Cornwall Film Festival 2026 Supporters, funders, venues & partners page Cornwall Film Festival is made possible through the generous support of our funders, partners and sponsors.Their support helps us bring outstanding independent film to Cornwall, develop new creative talent and ensure more people can experience and participate in film culture. Thank you for making CFF possible. STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - OUR SUPPORTERS, FUNDERS & PARTNERS Cornwall Film Festival is made possible through the generous support of our funders, partners and sponsors.Their support helps us bring outstanding independent film to Cornwall, develop new creative talent and ensure more people can experience and participate in film culture. Thank you for making CFF possible. OUR SUPPORTERS LAY’S AUCTIONEERS Specialising in antiques, fine art and collectables since 1978, Lay’s Auctioneers is based in Penzance and brings expert knowledge and a passion for remarkable objects to buyers and sellers in Cornwall and beyond. Visit Lay’s Auctioneers CORNWALL HIDEAWAYS Cornwall Hideaways offers a hand-picked collection of holiday cottages across Cornwall, from coastal escapes to countryside retreats. With local knowledge and properties throughout the county, they help visitors discover the very best of Cornwall. Visit Cornwall Hideaways FIVE RIVERS FOSTERING Five Rivers provides fostering services across Cornwall, supporting foster carers to make a lasting difference to children and young people. Their local teams provide personalised, professional support throughout the fostering journey. Visit Five Rivers Fostering MERLIN CINEMAS For a big-screen night out or something a little different, Merlin Cinemas brings films and live entertainment to local audiences. Visit Merlin Cinemas ANN’S PASTIES Ann’s Pasties makes traditional Cornish pasties from a family recipe passed down through generations, using ingredients from local suppliers. They also cater for events, so there’s pasty power for gatherings big and small. Visit Ann's Pasties OUR FUNDERS BFI FILM AUDIENCE NETWORK SOUTH WEST BFI Film Audience Network supports a thriving and inclusive film exhibition sector, helping audiences across the South West discover a broader range of independent and international cinema and supporting organisations to develop accessible, adventurous film programmes. Visit BFI Film Audience Network South West THE NATIONAL LOTTERY HERITAGE FUND he National Lottery Heritage Fund is the UK’s largest funder of heritage, supporting projects that connect people and communities with the stories, places and heritage that matter to them. Its support helps Mor Media preserve, explore and share Cornwall’s stories. Visit The National Lottery Heritage Fund FALMOUTH BID Falmouth BID brings businesses together to support and promote Falmouth as a vibrant destination to live, work and visit. Its support helps Cornwall Film Festival contribute to the town’s cultural life and bring audiences into Falmouth. Visit Falmouth BID FEAST CORNWALL FEAST supports artists and communities across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to create inspiring cultural experiences, bringing people together through high-quality arts and opportunities to participate in creativity Visit FEAST Cornwall PEOPLE’S POSTCODE LOTTERY Players of People’s Postcode Lottery help fund thousands of charities and good causes, supporting organisations that strengthen communities and create positive change. This vital support helps Mor Media widen access to film, creativity and cultural experiences in Cornwall. Visit People’s Postcode Lottery OUR VENUES & PARNERS

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Cornwall Film Festival 2026 Programme Feature films from around the globe. See all the screenings at this year's edition of the Cornwall Film Festival. STEP INTO THE FRAME AND EXPERIENCE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories. BOOK TICKETS FEATURE FILMS 16-22ND NOV THE POLY, FALMOUTH TENDER LOVING CARE 7:30 PM | SATURDAY 21ST NOV | THE POLY Mike Leigh returns with a funny, compassionate portrait of friendship, family and the people whose jobs revolve around caring for others. Starring Kate O’Flynn, Alice Bailey Johnson, Marion Bailey and Paul Jesson, TENDER LOVING CARE finds warmth, humour and humanity in the complications of ordinary life.. Dir Mike Leigh | UK | 2026 | 1hr 47mins | Comedy / Drama | CFF15 Special Presentaion of CFF's Patron BOOK TICKETS I SEE BUILDINGS FALL LIKE LIGHTNING 7:30 PM | MONDAY 16TH NOV | THE POLY Clio Barnard returns with her fifth feature, bringing her distinctive eye for place, class and complicated human relationships to an ensemble story about five childhood friends approaching 30. Dir Clio Barnard | 2026 | 1h 49min | English | Drama BOOK TICKETS WILD HORSE NINE 5 PM | MONDAY 15TH NOV | THE POLY Martin McDonagh reunites with Sam Rockwell for a darkly comic thriller starring John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi, Tom Waits and Parker Posey. Expect razor-sharp dialogue, moral complications and a very strange trip to paradise. Dir Martin McDonagh | UK / USA / Chile | 2026 | 1hr 58mins | Comedy / Drama / Thriller | CFF15 BOOK TICKETS LA BOLA NEGRA 5 PM | TUESDAY 17TH NOV | THE POLY Spanish-language queer epic explores the intertwined lives of three men. An epic tale showing the connectivity from the Spanish Civil War and stretching through the present day, three lives intimately linked by sexuality and desire, pain, and legacy. Dir Javier Calvo & Javier Ambrossi | Spain / France | 2025 | 2hrs 35mins | Drama / LGBTQI+ | CFF15 BOOK TICKETS JOSEPHINE 7:30PM | TUESDAY 17TH NOV | THE POLY A powerful drama explores childhood, trauma and the limits of parental protection through the eyes of a family whose sense of security has suddenly been shattered. Starring Gemma Chan and Channing Tatum Dir Beth de Araújo | 2026 | 1h 54min | English | Drama / Thriller | CFF15 BOOK TICKETS AMERICAN DOCTOR 7:30PM | WEDNESDAY 18TH NOV | THE POLY Oscar nominated director, Poh Si Teng’s first full-feature documentary chronicles the experiences of three American physicians who travel to Gaza to treat casualties wounded in the Israeli- Palestenian conflict. In an attempt to confront Americans about the consequences of their actions – or inactions, Poh Si Teng reaches for a genre with mass popular appeal: the medical drama. Dir. Poh Si Teng | 2026 | 1hr 33mins | Documentary | USA / Palestine / Malaysia / Qatar / Denmark English & Arabic with English subtitles |CFF15 BOOK TICKETS WE, THE HATED 5PM | THURSDAY 19TH NOV | THE POLY How far would you go for something you believed in, and what would you be prepared to lose? Taking audiences inside story of Just Stop Oil, one of the most divisive protest movements in recent British history. As protests become increasingly controversial and the authorities respond, the activists must weigh the personal cost of their actions against