Programme
From workshops to premieres, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar - we'd love to see you there.
Pre-festival
Saturday 21 Nov
Getting your film ready for the big screen
13:00 - 17:00
Andrew Bala and Anthony Kerr share their expertise on preparing films for cinema screening in this film production workshop.
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Main Event
Thursday 26 Nov
Opening Night
19:00 - 23:00
Kick off the festival in style. Includes our glamorous red carpet arrivals and the official Afterparty.
Friday 27 Nov
Official Screenings
19:00 - 23:00
Settle in for an evening of back-to-back screenings of selected festive movies from our global submissions.
Saturday 28 Nov
Master Storytelling
11:00 – 14:00
Speed Networking
15:00 – 20:00
Sunday 29 Nov
Award Night
19:00 - 23:00
The grand finale. We announce the winners, including the Audience Choice Award.
Venue & Travel
MAC Birmingham
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH, UK.
By Bus
From City Centre: Buses 35, 45, 47, 61, 63 stop on Pershore Road, a short walk from the MAC.
By Train & Tram
Nearby stations: Five Ways, University, Selly Oak. Tram services connect to buses or walking routes toward Cannon Hill Park.
By Air
Birmingham Airport is connected to Birmingham International station via the free AirLink monorail (2 minutes). From there, take a train to Five Ways or University, or connect to a bus toward Cannon Hill Park.
Cycling & Walking
Accessible via National Cycle Route 5 and Rea Valley Cycle Route. The venue is located opposite Edgbaston Cricket Ground inside Cannon Hill Park.
Where to Stay
Visiting from out of town? Book a hotel near MAC Birmingham for the festival dates (26–30 Nov).
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