Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2027 · Holme

What's on.

Five days across the village — screenings, panels and workshops by day, silent cinema and the drive-in after dark, and the Big Top finale to close.

The Week

Day by day.

A sample shape of the festival. The full 5th-edition line-up lands once selections are confirmed in spring 2027.

12:00

Gates Open

The village opens. Pick up your wristband, grab a programme, wander in.

Village
13:30

Shorts: Opening Reel

A welcome selection of fiction, doc and animation shorts to set the tone.

Shorts
15:00

Workshop: Practical Make-Up

Hands-on prosthetics and effects, led by a working industry artist.

Workshop
17:00

Feature Premiere

Our opening-night feature, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

Feature
21:30

Silent Cinema

Headphones on, sky above — a cult favourite under the stars.

After Dark
11:00

Panel: Breaking Into VFX

Artists talk pipelines, reels and how to get the first job.

Panel
13:00

Documentary Strand

A block of independent documentary features and shorts.

Doc
15:30

Workshop: Editing Rhythm

Cutting for feeling — a practical session in the edit.

Workshop
18:00

Animation Showcase

The best animated work in this year's selection.

Animation
21:00

The Drive-In

Pull onto the meadow, tune your radio, and watch from the car.

After Dark
11:00

Panel: Writing the Short

Structure, economy and the art of the small story.

Panel
13:00

Fiction Features

A strand of narrative features from this year's selection.

Feature
15:30

Traders & Props Walk

Wander the props tent and traders' row between screenings.

Village
18:30

Best of the Fest

Encore screenings of standout films, chosen by the team.

Shorts
22:00

Silent Disco Cinema

The late one — part film, part dancefloor. You had to be there.

After Dark
11:00

Family Morning

Animation and gentle shorts for the little ones, plus a workshop.

Family
13:30

Jury Screenings

The shortlisted contenders, back on the big screen.

Feature
16:00

Networking Hour

Drinks on the green — meet the filmmakers, crews and juries.

Village
19:00

Grand Finale & Awards

The Big Top presentation — winners announced, trophies handed out.

Big Top
22:30

Closing Party

One last night in the field. Music, screens, and goodbyes.

After Dark

Times are indicative and subject to change. Wristbands cover the whole village; some workshops have limited places.

Be Part Of It

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