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
Grand Opening Ceremony & Gala
19:00 – 23:00
Red Carpet Reception
Choir Performance
Opening Remarks & Keynote Speech
Opening Night Feature Film
Official Afterparty
Friday 27 Nov
Festival Screenings
19:00 – 23:00
Official Selection Screenings
Settle in for an evening of back-to-back screenings of selected festive movies from our global submissions.
Saturday 28 Nov
Masterclass, Panels & Networking
11:00 – 13:00
Masterclass: From Page to Screen
The Art of Storytelling in Christmas Cinema
Speakers TBC
14:00 – 16:00
Panel Discussion: The Sound of Christmas
The role of music in festive film, television and digital content
Speakers TBC
17:00 – 19:00
Industry Panel & Networking
Sponsored by North Finland, followed by an exclusive networking reception
Speakers TBC
Sunday 29 Nov
Grand Finale & Closing Night
19:00 – 23:00
Live Festive Performance
Official Awards Ceremony
Screening of the Best Christmas Film winner
2027 Festival Announcement
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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