what they see as the potentially catastrophic consequences of doing nothing. Dir Rich Felgate | UK | 2026 | 1hr 29mins | CFF15 BOOK TICKETS ONLY WHAT WE CARRY 7:30 PM | FRIDAY 20TH NOV | THE POLY Jamie Adams’ intimate drama brings together Sofia Boutella, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Simon Pegg, Lizzy McAlpine and Quentin Tarantino in a story of love, creativity, memory and the emotional baggage we carry with us. When dancer Charlotte returns home to Normandy with her sister, a reunion with her former choreographer brings old insecurities and long-buried truths back to the surface. Dir Jamie Adams | UK / France | 2026 | 1hr 31mins | Comedy / Drama | CFF15 Film premiere LIVE Director Q&A BOOK TICKETS GLORIOUS SUMMER 5 PM | FRIDAY 20TH NOV | THE POLY Imagine a world where summer never ends, every desire is fulfilled, and responsibility is a thing of the past. But beneath the dazzling sunshine and picture-perfect surroundings, something darker is stirring. Three women develop a secret language of touch and begin rehearsing increasingly disturbing rituals, their growing desire for freedom threatens to unravel the illusion. A First feature from Polish directing duo Helena Ganjalyan & Bartosz Szpak, winner of the SXSW 2025 Special Jury Award. GLORIOUS SUMMER | Dir Helena Ganjalyan & Bartosz Szpak | Poland | 2025 | 1hr 28mins | Polish with English subtitles| Drama / Sci-Fi / Psychological Thriller | CFF18 BOOK TICKETS HOPE 9:45 PM | FRIDAY 2OTH NOV | THE POLY In a remote South Korean village, reports of a mysterious creature send the local police and residents into the mountains. But the hunters soon become the hunted. From Na Hong-jin, director of THE WAILING, comes an audacious sci-fi action thriller where monster movie, black comedy and spectacular action collide. Starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung and Hoyeon alongside Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Taylor Russell Dir Na Hong-jin | South Korea | 2026 | 2hrs 37mins | Sci-Fi / Action / Thriller | 15 BOOK TICKETS SURROUND SOUND: THE STORIES OF MOVIE MUSIC 12 PM | SATURDAY 21ST NOV | THE POLY Film critic Mark Kermode and radio producer Jenny Nelson will take a lively trip through the music of the movies, sharing favourite scores, unexpected choices, behind-the-scenes stories and a few strong opinions, accompanied by music extracts along the way. Followed by a book signing. LIVE Intro + Music + Book Signing Suitable for all ages BOOK TICKETS THE DEBUT 2:30 PM | SATURDAY 21ST NOV | THE POLY CFFestival favourite Jessie Eisenberg returns. When shy, unassuming housewife Mona Friedman is unexpectedly cast in a tiny role in a local community theatre production, she discovers a world she never knew she needed. Mona throws herself into acting with increasingly ferocious commitment, becoming determined to protect the artistic integrity of her decidedly marginal role. The Debut turns the backstage politics, oversized egos and glorious absurdity of community theatre into a warm and sharply observed comedy about creativity and reinvention. Starring Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey & Jesse Eisenberg himself. Dir Jesse Eisenberg | USA | 2026 | 1hr 45mins | Comedy / Drama | CFF12A BOOK TICKETS FATHERLAND 5 PM | SATURDAY 21ST NOV | THE POLY In 1949, German writer Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika embark on a road trip across a Germany in ruins, from US-dominated Frankfurt to Soviet-controlled Weimar. From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski, the visionary director of Ida and Cold War, comes Fatherland, a breathtakingly beautiful black-and-white drama starring Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler. A powerful journey through memory, guilt and divided loyalties. Dir. Paweł Pawlikowski | Poland / Germany / Italy / France | 2026 | 1hr 22mins | German, English, French & Russian with English subtitles | Historical Drama | CFF12A BOOK TICKETS ROCKY 12 PM | SUNDAY 22ND NOV | THE POLY Rocky is far more than a boxing film. Written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, this enduring classic follows small-time boxer Rocky Balboa as he is given one improbable shot at the world heavyweight title. Featuring Bill Conti's iconic score and some of cinema's most unforgettable moments, Rocky remains a powerful story of resilience, love and self-belief. This special screening is followed by Rocky at 50, a discussion exploring the film's enduring legacy and the evolution of the cinematic underdog. Dir. John G. Avildsen | 1976 | 1h 59min | English | Drama / Sport / Classic | PG BOOK TICKETS BUGBOY 2:30 PM | SUNDAY 22ND NOV | THE POLY Shy 16-year-old George finds connecting with people difficult. Following his parents’ painful divorce, he retreats into the tiny, intricate world of insects and forms an unlikely bond with a cricket named Isabella. A CFF Director’s Pick from Sheffield DocFest 2026 "Funny, affectionate and refreshingly small-scale, this is a film about paying attention to other people, yourself and, occasionally, to the creatures crawling around under your feet. " A giant hug of a film" Louise Fox Dir Lucas Paleocrassas | 2026 | 1h 28min | Greek | Documentary | English subtitles | 12A BOOK TICKETS THE EDUCATION OF JANE CUMMING 5:15 PM | SUNDAY 22ND NOV | THE POLY One accusation threatens two women’s fight for independence set in Edinburgh in 1810. Two governesses realise their dream of opening a school for girls, offering them a rare chance at an independent life. Based on true events, Sophie Heldman’s beautifully made period drama explores prejudice, reputation and the cost of surviving in a strict and unforgiving society, and stars Flora Nicholson, Clare Dunne, Mia Tharia and Fiona Shaw. Dir Sophie Heldman | UK / Germany / Switzerland | 2026 | 1hr 54mins | Drama / LGBTQI+ | CFF15 BOOK TICKETS CFF ON TOUR DEREK VS DEREK 6:30 PM | FRIDAY 13TH NOV | MABE VILLAGE HALL One is an advocate for intensive farming; the other is giving his entire farm over to nature, rewilding it into an oasis for wildlife. Tempers fray, wild animals escape, and the land between them is transformed, all while the two Dereks butt heads over what the English countryside should look like and who gets to decide. The tension between rewilding and traditional agriculture has never felt more urgent, and the film finds its way into that conversation through a neighbourly dispute that just happens to share a name on both sides of the fence. Dir James Dawson | 2026 | 1h 28min | United Kingdom | Documentary | English | 15 BOOK TICKETS NO TREES, NO SEAS 8 PM | FRIDAY 13TH NOV | THE POLY A surfer's search for what is killing our seas leads him deep into the forest – and to an ancient truth: that the key to healing our seas lies on the land. No Trees No Seas is a feature-length documentary revealing the hidden connections between trees and seas, and how bringing back our woodlands could be one of the most powerful