Young Somerset filmmakers invited to pitch for short film commission
Young Somerset filmmakers are being invited to submit ideas for a short film commission in the county. Take a look and apply
Underland | astronauts of the underworld explore visual splendour
Underland is a feature documentary that sees ‘astronauts of the underworld’ explore the the magnificent world beneath us all
An absolute wild ride! | Screams by the Sea 2026
Screams by the Sea is fast becoming a film fixture for Bournemouth, with an international reach and an intimate feel. Bex Phillips explores
Edge of Summer | haunting coming-of-age drama tours Cornwall with Q&As
First love and grief are at the fore in haunting drama Edge of Summer. Mor Media presents the Cornwall tour with director and cast Q&As
Screams By The Sea | epic festival resonates genre passion
Screams by the Sea wrapped up its 3rd annual edition, featuring movies from over 10 different countries across two days
Iris 2025: Best Bits | “Storytelling is the most amazing tool”
Iris 2025: Best Bits is coming to Studio 74 at the Exeter Phoenix. Another example that excellent stories are powerful tools
Two Minutes | Interrupted by Nan
Two Minutes, the short crime-comedy written and directed by Jamie Benyon has made it through a glowing festival run and is available to watch
Closing your eyes won’t help you | Spoiling You teases, chills and wins
Indie ASMR horror Spoiling You won Best Directorial Debut for Megan Tremethick at the Romford Horror Film Festival
The True Self | Japanese gets personal
The Japan Foundation Touring Film is visiting Devon with a selection of films that open eyes and insight in the true self of cinema
Two Short Nights filled with resilience, connection and unique voices
Two Short Nights proved that creative visual – and audio – storytelling is a powerful connector for unique voices and shared humanity
Rose of Nevada | dates for South West early preview tour
Mark Jenkin is going on a special South West tour of his latest film, the ghostly time-slip drama Rose of Nevada, before its general release
Don’t Be Prey | swimming with sharks and searching for trust
Don’t Be Prey is an exhilarating journey in a pulse racing adventure as one swimmer challenges himself to face up to vulnerability and trust
Booted | creative collaboration leads to unexpected places
In Booted, Amy and Alyn bring tingling life-lesson to, well, to life, in a film that is touching, reflective and puts family at its core
Amélie | 25th anniversary free screenings
Tthe 25th anniversary of Amélie is being celebrated with over 100 free cinema screenings across the UK, courtesy of Escapes
Exeter Phoenix: Rail Tales | magical adventures
The Exeter Phoenix: Rail Tales animations, supported by GWR, travelled into areas only animation can, highlighting the joy of each journey
Huntsman | desire, conflict and human connection are messy
Huntsman: Where the Chase Begins is rural South West indie short that matches craft, with controversy, and cinematic ambition
Two Short Nights | packed programme, an abundance of South West talent
Two Short Nights is a tummy full of film goodness, so we’ve teamed up with Screen Devon to share a piece of that creative pie… yum, yum!
Refreshingly human | Isabella Esposito double bill
Wild Wild West, the latest film from Isabella Esposito is set in a digital future, but pulls on all those human aspect of creativity
Wasteman | free tickets to UK prison thriller
Wasteman, the top-notch UK prison thriller, is out and there are free tickets available in the South West and UK. Check out where
Rose of Nevada | something is amiss in Mark Jenkin’s latest
Rose of Nevada, Cornwall director Mark Jenkin’s latest, is about to set out on its voyage. But when it returns, something is amiss
Jo in the Water | “an ordinary person who stood up and took action”
Jo in the Water, the doc about a quest to sue South West Water over its water quality, brought people together further highlighted the issues
Low-fi sci-fi | Ben Wheatley and Bulk beguile in Exeter
Independent cinema proves a real success in the South West, even if reality isn’t the concern of Ben Wheatley’s new film Bulk
Spoiling You | prepare your senses to sizzle with ASMR horror
Prepare your senses as the poster for ASMR horror film Spoiling You is released. From Cornwall’s horror rising star Megan Tremethick
Screams By The Sea | 2 days of events, screenings, and celebrations of alternative culture
Screams By The Sea sees indie cinema alive and well in Dorset, with two days of events, screenings, and celebrations of alternative culture
Fill your mind and your bookshelf | Cleanin’ Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
Cleanin’ Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters is the immensely pick-up-able book behind the documentary – now in paperback
Cinema Rediscovered | 70s gems for 10th birthday edition
Cinema Rediscovered will dive into the 1970s for a selection of classic films and lost gems for its 10th birthday edition
Green Screen | season of hot environmental docs in Plymouth
Plymouth Arts Cinema is hosting their Green Screen strand, a dedicated series of screenings focused on environmental and social issues
D&CFilm Emerging Film Fund 2026 | Now open for applications
Filmmakers based in Devon or Cornwall can apply now to pitch your short idea for the D&CFilm Emerging Film Fund 2026
Horror awards | indie horror success for the South West
British Horror Studio announces winners of inaugural awards season, marking major growth for UK independent horror
Howlsalva Gwav | a journey to the magical folk reality of Montol
Montol is the Penzance Winter Solstice celebration. New film Howlsavla Gwav takes you on a journey as worlds and people intertwine
