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INDIs Film Fest is back with a new programme for 16-25s looking to explore film in fun new ways. Whether you’re a film-lover, an emerging filmmaker or just curious about cinema, join them to see handpicked new films and cult favourites paired with talks, Q&As and workshops from special industry guests alongside immersive new VR experiences and career-boosting sessions in collaboration with Screen Yorkshire.

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24/02/24
5 Centimeters Per Second

It is said that cherry blossom falls at 5 centimetres per second. As they walk through the trees, Takaki yearns to tell his childhood friend Akari how…

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25/02/24
Fashion Reimagined + Talk

Raised off-grid by activist parents, fashion designer Amy Powney has always felt like an outsider in the London fashion scene. After winning the Vogue…

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25/02/24
Ghost World + Talk

Cynical best friends Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) are proud social misfits, navigating post-graduation life whilst denouncing…

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23/02/24
INDIs Careers: Screen Careers in Yorkshire

Take part to start your first or next steps towards a career in the screen industries with INDIs Film Fest and Screen Yorkshire. Hear from industry…

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23/02/24
INDIs Short Film Awards 2024!

The INDIs Awards is back for it's 12th edition!  The INDIs Film Awards is a celebration of film talent from across the UK. Experience a curated…

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25/02/24 25/02/24
INDIs X BFI NETWORK Filmmaker Mixer

Join Film Hub North and BFI Film Academy for a special networking event in partnership with INDIs Film Fest. Over the last few months, BFI Film…

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23/02/24
INDIs x Slime Presents: Grizzly Man + Talk

Timothy Treadwell AKA ‘The Grizzly Man’ spent thirteen summers living amongst grizzly bears in the Alaskan wilderness before being attacked and killed…

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09/03/24
INDIs x Stockroom Cinema - Polite Society

Ria, an ambitious British-Pakistani teenager, dreams of becoming a Hollywood stuntwoman. But first, a mission awaits her: rescuing her sister from her…

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24/02/24
Jennifer's Body + Talk

When popular cheerleader Jennifer (Megan Fox) is sacrificed to Satan, she morphs into a killing machine with a taste for her male classmates. In…

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25/02/24
Lonely Oaks

During a brutal police raid on environmental protesters occupying Germany's Hamburgh forest in 2018, student filmmaker Steffen Meyn accidentally…

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23/02/24
Perfect Days

Perfect Days follows Hirayama who lives a life of blissful contentment, spending his days balancing his job as a caretaker of Tokyo’s public toilets…

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24/02/24
Polite Society + Director Q&A

Ria, an ambitious British-Pakistani teenager, dreams of becoming a Hollywood stuntwoman. But first, a mission awaits her: rescuing her sister from her…

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24/02/24
Pompo: The Cinephile

Pompo is one of the biggest B-movie studio execs in all of Nyallywood. Usually specialising in cult and trash films, everything changes when she hands…

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24/02/24
Sirens + Women In Metal Talk

Slave to Sirens is the Middle East’s first (and only) all-women heavy metal band. Founded by friends Lilas and Sherry, the bandmates share everything:…

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23/02/24
Tender Metalheads - Relaxed Screening

Juanjo is a shy, asthmatic teen suffocated by his over protective family. Miquel is a confident boy from a difficult home. After Juanjo introduces…

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23/02/24
VR CINEMA: Buried in the Rock

Experience the world of caving through the eyes of speleologists Tim and Pam Fogg who are passionate about exploring some of the world’s last…

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24/02/24
VR CINEMA: Get Punked!

Delve into Alex’s teenage diary from the 1970s and 80s. Get Punked as you discover the world of punk music from her mum’s living room to a basement…

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24/02/24 25/02/24
VR CINEMA: Goliath - Playing with Reality

Through mind-bending animation, explore the limits of reality and a true story of mental health and the power of gaming. Echo (narrated by Tilda…

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23/02/24
VR CINEMA: Kindred

Based on the remarkable true story of an aspirational parent called Syd, and their ground-breaking journey through the adoption process in the UK,…

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24/02/24
VR CINEMA: LockerRoom - Rumble in the Jungle

We’re taking you back.Waaaaaaaaaaaaay back. To 1974. To a place called Zaire.To The Rumble in the Jungle. LockerRoom invites you to become Muhammad…

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24/02/24 25/02/24
VR CINEMA: Monoliths

A celebration of the northern English landscape through the eyes of three writers. Stunning landscapes combine with the voices of three women who have…

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23/02/24
VR CINEMA: Mrs Sherlock Holmes

The game is afoot! Join the Baker Street Irregulars in Sherlock Holmes's study at 221B Baker Street to enjoy a witty musical conversation between…

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25/02/24
VR CINEMA: Off the Record

Off the Record is an exploration celebrating British South Asians and their rich musical heritage, immersing the viewer in this hidden part of…

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25/02/24
VR CINEMA: StoryTrails - The People's Map

A virtual recreation of the StoryTrails immersive cinema experience and touring exhibition. Explore hundreds of untold stories from 15 cities and…

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24/02/24
VR CINEMA: UnEarthed - The Beetle Story

UnEarthed: The Beetle Story is a spectacular interactive adventure into the natural world, inspiring people to respect, protect and restore our…

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25/02/24
VR CINEMA: When Something Happens

When something happens is an immersive experience that focuses on merging poetry and science. It's a journey that takes the user from fun experiments…

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25/02/24
Wolf and Dog + Talk

Ana and her best friend Luís were born and raised in São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores, with a tight-knit religious community steeped in…

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23/02/24
Your Fat Friend

In 2016, Aubrey Gordon wrote a candid letter about living as a fat person. Posted online under the pseudonym Your Fat Friend, it resonated around the…

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