things we can do to restore nature, both on land and at sea. Plus Q&A with Sam Bleakley and others - More details soon! Screened in partnership with The Poly NO TREES, NO SEAS | Dir James Stuart | 2026 | 100 mins | Documentary | UK | CFF15 BOOK TICKETS BUG BOY 7 PM | MONDAY 9TH NOV | THE RITZ, PZ Shy 16-year-old George finds connecting with people difficult. Following his parents’ painful divorce, he retreats into the tiny, intricate world of insects and forms an unlikely bond with a cricket named Isabella. A CFF Director’s Pick from Sheffield DocFest 2026 "Funny, affectionate and refreshingly small-scale, this is a film about paying attention to other people, yourself and, occasionally, to the creatures crawling around under your feet. " A giant hug of a film" Louise Fox A special screening in partnership with Penwith Film Society at their new home, The Ritz, Penzance. Stay for a drink, meet fellow film lovers? Movie Magic cards are valid for this screenings! Dir Lucas Paleocrassas | 2026 | 1h 28min | Greek | Documentary | English subtitles | 12A BOOK TICKETS ULTIMATE THUNDER 2 PM | SATURDAY 7TH NOV | WTW PLAZA TRURO (AD, CS) A joyful, loud and big-hearted documentary about six musicians making their mark on the punk scene. Five members of the Leeds-based band have learning disabilities, Down syndrome or autism, and their raw, fully improvised gigs have earned them a growing following. A funny, defiant celebration of friendship, resilience and the power of making noise together. Winner of the Sheffield DocFest 2026 Audience Award ULTIMATE THUNDER | Dir Ben G. Brown | UK | 2026 | 1hr 38mins | Documentary | CFF12A BOOK TICKETS FUN STUFF THE FILM PUB QUIZ 7:30 PM | WEDNESDAY 11.11.26 | 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. £2.50 per person or £15 per team of 6 Palacio Lounge | The Moor | Falmouth | TR11 3QA BOOK TICKETS DROP THE NEEDLE 7 - 10 PM | TUESDAY 10.11.26 | UNDERLAND BAR | FALMOUTH Film Scores Vinyl Night : Bring along a favourite film soundtrack on vinyl and share the music that stayed with you beyond the screen. From iconic scores and cult soundtracks to unexpected discoveries, drop the needle, turn up the volume and celebrate movie music together in a relaxed analogue listening session. The Chintz Bar & Underland Music Old Brewery Yard, Falmouth TR11 2BY PAY WHAT YOU CAN MAKING MOVES + MOVIES FILM MIXER NETWORKING | COMING SOON Join female and non-binary filmmakers, storytellers, festival guests and creatives for an inspiring opportunity to mix, mingle and make new connections. Presented in partnership with Making Moves + Movies 2026 Mixers & Meetups, this welcoming event is a chance to share ideas, spark collaborations and celebrate our vibrant filmmaking community. Moth & Moon Pub | 31 Killigrew St | Falmouth | TR11 3PW RESERVE TICKETS SHORT FILMS THROUGH OUT THE FESTIVAL JUMP to the dedicated page for all our celebrated short film programmes. @The Poly INTERMISSION (EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS) Wed 18th Nov 5pm BEST OF THE WEST (REGIONAL SHORTS) Tues 19th Nov 7.30 pm BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE & NON-NARRATIVE SHORTS Friday 20th 10.30 am BEST UK SHORTS Fri 20th 12.30 pm FRESH (STUDENT SHORTS) Fri 20th Nov 2.30 pm @Salt Arts CIC Saltash BEST OF THE WEST | SHORT FILM SHORTLISTERS Fri 4th Dec 7.30pm SEE PROGRAMME SOON SEE YOUNG PEOPLE'S PROGRAMME INDUSTRY DAY 19.11.26 | 9AM - 5:30PM | THE POLY | FALMOUTH Cornwall Film Festival’s Industry Day brings together emerging and established filmmakers with industry organisations, funders, producers and practitioners for a packed programme of conversations, practical insight, bookable 1-to-1 meetings and networking. Your INDUSTRY DAY PASS+ includes networking brunch and lunch, access to all four sessions and INDUSTRY SURGERIES, plus two festival tickets for £45, £35 for students. Individual sessions can be booked separately for £15, but INDUSTRY SURGERIES are exclusively available to PASS+ holders. If you're super busy and can't commit to a session or a whole day, join us for a networking lunch. Places are limited READ MORE BOOK INDUSTRY PASS+ SUPPORTED BY STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD -

Booking Page for all Cornwall Film Festival 2025 Screenings DIARY & TICKETS TICKET INFO GREAT FILMS. GREAT PRICES. MORE CINEMA FOR EVERYONE. CORNWALL FILM FESTIVAL 2026 | TICKETS & PASSES We know times are tough, and we believe everyone should be able to experience great cinema on the big screen. That's why we're keeping our standard ticket prices the same as last year, with affordable concessions, Pay What You Can screenings and great-value Film Passes to help you enjoy more of the festival for less. From award-winning international cinema and exciting new discoveries to exclusive previews and brilliant short films, there's something for everyone at Cornwall Film Festival 2026. STANDARD FILM TICKETS General admission: £8 | Seniors: £7 | Under 25s & concessions: £5 No increase on last year's standard ticket prices! SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENINGS Be among the first to see two highly anticipated films on the big screen: TENDER LOVING CARE | Dir Mike Leigh ONLY WHAT WE CARRY | Dir Jamie Adams General admission: £12.50 | Seniors: £9 | Under 25s & concessions: £8 SHORT FILMS | PAY WHAT YOU CAN Discover the next generation of filmmaking talent! All our short film programmes are Pay What You Can, starting from just £2. With 54 shortlisted short films from Cornwall, the UK and around the world, it's your chance to discover extraordinary stories, emerging talent and bold new filmmaking. LOVE FILM? SAVE WITH A FESTIVAL PASS! Want to see more? Our 3 Film and 5 Film Passes offer even better value, with special prices for under 25s. 3 FILM PASS | General: £22 | Under 25s: £12 5 FILM PASS | General: £35 | Under 25s: £18 Choose your favourite feature films, explore the programme and make the most of festival week at The Poly, Falmouth. Passes are valid for eligible feature films, subject to availability. Special preview supplements may apply. BIG SCREEN CINEMA SHOULD BE FOR EVERYONE Whether you're a lifelong film lover, discovering independent cinema for the first time or simply looking for a great night out, we'd love to welcome you. Please NOTE that booking links may vary depending on the venues, and some cinema ticket incentives, such as Movie Magic & WTW Cinemas Membership Card, apply to venues. Booking fees are extra to ticket prices and also vary by supplier. EXPLORE THE PROGRAMME & BOOK YOUR TICKETS STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD -

