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Classic Films - Iconic Venues - Unique Experiences Bristol Film Festival explores moving image in interesting new ways in Bristol and the South West.

With talks, classic films and interesting activities, Bristol Film Festival works with key Bristol venues throughout the year to run an exciting and varied programme. Whether you're a film-buff, local filmmaker, or want to enjoy your favourite films in exciting and immersive settings, we aim to provide something for everyone!

04/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome director Becky Hutner to Bristol later this month for a screening of her feature film FASHION REIMAGINED!

Join us at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin on Thursday 24th September for a screening of this fascinating documentary about trailblazing designer Amy Powney and her mission to create a sustainable ‘field to finished garment’ collection and transform the way that we engage with fashion.

The film’s director Becky Hutner will be joining us to discuss the making of the film and the changing face of the fashion industry. Becky earned a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Debut Director for her work on this fascinating film, and we’re looking forward to welcoming her in person to introduce it.

There will also be a free-to-enter Sustainability Showcase taking place at the venue before the film - more info on this in another post very soon!

🎟️ Tickets and info via bristolfilmfestival.com/event/fashion-reimagined

Fashion Reimagined
MetFilm Distribution
Avon Gorge

03/09/2026

Our Redcliffe Caves tours this month are selling fast!

With the first weekend sold out and over 33% of all tickets for 18-20th September gone in under a week, we’re providing an update on current availability.

Tours are strictly limited to 15 people per 45 minute tour and there are multiple slots throughout each day, so head to our website to book your preferred time now, and guarantee yourself a rare opportunity to step beneath Bristol’s surface and learn more about this fascinating space!

🎟️ Tickets & info via Festival website (link in bio)

02/09/2026

With sincere apologies for the pun… 🎈

This Sunday’s screenings at Clifton Observatory are close to sold out! LA LA LAND is full, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE only has 5 tickets left (at the time of writing), and there’s still some space for our matinee screening of UP. Rick might not, but we’re giving you the heads up on that one 😇

Join us for these intimate screenings and enjoy the views from the rooftop terrace before the film!

🎟️ Tickets & info via Festival website (link in bio)

Clifton Observatory

01/09/2026

Anyone else noticed a change in the air…? 🤔🎃🕸️

It’s September 1st, and for our 10th anniversary year, you’d best believe we’ve got something suitably spooktacular in store for you this Halloween…

Lots more news to come! 🐈‍⬛👻

29/08/2026

Join us for a weekend of films based on the real stories of the Space Race! 🚀

On 11-12th September the Planetarium at We The Curious is hosting four out-of-this-world epics:

🚀 APOLLO 11 - the real footage of the first ever Moon landings in stunning definition
🚀 APOLLO 13 - Ron Howard’s adaptation of the space rescue mission that captivated the world
🚀 HIDDEN FIGURES - the story of the unsung heroines who battled prejudice to play their crucial part
🚀 FIRST MAN - Ryan Gosling stars as Neil Armstrong in this powerful biopic of triumph and tragedy

🎟️ Tickets and info via bristolfilmfestival.com/planetarium

28/08/2026

A Bank Holiday treat announcement: one more weekend of Redcliffe Caves tours! 🤩🔦

Due to massive demand we’ll be running a final weekend dedicated exclusively to torchlit guided tours of this incredible subterranean space, with 30 slots available over Friday 18th - Sunday 20th September.

Come and experience this Bristol bucket list must-see and learn more about the history, legends and folklore of one of the city’s most unusual and overlooked locations…

🎟️ Tickets & info via bristolfilmfestival.com/event/redcliffe-caves-tours-sep2026-extra

27/08/2026

“Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?” 🦇🃏

What an atmospheric setting for our outdoor screenings of THE PRINCESS BRIDE and BATMAN at Arnos Vale last night! 😍🌝
We were spared the rain, instead enjoying a sunny evening and then an epic moon rising over the climax of Batman v Joker in Gotham…

A big thanks to the Arnos Vale team, Skylight Cinema for the tech, and of course everyone who came and made our first ever fully open-air screenings a big success 🤩

We’ll be back at Arnos Vale in October for some indoor screenings on 14th-15th to formally open our 10th anniversary Halloween season… Details via Festival website!

Arnos Vale Cemetery
Skylight Cinema

26/08/2026

We interrupt our scheduled posts to pay our own humble respects to a screen legend 💔

Rest easy, Mr Curry. ROCKY HORROR and CLUE have long been favourites of ours amidst an astonishing career, spanning Spamelot to Star Wars and Mozart to the Muppets.

First Dolly, now this news 😭

24/08/2026

Only two days until our outdoor screenings at Arnos Vale Cemetery! 😮🌞🌝

We’ve got fewer than 20 tickets remaining for THE PRINCESS BRIDE and only slightly more available for BATMAN remaining for Wednesday 26th August! The weather forecast is currently looking decent by the afternoon despite some possible showers early that morning, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you 😊

🎟️ Final tickets and more info via bristolfilmfestival.com/arnos-vale-outdoor

20/08/2026

FASHION REIMAGINED - 24TH SEPTEMBER @ AVON GORGE BY HOTEL DU VIN

We’re delighted to present this very special screening as part of our ‘Film & Fashion’ series, featuring an in-person introduction from the film’s director!

Set within the luxurious Aquam Bibe rooms at the Avon Gorge Hotel, overlooking the dramatic Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge, guests are invited to arrive early to browse a showcase from sustainable fashion brands including Seasalt Clothing - more info on this very soon!

We’ll be screening FASHION REIMAGINED, the award-winning documentary about trailblazing designer Amy Powney and her mission to create a sustainable ‘field to finished garment’ collection and transform the way that we engage with fashion.

The film’s director Becky Hutner will be joining us to discuss the making of the film and the changing face of the fashion industry. Becky earned a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Debut Director for her work on this fascinating film, and we’re looking forward to welcoming her in person to introduce it.

🎟️ Tickets & info via bristolfilmfestival.com/event/fashion-reimagined

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