY ON
9 - 1 AM | SATURDAY 22.11.25 | CHINTZ
The Fest team will move to The Full Brazilian after The Thing With Feathers screening - DJ Karl Phillips (Verdant, Black Cat, SourceFM) returns with an evening of purely Brazilian and adjacent afro-latin, dancefloor flavours to keep you moving between
The Chintz, The Dental Surgery Old Brewery Yard, Falmouth TR11 2BY, UK

CANVA WORKSHOP
9:30 – 12:30 | 26.11.25 | IntoBodmin, 10 LOWER BORE ST, BODMIN, PL31 2JX
Create designs using Canva from social media posts to flyers, posters and pamphlets. It is a quick way to produce professional-looking graphic content, and this half-day session will guide you through the basics of how to use it.
10 Lower Bore St, Bodmin, PL31 2JX

LITTLE WHITE LIES
5:00– 6:30pm | THURSDAY 27.11.25 | ONLINE | £5
In this session, Hannah Strong shares insights on building a successful career as a freelance film writer. Drawing on her experience at Little White Lies, she explores how to find your unique voice in film journalism and adapt your writing for both print and digital audiences.
ONLINE > Pay What you Can ticket
INDUSTRY FOCUS 2025:
PRODUCING
EXPLORING THE ART AND BUSINESS OF SCREEN PRODUCTION
At Cornwall Film Festival 2025, our annual Industry Focus shines a spotlight on the vital and often misunderstood role of the Producer. Whether you're working in short films, feature narratives, factual TV, or digital platforms, producing sits at the heart of the screen industry. This year’s focus explores all facets of producing—from development and financing, to production logistics, distribution strategy, and creative leadership. Through talks, panels, roundtables, and networking, we’ll be lifting the curtain on what it really takes to get a story from script to screen.
WHAT'S ON
Lifelong Learning week
3–7th November 2025
Creative Careers Month
November
Community week
10-16th November 2025
2025 IntoFilm Schools Festival
11-28th November
BFI Blockbuster season Too Much
A Season Of Melodrama
Previews week at The Poly Falmouth
17th - 22nd November 2025
OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS


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