Industry Events at the Cornwall Film Festival 2026 Cornwall Film Festival’s Industry Day on Thursday 19th November brings together emerging and established filmmakers with industry organisations, funders, producers and practitioners for a packed programme of conversations, practical insight, bookable 1-to-1 meetings and networking. INDUSTRY & FILMMAKER EVENTS PROGRAMME INDUSTRY DAY 19.11.26 | 9 - 5.30 THE POLY | FALMOUTH Cornwall Film Festival’s Industry Day brings together emerging and established filmmakers with industry organisations, funders, producers and practitioners for a packed programme of conversations, practical insight, bookable 1-to-1 meetings and networking. Your INDUSTRY DAY PASS+ includes networking brunch and lunch, access to all four sessions and INDUSTRY SURGERIES, plus two festival tickets for £45, £35 for students. Individual sessions can be booked separately for £15, but INDUSTRY SURGERIES are exclusively available to PASS+ holders. If you're super busy and can't commit to a session or a whole day, join us for a networking lunch. Places are limited. BOOK INDUSTRY PASS+ BOOK INDUSTRY PASS+ STUDENT #01 Welcome 9-9.50am FILMMAKERS BRUNCH & WELCOME Start the day over coffee, tea and pastries. Meet fellow filmmakers and industry guests, followed by a welcome from Cornwall Film Festival and an introduction to the day. Included in Industry Pass + BOOK INDUSTRY PASS+ BOOK INDUSTRY PASS+ STUDENT #02 SESSION 10-10.50am MADE IN CORNWALL Hear from Cornish filmmakers forging careers in the British film industry. How is filmmaking in Cornwall changing? What are the challenges of building a career from the region, and what new opportunities are there to make work and get involved? Chris Morris, Filmmaker Denzil Monk, Producer Laura Giles, Screen Cornwall HOST: Mia Bays BOOK SESSION 2 BOOK INDUSTRY PASSES+ #02 SESSION 11-11.50am FUNDING What’s currently being funded and what’s not? How is the film funding landscape changing, and how can filmmakers stay on top of new opportunities? Hear from funders, producers, filmmakers and industry organisations about developing and financing work. Jess Wheeler, BFI South West Demi Taylor, Approaching Lines Jane Ray, Cat Flap Media HOST: Clare Tavernor BOOK SESSION 3 BOOK INDUSTRY PASSES+ #LUNCH 12-1.30pm FILMMAKERS MEET & MINGLE Time to continue conversations, meet other delegates and connect with speakers over lunch and refreshments. Buffet lunch with veg and vegan options. BOOK NETWORKING LUNCH BOOK INDUSTRY PASSES+ #03 SESSION 1.30-2.20pm MAKE IT. MIA BAYS IN DISCUSSION Oscar-winning Mia Bays, Creative Lead for the new Dogma 25 UK movement, formerly Director of the BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund, Oct 21-Oct 26, discusses current challenges and opportunities for low-budget indie British films. A practical conversation about making ambitious films with the resources you have, and ensuring they find an audience. From creative problem-solving and smart production choices to festivals, distribution, sales and alternative routes to audiences, this session explores how filmmakers can think creatively at every stage of a film’s journey. We’ll look at how constraints can fuel creativity, how to build distribution into your thinking from the outset, and what filmmakers can do to give their work a meaningful life beyond its first screening. HOST: Louise Fox BOOK SESSION 3 BOOK INDUSTRY PASSES+ #04 SESSION 2.30 - 3.20pm CAREER SUPPORT There’s a lot of support available across the UK film industry, but how do you find what’s right for you? Hear from organisations working across talent development, training and career progression, and discover opportunities that could help you take your next step. Farah Abushwesha, BAFTA Rocliffe Rachel Castell, BIFA Laura Giles, Screen Cornwall HOST: Claire Peate BOOK SESSON 4 BOOK INDUSTRY PASS+ #05 SESSION 3.30 - 5.30pm INDUSTRY SURGERIES & NETWORKING Finish the day by making connections. Bookable small tables. Industry surgeries and meetings with visiting industry professionals and organisations offer the chance to discuss your work, projects, career development and next steps. Alongside these sessions, informal networking will bring filmmakers, speakers and organisations together in a relaxed setting. BOOK INDUSTRY PASS+ BOOK INDUSTRY PASSES+ Industry Day Pass+ bursaries We want everyone to feel welcome at Cornwall Film Festival’s Industry Day, and we don’t want cost to be the reason you can’t join us. We have a limited number of bursaries available to help with ticket and travel costs. If some financial support would make it possible for you to attend, please get in touch. You don’t need to make a complicated application, just tell us a little about yourself and what support would help. We particularly encourage early-career filmmakers, freelancers and people who have traditionally faced barriers to entering or progressing in the screen industries to contact us. We’d love to have you there. Applications close on November 09, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Apply here > SPEAKER INDUSTRY PROFILES Christopher Morris, Director, Film Producer With over twenty years’ experience at the BBC in documentary filmmaking, Christopher has also worked as an academic, including as Director at the School of Film & Television at Falmouth University, and as a story consultant. He has won numerous awards for his work from BAFTA, RTS and international awarding bodies. Claire Peate, Industry Day Lead Scriptwriter and novelist Claire Peate won BAFTA Rocliffe for her first film The Colour Room (Sky Cinema). She has four published novels and is in paid development on two feature films. Demi Taylor, Co-Founder, Approaching Lines Productions Demi is a writer and award-winning filmmaker, and Director of the London Surf/Film Festival. She produced the multi-award-winning documentary The Big Sea and has written numerous books on surfing and travel. Denzil Monk, Film Producer, Founder/CEO of Bosena Production Co. Denzil produced Mark Jenkin’s films Rose of Nevada and Enys Men and heads up Bosena Films in Penzance. A Bard of Gorsedh Kernow, Denzil cares deeply about our impacts on people and the planet and believes filmmaking can be a regenerative cultural practice. Farah Abushwesha, Founder, BAFTA Rocliffe Farah Abushwesha is a BAFTA-nominated Irish-Libyan producer, writer and founder of BAFTA Rocliffe. She produces distinctive, filmmaker-led stories with strong international potential, championing underrepresented voices across film and television. Jane Ray, Founder, Cat Flap Media Jane is an award-winning documentary and factual programme maker. After almost 30 years at the BBC, Jane founded Cat Flap Media in 2015, focusing on production and compliance, and offering consultancy and industry training. Jess Wheeler, Talent Executive, BFI Hub South West BFI Hub South West, based in Bristol, supports the region’s filmmaking talent at the start of their careers with a package of production funding, training and mentoring. Jess is an independent producer with a background in stop-motion animation. Laura Giles, Managing Director, Screen Cornwall Laura set up Screen Cornwall in 2019 and also works as a producer of short and long-form content through her company Storm Force Films. She is a creative industries representative