Film Leicester

17/06/2026

👩‍💻 Want to stay visible on LinkedIn and build stronger audience engagement? 👨‍💻

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘐𝘯: 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘵 & 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 is a practical workshop for business owners looking to improve their LinkedIn presence and adapt to the platform's latest changes.

📅 Wednesday 1 July 2026
⏰ 9:30am–11:30am
📍 LCB Depot

Bring a laptop and work on your LinkedIn profile during the workshop. Plus, connect with fellow business owners and become part of a growing local business community.

08/06/2026

💼 LCB Business Breakfast ☕

This month, LCB’s Business Breakfast guest is Leicester based portrait artist, Jane French.

The LCB Business Breakfast is a great opportunity to network, share insights, and meet new people. An informal atmosphere with an emphasis on connecting people together and taking time to hear from a different guest speaker each month.

🗓️ 10 - 11:30am, Wednesday 10th June
📍 Canopy on King Street

Spaces are limited. Book now:

This month at the LCB Business Breakfast is at Canopy on King Street. We'll be in company of Leicester based portrait artist Jane French.

05/06/2026

🎬 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Applications are now open for MAMA Youth’s FREE Studio Production Training in Birmingham! If you're aged 18-35, based in the Midlands, and passionate about creating content, this intensive 4-week programme offers hands-on experience in a real studio environment. No previous experience required.

✨ Gain skills in content creation, production, casting, floor management, and more
🎥 Work alongside industry professionals
🚀 Access mentoring, career support, and paid opportunities with major media partners after completing the programme

📍 Birmingham
📅 Training: 3rd – 28th August
⏰ Application deadline: 8 June

Apply now and take your first step into the media industry!
https://www.mamayouth.org.uk/studio-production-training-birmingham

MAMA Youth

04/06/2026

🎬 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘆𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝟳𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

Join the University of Leicester for a special screening of one of the most influential films in Taiwanese-language cinema. A box-office phenomenon on its release, The Wandering of Three Siblings blends gezaixi opera, wuxia adventure, folk beliefs, and family drama in a story of resilience, justice, and devotion.
The screening will be introduced by Dr LIU Nanfang and forms part of the Taiyupian 70th Anniversary celebrations.

📅 Thursday 11 June, 2 - 4pm
📍 Attenborough Film Theatre, University of Leicester
🎟️ Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/accentedwriting/2217364

Taiyupian 70th Anniversary: Screening of The Wandering of Three Siblings, introduced by Dr LIU Nanfang – Attenborough Film Theatre, Attenborough Tower, University of Leicester, Thu 11 Jun 2026 - The Wandering of Three Siblings smashed all Taiwanese box office records upon its release in late 1962....

02/06/2026

🎬 Northampton Film Festival 2027 is now open for submissions!

The festival is seeking British films that reflect the spirit of Northampton – a town of Rebels & Revolutionaries, Misfits & Mavericks, Creatives & Changemakers.

Categories include:
• 18 & Under Shorts
• New Filmmaker Shorts
• Misfits & Mavericks (music videos, experimental work, creative commercials and more)
• Narrative Fiction
• Documentary
• Animation

👉 Enter by 14th June 2026, for lowest submission fees
⏳ Final Deadline: 11th October 2026

28/05/2026

🎬✨ The Midlands Movies Awards celebrates its 10th Anniversary this June! ✨🎬

Join Midlands Movies at The Y Theatre here in Leicester for a red carpet celebration of the Midlands’ best filmmaking talent 🏆

Oscar-winning filmmaker Rachel Shenton will lead this year’s jury panel, with awards hosted by Ed Stagg and Mike Sales 🎥

🗓️ Saturday 27th June | Doors: 7pm | Ceremony: 8pm
📍 The Y Theatre, Leicester
🎟 Tickets can still be bought via the Midlands Movies Awards website

26/05/2026

🎬 Got a creative idea but not sure what comes next?

Join PLATFORM: Creative Conversations & Next Steps at Phoenix, an evening for filmmakers, digital artists and creatives looking to connect, share ideas, and explore opportunities in the industry.

✨ Meet like-minded creatives
✨ Gain insight from industry conversations
✨ Build your network
✨ Discover your next step

Whether you’re just starting out or already creating, PLATFORM is there to support your creative journey.

📍 Phoenix, Leicester
🗓️ Friday 29th May
🎟️ £4 or Free for MyPhoenix Creative Members

21/05/2026

📣 Website Restructure Update! 📣

18/05/2026

🎞️ 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗫 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘 🎞️

With The Odyssey set to dominate cinemas this summer, Phoenix are diving into the world of Christopher Nolan.

Join Phoenix for a 4-week course exploring everything from Memento and The Dark Knight to Interstellar, Tenet and Oppenheimer.

🗓️ Mondays, 7pm – 8.30pm, 20 July – 10 August
🎟️ Get your tickets now from their website

06/05/2026

🎞️ 𝗨𝗺𝗿𝗮𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝗮𝗻 + 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗤&𝗔 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 🎞️

Restored by National Film Archive of India and screening as part of the UK Asian Film Festival 2026, this 1981 musical drama, 𝘜𝘮𝘳𝘢𝘰 𝘑𝘢𝘢𝘯, follows a young Indian woman’s journey from abducted child to celebrated poet.

Screening is followed by a Q&A with director Muzaffar Ali.

🗓️ Saturday 9th May
🕖 7pm

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.phoenix.org.uk/whats-on/programme/umrao-jaan-director-qa/