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03/09/2026

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05/08/2026

Join us for BIFA qualifying City Lights 2026 and be part of the action exploding on the cinema screen right in front of you!

Since 2015 (way back at Hackney Picturehouse 😍) we have been committed to sharing bold, beautiful, exciting, challenging and entertaining work of filmmakers from around the world.

Submissions are open on and so get on board and get those submissions in. Your story matters! And we want to see it.

It’s all about excellence in film! To us, short film is everything. Short film is visual art.

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Proudly a member of , and and supported by BIFA as a BIFA qualifying festival.

15/07/2026

Parents and teens. We want you!!! Who is joining us this weekend? Right in the middle of British football excitement. ⚽️ 🥅 🎥

We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with The Garden Cinema and are proudly supported by BFI FAN and the National Lottery to bring you Gurinder Chadha’s Bend It Like Beckham this July. And what a time to be screening this in the midst of football madness!

The screening is part of the BFI FAN’s UK-wide season Rip it Up. Join us at The Garden Cinema for a fun-filled afternoon as this film takes us on a journey of football, following your dreams, defying stereotypes and rebelling against your parents. This film is also part of The Garden Cinema’s South Asian Heritage Month 2026, and there will be an activity after the movie for both kids and adults.

Book your ticket and let’s all hang out during football season – taking place July 18th.

Gurinder Chadha’s Bend It Like Beckham will be preceded by a pre-recorded introduction by actress Pooja Shah and followed by an optional 30 minute Bollywood dance class in the Atrium Bar. Bend It Like Beckham is a timeless coming-of-age comedy about following your dreams, defying stereotypes and.....

07/07/2026

Here we go!! Only two weeks until we screen Bend It Like Beckham.

We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with The Garden Cinema and are proudly supported by BFI FAN and the National Lottery to bring you Gurinder Chadha’s Bend It Like Beckham this July. And what a time to be screening this in the midst of football madness!

The screening is part of the BFI FAN’s UK-wide season Rip it Up. Join us at The Garden Cinema for a fun-filled afternoon as this film takes us on a journey of football, following your dreams, defying stereotypes and rebelling against your parents. This film is also part of The Garden Cinema’s South Asian Heritage Month 2026, and there will be an activity after the movie.

Link to book: https://www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/bend-it-like-beckham/

Reach out to us if cost is an issue. We believe in access for all!

15/05/2026

Are you free this Wednesday? Come and join us at the Film and TV Charity (Soho) for our next event. We are joining forces with Film Locos and hosting a super cool filmmaker night. Plus the usual mingling, drinks and networking. We would love to see you there.

Let's have proper conversations. Let's change the future. Let's make it more inclusive.

Get in touch if the ticket price is a barrier for you attending. We want everyone to be able to join us.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-filmmaker-qa-plus-networking-come-and-hang-out-in-soho-tickets-1988615241720?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/05/2026

Film is important.
Short film is forever.
It’s what filmmakers sink their teeth into as they learn.
It’s what seasoned filmmakers go back to when they want to try something new.
It’s a simpler, shorter version of a film.
It’s a perfect humble story.
It’s our favourite thing.

SUBMIT YOUR SHORT FILM TODAY!

https://filmfreeway.com/citylightsfilmfestival

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