on Cornwall Council’s Economic Forum. Louise Fox, Director, Mor Media Charity Louise leads Mor Media, delivering the annual Cornwall Film Festival as well as a year-round programme bringing film and TV to Cornwall. Mor Media has branched out into production, developing a slate with talent in the county. Mia Bays, Producer, Creative Lead Dogma UK With over 30 years of experience, Mia has been an Oscar-winning producer, distributor and passionate advocate for inclusivity and artistic vision in filmmaking. Known for her commitment to championing underrepresented voices, she is Creative Lead for the new Dogma UK movement and formerly Director of the BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund. Rachael Castell, Learning and Development Producer, BIFA Rachael is the Producer of BIFA Springboard, the British Independent Film Awards’ pioneering programme designed to support writers, directors and producers to continue and develop their careers after producing a first feature. Listed alphabetically by first name FUN STUFF THE FILM PUB QUIZ 7:30 PM | WEDNESDAY 11.11.26 | 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. £2.50 per person or £15 per team of 6 Palacio Lounge | The Moor | Falmouth | TR11 3QA BOOK TICKETS DROP THE NEEDLE 7:00 - 10 PM | TUESDAY 10.11.26 | UNDERLAND BAR | FALMOUTH Film Scores Vinyl Night : Bring along a favourite film soundtrack on vinyl and share the music that stayed with you beyond the screen. From iconic scores and cult soundtracks to unexpected discoveries, drop the needle, turn up the volume and celebrate movie music together in a relaxed analogue listening session. The Chintz Bar & Underland Music Old Brewery Yard, Falmouth TR11 2BY PAY WHAT YOU CAN WOMEN MAKE FILM MIXER NETWORKING | COMING SOON Join filmmakers, storytellers, festival guests and creatives to mix and mingle at CFF WMF 2026 mixers and meetups. Connect, collaborate, and celebrate the filmmaking community. Moth & Moon Pub | 31 Killigrew St | Falmouth | TR11 3PW BOOK TICKETS SHORT FILMS THROUGH OUT NOVEMBER JUMP to the dedciacte page for all our cleebrated short film porgrammes. Dir. Various | 2025 | 20mins | International | CFF18 Various venues SEE PROGRAMME CRAFT SKILL FOCUS 2026: SOUND EXPLORING THE ART AND BUSINESS OF SCREEN PRODUCTION At Cornwall Film Festival 2026, our annual Craft Skill Focus turns up the volume on SOUND & SOUND DESIGN, exploring the creative and technical craft that shapes how we experience stories on screen. From location recording and dialogue to Foley, sound editing, mixing and music, we’ll go behind the scenes with the people who create the sound of cinema through talks, panels, practical sessions, 1-2-1s and networking. READ MORE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD -

Cornwall Film Festival 2026 Key Dates All the key dates and information for Cornwall Film Festival 2026. Industry Day, Programme, Short films, Feature films, extra events, Industry Pro, Accreditation & bursary application links. STEP INTO THE FRAME Cornwall Film Festival 2026 Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories. KEY DATES 2026 Festival dates 26th International Cornwall Film Festival 2nd November – 29th November 2026 Previews week: 16-22nd November, The Poly Falmouth On Tour: The Film Festival across Cornwall 7-29th Film Festival North Programme launch CFF 2026 First Release: 9th September Programme schedule live Ticket sales Early mailing list ticket release: 1st October Public sale: OPEN Festival special galas Industry sale: 1st October: OPEN Industry dates Pro Days 2026 Film Industry Focus, Thursday 19th November, The Poly, Falmouth 9.30-5.30 A dedicated programme for filmmakers and screen professionals, bringing together talks, panels, practical sessions, industry surgeries and networking with leading voices from across film and television. Industry Day Pass+ Bursary applications Submissions Opening Date: December 1, 2025 Super Early Deadline: January 2, 2026 Earlybird Deadline: February 20, 2026 Regular Deadline: March 20, 2026 Midway Deadline: May 22, 2026 Late Deadline: July 24, 2026 Final Deadline: September 6, 2026 Notification Date: October 12, 2026 Short film screening dates INTERMISSION (EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS) Wednesday 18th November 5 pm - The Poly BEST OF THE WEST (REGIONAL SHORTS) Tuesday 19th November 7.30 pm - The Poly BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE & NON-NARRATIVE SHORTS Friday 20th 10.30 am - The Poly BEST UK SHORTS Friday 20th 12.30 pm - The Poly FRESH (STUDENT, QUEER & FRESH APPROACHES TO FILMMAKING) Friday 20th November 2.30 pm - The Poly More regional dates and times will be announced shortly Official Selection Filmmaker Travel Support ( Responses accepted until November 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM GMT) OFFICIAL SELECTION Award winners to be announced See all the Official Selection of films from competition Accreditation Press accreditations OPEN (Responses accepted until November 08, 2026, 11:59:00 PM GMT) STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD -

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Congratulations to all the short and feature filmmakers selected for Cornwall Film Festival 2026. We’re thrilled to celebrate this year’s Official Selection, bringing together bold new voices, brilliant storytelling and filmmaking talent from Cornwall, across the UK and around the world. STEP INTO THE FRAME AND EXPERIENCE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories. BOOK TICKETS OFFICIAL SELECTION 2026 Congratulations to all the short and feature filmmakers selected for Cornwall Film Festival 2026. We’re thrilled to celebrate this year’s Official Selection, bringing together bold new voices, brilliant storytelling and filmmaking talent from Cornwall, across the UK and around the world. INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE & NON-NARRATIVE SHORTS Friday 20th 10.30 am - The Poly Programme The Enemy Directed by Andrej Chinappi Sabura Directed by Falcão Nhaga Let's Leave It Untitled Directed by Mieszko Chomka Dog and Wolf Directed by Terézia Halamová Sorrow Doesn't Sleep at Night Directed by Josefina Montino and Martín André UK SHORT FILMS BEST UK NARRATIVE & NON-NARRATIVE SHORTS Friday 20th 12.30 pm - The Poly Programme New Ground Directed by Louisa Rechenbach The Intimacy Coordinator Directed by Louisa Connolly-Burnham Bundle Directed by Carlo Milillo Deadheading Directed by Jack Hughes Pheasant Directed by Claire Heather Molloy The Pigeon Directed by Chloe Culpin BEST OF THE WEST BEST OF THE WEST (SOUTH WEST REGIONAL SHORTS) Tuesday 19th November 7.30 pm - The Poly Programme Olympian Directed by Simon Jenner Lovely Directed by Jasmine Blackborow The Labour of Love Directed by Maxim Dunn The Devil Is in Me Directed by Tia Salisbury Howlsavla Gwav Directed by Ryan Mackfall and Joe Gray The Lost Thing Directed by Simon Jenner Untouched Directed by Simon Drew Intertidal