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INDIs Film Festival 2025

The INDIs Film Festival returns in March 2025, bringing together young filmmakers, industry professionals and film fans for a packed programme of screenings, talks, workshops and VR experiences. 

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INDIs X PICTUREVILLE CINEMA

We've teamed up with Pictureville Cinema in Bradford to present a selection of groundbreaking debut feature films celebrating bold first-time directors and inspiring the next generation of filmmakers.


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INDIs x LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
We've teamed up with Leeds Industrial Museum to present a programme of films that explore identity, creativity and personal storytelling.
VR EXPERIENCES
Step into Kindred, an animated VR film that tells the remarkable true story of Syd, the first non-binary trans person to adopt a child in the UK.
INDIs FILMMAKER DAY
A series of events for new filmmakers at Hyde Park Picturehouse, offering opportunities to connect, develop skills and explore.
INDIs x FILM HUB NORTH
We've partnered with Film Hub North to spotlight bold new voices in Northern filmmaking, celebrating creativity, regional storytelling.

INDIs X SCREEN YORKSHIRE: CAREER KICKSTARTER DAYS

In partnership with Screen Yorkshire, we’re bringing together some of the most exciting voices in the industry to share their stories, offer practical advice and help you develop the skills you’ll need to succeed. Across two days, you’ll have the chance to participate in hands-on workshops, hear inspiring talks, and connect with other young filmmakers and industry professionals all in a welcoming, creative environment.

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INDUSTRY GUESTS

More guests to be announced soon! Check back for updates as we add more industry professionals to the lineup.

Johnny Tull

Speaker

Gage Oxley

Speaker

Sam Barnett

Speaker

Jeanine Guerida

Workshop Director

Sam Judd

Speaker

Tim Walker

Workshop Director

PROVISION

Workshop Director

Stephen Grimes (Viridian FX)

Workshop Director

Oktawia Sokalska (ViridianFX)

Workshop Director

INDIs 2025 EVENTS

INDIs FILM FEST NEWS

The latest updates and news from the festival.

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BFI Film Academy Leeds & Bradford alumni

See what previous participants of the Leeds & Bradford BFI Film Academy Short Courses are up to now!
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INDIs Film Awards 2025: The Winners

INDIs Film Awards 2025: The Winners The 13th edition of the INDIs Film Awards took place at Hyde Park Picture House on Saturday, 8 March. Audiences, juries, and the INDIs team were floored by the dive…
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INDIs Film Fest launches for 2025

The INDIs Film Festival returns in March 2025, bringing together young film fans, emerging filmmakers and industry professionals for a programme of screenings, workshops and immersive experiences. In …
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Volunteer INDIs LYFF

Volunteer applications for 2025 are now open! Gain new skills, meet like-minded cinema fans and see incredible films for free by volunteering at INDIs Film Festival and Leeds Young Film Festival. 
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BFI Film Academy 2024 Premiere

At the beginning of December, the BFI Film Academy's Leeds and Bradford cohorts hosted a successful premiere celebration at Pictureville Cinema in Bradford, showcasing their outstanding short films an…
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Submissions Open for INDIs Awards 2025

Submissions are now open for the thirteenth edition of the The INDIs (Independent Directions) Film Awards, the UK's only award for independent young filmmakers. The INDIs champions and celebrates the …
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INDIs Film Fest 2024 - First Details

This February, the INDIs Film Fest is back in Leeds, bringing a fresh twist on cinema for young filmmakers (15+) and the creatively inclined. It's a gathering where emerging talents in film, VR, and t…
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