Bedford independent film festival 2026
Friday 10th - sunday 12th April
**Full schedule and film guide will be announced here after official selection.**
HIGH FRYERS & CRUMB DE LA CRÈME fOOD STALLS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON sat & sun ( with vegan & gf options)
FRIDAY 10th April
OPENING CEREMONY
6pm - 10pm
Screenings begin 8pm
welcome drink, 'Best of Bedford' screenings & NETWORKING
Doors open from 6pm with a welcome drink, music and networking. Screenings begin at 8pm to celebrate some of the 'Best of Bedford' short films, with a few words from the filmmakers.
MediCinema - Charity Partner BAFTA intro. [2 mins]
Portraits of Karlag [3 mins] TRAILER
The Shadow [9 mins]
Sentinel [3 mins] TEASER - OUT OF COMPETITION
Chasing Adonis [15 mins]
Down The Wooden Hill [2 mins] TEASER - OUT OF COMPETITION
Welcome to Paradise [3 mins] TRAILER
Mr Windibank Finds a Thing [2 mins] OUT OF COMPETITION
THEATRE & FOYER
BEDFORD RADIO TO HOST THE OPENING CEREMONY & BROADCAST LIVE DURING THE FESTIVAL
Saturday 11th & sunday 12th April
FEATURES - SHORTS - networking - talks
9am - 10am
Doors open and 1 hour networking opportunity - croissants AND coffee
SCREENINGS
from 10am
UK and International films screenings in blocks throughout the day in the Theatre & Studio e.g. Animations, Horror, Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Thriller, Best of Bedford, Weird & Wonderful...
TALKS
Talks from industry professionals to be announced soon e.g. Stunt Coordinator, Cinematographer, Acting Agent, Producer.
AWARDS CEREMONY - SUNDAY
Our awards ceremony on Sunday will recognise the festival’s standout films and talent with 26 awards including ‘The Best of Bedford’, creating a sense of occasion while celebrating the hard work behind the scenes.
NETWORKING
Networking opportunities and Q&A sessions will be available over the weekend, with a bar area and food stalls available.