Directed by James Morgan Richard Fucking Beaton Directed by Bellaray Bertrand-Webb The Bucca Directed by Frank Adams Jellyfish Directed by Jesse May Fisher Three Blue Boats Directed by David Higgs We Are All Artists Directed by Simon Ratigan The Lumberjack and the Fisherman Directed by Lucy Mainstone Washed Up: An Ode to the Ocean's Outcasts Directed by Luke Paulley Pols an Mor (Pulse of the Sea) Directed by Poppy Shaw FRESH STUDENT FILMS, QUEER CINEMA, & FRESH APPROACHES TO FILMMAKING Friday 20th November 2.30 pm - The Poly Programme POINT Directed by Ari Sohn The Milk of The Monarchs Directed by Francisco Nuno Rodrigues I Had Sex, But... Directed by Ang Li Princessy Directed by Franciszek Korolczuk Burning Horizon Directed by Nico Gallone (0,∞) Directed by Mar Sudac Latcho Drom (Good Road) Directed by Lottie Graham Everything Between Us Directed by Ilgin Guney Korugan INTERMISSION INTERMISSION (EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS) Wednesday 18th November 5 pm - The Poly Programme Salted Milk from the Black Sun Directed by Charlotte Searle Eighteen Mill Street Directed by Josh Weissbach Taking Space Directed by Helio León and Natalija Sari Djakovic Moth Wood Directed by Wolfgang Dubieniec Mother Company Directed by Alexander Raptotasios and Konstantinos Thomaidis Visor Directed by Jim O'Mulloy Captain Lobster Directed by Zoe Wilton, Phoebe Barnicoat and Lou Brett Ghost Noon Directed by Ting-Kin Chan YOUNG PEOPLE’S SHORT FILMS THEY Directed by Renée Zellweger Future Of… Directed by Scott Coello Big Wizard Directed by Charlie Sullivan A Mourning Star Directed by Vanessa Ndikanwu Pirates, Aliens and Stuff Like That! Directed by Coco FEATURE FILMS BEST NARRATIVE & NON-NARRATIVE FEATURES FROM COMPETITION Programme You Can't Fly Directed by Josh Dylan Ultimate Thunder Directed by Ben G. Brown No Trees, No Seas Directed by James Stuart We, The Hated Directed by Rich Felgate Glorious Summer Directed by Helena Ganjalyan and Bartosz Szpak Semi- Finalists IF I GO WILL THEY MISS ME Directed by Walter Thompson-Hernández Hello Stranger Directed by Beryl Richards AWARDS coming soon! INDUSTRY DAY 19.11.26 | 9 - 5.30 THE POLY | FALMOUTH A day for filmmakers, creatives and screen professionals to connect, learn, share ideas and move their careers and projects forward. Cornwall Film Festival’s Industry Day brings together emerging and established filmmakers with industry organisations, funders, producers and practitioners for a packed programme of conversations, practical insight, bookable 1-to-1 meetings and networking. Your INDUSTRY DAY PASS+ includes networking brunch and lunch, access to all four sessions and INDUSTRY SURGERIES, plus two festival tickets. £45 and £35 for Students Individual sessions can be booked separately for £15, but INDUSTRY SURGERIES are exclusively available to PASS+ holders. If you're super busy and can't commit to a session or a whole day, join us for a networking lunch. Places are limited. READ MORE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS

Cornwall Film Festival 2026 On Tour Programme Feature films from around the globe. See all the screenings at this year's edition of the Cornwall Film Festival. Venues across Cornwall. STEP INTO THE FRAME AND EXPERIENCE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories. BOOK TICKETS FEATURE FILMS TENDER LOVING CARE 7:30 PM | SATURDAY 21 NOV | THE POLY Mike Leigh returns with a funny, compassionate portrait of friendship, family and the people whose jobs revolve around caring for others. Starring Kate O’Flynn, Alice Bailey Johnson, Marion Bailey and Paul Jesson, TENDER LOVING CARE finds warmth, humour and humanity in the complications of ordinary life.. Dir Mike Leigh | UK | 2026 | 1hr 47mins | Comedy / Drama | CFF15 Film gala BOOK TICKETS I SEE BUILDINGS FALL LIKE LIGHTENING 7:30 PM | MONDAY 16TH NOV | THE POLY Clio Barnard returns with her fifth feature, bringing her distinctive eye for place, class and complicated human relationships to an ensemble story about five childhood friends approaching 30. Dir Clio Barnard | 2026 | 1h 49min | English | Drama BOOK TICKETS WILD HORSE NINE 5 PM | MONDAY 15TH NOV | THE POLY Martin McDonagh reunites with Sam Rockwell for a darkly comic thriller starring John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi, Tom Waits and Parker Posey. Expect razor-sharp dialogue, moral complications and a very strange trip to paradise. Dir Martin McDonagh | UK / USA / Chile | 2026 | 1hr 58mins | Comedy / Drama / Thriller | CFF15 BOOK TICKETS LA BOLA NEGRA 5 PM | TUESDAY 17TH NOV | THE POLY Spanish-language queer epic explores the intertwined lives of three men. An epic tale showing the connectivity from the Spanish Civil War and stretching through the present day, three lives intimately linked by sexuality and desire, pain, and legacy. Dir Javier Calvo & Javier Ambrossi | Spain / France | 2025 | 2hrs 35mins | Drama / LGBTQI+ | CFF15 BOOK TICKETS JOSEPHINE 7:30PM | TUESDAY 17TH NOV | THE POLY A powerful drama explores childhood, trauma and the limits of parental protection through the eyes of a family whose sense of security has suddenly been shattered. Starring Gemma Chan and Channing Tatum Dir Beth de Araújo | 2026 | 1h 54min | English | Drama / Thriller | CFF15 BOOK TICKETS AMERICAN DOCTOR 7:30PM | WED 18TH NOV | THE POLY Oscar nominated director, Poh Si Teng’s first full-feature documentary chronicles the experiences of three American physicians who travel to Gaza to treat casualties wounded in the Israeli- Palestenian conflict. In an attempt to confront Americans about the consequences of their actions – or inactions, Poh Si Teng reaches for a genre with mass popular appeal: the medical drama. Dir. Poh Si Teng | 2026 | 1hr 33mins | Documentary | USA / Palestine / Malaysia / Qatar / Denmark English & Arabic with English subtitles |CFF15 BOOK TICKETS WE, THE HATED 5PM | THURSDAY 19TH NOV | THE POLY How far would you go for something you believed in, and what would you be prepared to lose? Taking audiences inside story of Just Stop Oil, one of the most divisive protest movements in recent British history. As protests become increasingly controversial and the authorities respond, the activists must weigh the personal cost of their actions against what they see as the potentially catastrophic consequences of doing nothing. Dir Rich Felgate | UK | 2026 | 1hr 29mins | CFF15 BOOK TICKETS ONLY WHAT WE CARRY 7:30PM | FRIDAY 20TH NOV | THE POLY Jamie Adams’ intimate drama brings together Sofia Boutella, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Simon Pegg, Lizzy McAlpine and Quentin Tarantino in a story of love, creativity, memory and the emotional baggage we carry with us. When dancer Charlotte returns home to Normandy with her sister, a reunion with her former choreographer brings old insecurities and long-buried truths back to the surface. Dir Jamie Adams | UK / France | 2026 | 1hr 31mins | Comedy / Drama | CFF15 Film premiere LIVE Director Q&A BOOK TICKETS HOPE 9:45 PM | FRIDAY 2OTH NOV | THE POLY | In a remote South Korean village, reports of a mysterious creature send the local police and residents into the mountains. But the hunters soon become the hunted. From Na Hong-jin, director of THE WAILING, comes an audacious sci-fi action thriller where monster movie, black comedy and spectacular action collide. Starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung and Hoyeon alongside Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Taylor Russell Dir Na Hong-jin | South Korea | 2026 | 2hrs 37mins | Sci-Fi / Action / Thriller | 15 BOOK TICKETS SURROUND SOUND: THE STORIES OF MOVIE MUSIC 12:00 | SATURDAY 21ST NOV | THE POLY Film critic Mark Kermode and radio producer Jenny Nelson will take a lively trip through the music of the movies, sharing favourite scores, unexpected choices, behind-the-scenes stories and a few strong opinions, accompanied by music extracts along the way. Followed by a book signing. LIVE Intro + Music + Book Signing Suitable for all ages BOOK TICKETS ROCKY 12 NOON | SUNDAY 22ND NOV | THE POLY Rocky is far more than a boxing film. Written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, this enduring classic follows small-time boxer Rocky Balboa as he is given one improbable shot at the world heavyweight title. Featuring Bill Conti's iconic score and some of cinema's most unforgettable moments, Rocky remains a powerful story of resilience, love and self-belief. This special screening is followed by Rocky at 50, a discussion exploring the film's enduring legacy and the evolution of the cinematic underdog. Dir. John G. Avildsen | 1976 | 1h 59min | English | Drama / Sport / Classic | PG BOOK TICKETS THE DEBUT 2:30 PM | SATURDAY 21ST NOV | THE POLY CFFestival favourite Jessie Eisenberg returns, hot from the Closing Night Gala 2026 BFI London Film Festival. When shy, unassuming housewife Mona Friedman is unexpectedly cast in a tiny role in a local community theatre production, she discovers a world she never knew she needed. Under the influence of the production’s strong-willed director, Mona throws herself into acting with increasingly ferocious commitment, becoming determined to protect the artistic integrity of her decidedly marginal role. The Debut turns the backstage politics, oversized egos and glorious absurdity of community theatre into a warm and sharply observed comedy about creativity and reinvention. Starring Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey & Jesse Eisenberg himself. Dir Jesse Eisenberg | USA | 2026 | 1hr 45mins | Comedy / Drama | CFF12A BOOK TICKETS BUGBOY 2:30PM | SUNDAY 22ND NOV | THE POLY Shy 16-year-old George finds connecting with people difficult. Following his parents’ painful divorce, he retreats into the tiny, intricate world of insects and forms an unlikely bond with a cricket named Isabella. A CFF Director’s Pick from Sheffield DocFest 2026 "Funny, affectionate and refreshingly small-scale, this is a film about paying attention to other people, yourself and, occasionally, to the creatures crawling around under your feet. " A giant hug of a film" Louise Fox Dir Lucas Paleocrassas | 2026 | 1h 28min | Greek | Documentary | English subtitles | 12A BOOK TICKETS THE EDUCATION OF JANE CUMMING 5:15PM | SUNDAY 22ND NOV | THE POLY One accusation threatens two women’s fight for independence set in Edinburgh in 1810. Two governesses realise their dream of opening a school for girls, offering them a rare chance at an independent life. Based on true events, Sophie Heldman’s beautifully made period drama explores prejudice, reputation and the cost of surviving in a strict and unforgiving society, and stars Flora Nicholson, Clare Dunne, Mia Tharia and Fiona Shaw. Dir Sophie Heldman | UK / Germany / Switzerland | 2026 | 1hr 54mins | Drama / LGBTQI+ | CFF15 BOOK TICKETS STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - Funders, Partners and Sponsors

Intersection pop-up is a dynamic investigation into the intersection of art, ideas, and human experience, using the power of lens-based media to challenge, inspire, and engage.  It seeks to create a platform for innovative collaborations, fostering dialogue between artists, thinkers, and audiences to uncover new ways of seeing and understanding the world around us. 24-26th January 2025 at The Fish Factory, Penryn An Interdisciplinary Exploration of Art, Ideas, and Experience through Lens-Based Media Fish Factory | Penryn Friday 24th January This pop-up is a dynamic investigation into the intersection of art, ideas, and human experience, using the power of lens-based media to challenge, inspire, and engage. It seeks to create a platform for innovative collaborations, fostering dialogue between artists, thinkers, and audiences to uncover new ways of seeing and understanding the world around us. At its core, this initiative celebrates the transformative potential of lens-based media to transcend disciplines, spark curiosity, and forge meaningful connections between art, ideas, and experience. Artist Moving Images short films Outstanding Films from around the globe Screening at 11 am, 1.30 pm, and 4 pm | Private View at 5.30pm Shimmer Directed by Andy Hughes Shimmer is an artist film that blends photographs, archival film, and video game visuals. Commissioned by the Burton Art Gallery and Museum in 2024, it highlights material vitality, pollution, and climate change, merging animate and inanimate elements. It opens with spaceships over a strange ocean on a virtual planet, then transitions to images of the River Torridge and the riverbank of Cyberpunk 2077's Night City. Using footage, plastic trash, animated estuary stills, and 1940s/1980s public films, the film explores pollution and climate change connected to rivers and estuaries. Rain Directed by Vasilios Papaioannu Rain, as circular shapes of memory imprinted on the fast paced celluloid or as liquid moving sculptures of the present in digital form, documents a verbal interaction between two people. Synergy Directed by Emilie Bouet Conran and Honor West This short film explores identity and self-expression through the mediums of dance and fashion. We follow the journey of August, a gender-fluid person in their early twenties experiencing the mundanity of an urban, fast-paced environment. The film begins with August listening to a track of electronic dance music and immersing themselves in the audio. They are transported throughout the film to four dimensions in their mind's eye, reflecting separate versions of themself. The distinct layers of the music are performed by the different iterations of August, each exploring a corresponding movement vocabulary. The amalgamation of the separate versions of themself, and the way they dance, represents a synergy - an extended metaphor for how identity is fluid and multi-faceted. Audition Directed by Megan Harding Straight8 project starring the filmmaker's father as he reignites his love of acting. The North Wind and The Sun Directed by Anat Pollack Morphes Directed by Konstantinos Doxiadis Morphes is an experimental film born out of a sequence of disjointed memories. While there is some loose narrative tying the separate threads together, my main aim was to create a rhythm that suspends time and space. This was achieved through constantly shifting frame borders, extensive use of blocking and reflections to give more depth (or conversely obscure) the physical space around the camera, and strong musical guidance to give the viewer a fixed pace. Uh Oh Directed by Emily Freda Sharp Welcome to the wonderful world of Bubble inc, where tomorrow's tech is here today. Take a tour and find out what the future has in store for you! Just mind you don't burst anything. Ouroboros Directed by SyL Shiyang Liu "Ouroboros" is a student short film that embarks on an experimental exploration of the cinematic medium. Seamlessly blending CG animation with live-action, the film delves into the metaphorical borderlands of truth and falsehood in our digitally-driven era. Re-creations Directed by Polina Moshenska This is the personal and intimate story of the friendship of three women and the struggle to live their everyday life while studying abroad in Scotland as a full-scale war takes place in their home country in Ukraine, where their families and close friends are. The film details the effort and obstacles they face, the everyday relationships in their new country and their pulsing connection to home, stronger, more dedicated and painful like never before. The film focuses on the search for beauty and necessary words whilst also exploring inner conflicts and the disintegration of memories. Flickering Light Directed by Jahnavi Misra, Apoorva Mundoor Flickering Light / Peeli Batti is a poem that encapsulates the experience of a woman whose loneliness and dissociation takes her to the brink of non-existence, disappearance and ghostliness. This is a stop motion film that employs mixed media techniques, including pixilation, paper-cut, found object and sand animation. Immortals Directed by Mark Durand Immortals is an experimental documentary short film shot in 8mm that explores the introspection of an artist, Bettina Szabo. The film delves into her relationship with her sense of belonging, her body, her imagination, and nature. Sometimes one must lose oneself to find oneself better, and burn everything down to start anew on a solid foundation. semblance Directed by Anna Lukala A cyanotype animation made from 738 single cyanotypes. This was a film made with people from my local neurodivergent community as a response to the question of what it feels like to be neurodivergent in today's society, and constantly feeling of not being seen or heard. Hunky Dory Directed by Steven Vander Meer Hunky Dory juxtaposes scenes of animal life with images of human existence, observing the quirky and unexpected ways in which we are similar. The meticulously hand-drawn animation is a visual smorgasbord, moving and morphing in perfect time to the banjo music of Béla Fleck and his bandmates in My Bluegrass Heart.

Cornwall Film Festival 2025 Best Narrative and Non-Narrative International Short Films 2026 OPEN Heading 4 SHORT FILM COMPETITION Our Short Film Competition champions bold, distinctive voices from Cornwall, the UK and beyond. We showcase innovative storytelling, stylistic ambition and original ideas across multiple strands, screening around 60 shorts that push form, challenge expectation and celebrate the creative potential of short-form cinema. FEATURE FILM COMPETITION The Feature Film Competition presents a curated selection of standout narrative and non-narrative features from emerging and established filmmakers. From daring debuts to acclaimed international titles, these films celebrate originality, strong authorship and the power of cinema to surprise, provoke and move audiences. SUMIT VIA FILM FREEWAY SUBMIT NOW SHORTS FILMS FRESH VENUE A brand new showcase of the freshest filmmakers from around the globe, screening at this year's edition of the Cornwall Film Festival, with a focus on queer film See all the 2025 films in this programme Dir. Various | International | CFF18 BEST UK SHORTS VENUE The best Narrative and non-narrative films from professional filmmakers from the UK See all the 2025 films in this programme Dir. Various | Drama, Docs | CFF18 BEST OF THE WEST VENUE Celebrating the very best short films from across the South West made by professional filmmakers See all the 2025 films in this programme Dir. various | English | Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Animation | CFF18 BEST INTERNATIONAL VENUE Films from around the globe, screening at this years edition of Cornwall Film Festival See all the 2025 films in this programme § Dir. various | International | Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Docs, Animation | CFF18 BEST EXPERIMENTAL VENUE Experimental Films from around the globe, screening at this year's edition of Cornwall Film Festival See all the 2025 films in this programme Dir. various | Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Docs, Animation | CFF18 ENVIRONMENTAL VENUE Special Ocean Screening at the Cornwall Film Festival an evening of elemental cinema See all the 2025 films in this programme Dir Various | 2h | Regional, International | CFF15 2025 AWARDS Director's Pick of The Festival - MAGID / ZAFAR directed by Luís Hindman Best of The Festival - PILLION directed by Harry Lighton Best Feature- SMALL GODS directed by Asher Rosen Best Cinematography - JOE directed by Tom Brittney BEST SCREENWRITING - SPARE PART written by Ada Player & Bron Waugh Best Actress - RELIEFS - Actress: Luisa Huertas Best Ensemble Performance - THE SECRET ASSISTANTS directed by Katey Lee Carson Best Sound Production - OLEUM directed by VERSUS Best of The West - SPARE PART directed by Ada Player & Bron Waugh Best of The West Runner-Up- CIRCLE HOOK directed by Maddy Corner Best Cornish - BARE ROOTS directed by Ellen McDougall Best Cornish Runner-Up - POLL PRI (CLAY TIP) directed by Edward Rowe Best Uk - MAGID / ZAFAR directed by Luís Hindman Best Student - MUDDIED directed by Cordelia Angel Clarke Best Fresh - THE BEGINNING OF IDENTIFICATION, AND ITS END directed by Philipp Gufler Best Experimental - A POEM directed by Vasilios Papaioannu Best Animation - GARDENING directed by Sarah Beeby Queer On Screen Award - SOVIET FANTASIA directed by Penn Bálint Screenstar of Tomorrow - EGGS BENEDICT directed by Johnny White Screenstars of Tomorrow Runner-Up - SOUNDS OF OUR LIVES directed by Coco Potter Best Documentary - THE GUIDING LIGHT directed by Cristina Rodríguez Paz Best Environmental - ROCK POOL directed by Dan McKay New Wave Jury Winner - INHERITANCE directed by Anthony Misiano, Tyler A. Wallach New Wave Jury Honourable Mention - THE SECRET ASSISTANTS directed by Katey Lee Carson STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD -