Film
In the Company of Kings – Film Screening
Half-blinded in a racial attack, In the Company of Kings follows a fight fan’s unforgettable journey into the dark heart of American boxing to talk to eight former world champions and those closest to his hero Muhammad Ali about race, struggle, victory, defeat and, ultimately, picking yourself up off the canvas. The film is an...
Super Connected Live
Is it time to break up with our phones? Based on the critically acclaimed album by indie rock polymath Tim Arnold, ‘Super Connected LIVE’ is a Black Mirror-esque show fusing film, live music, theatre and the ticking time bomb of social media & big tech. As the film rolls, Arnold performs on stage and screen...
Liverpool Loves More
Liverpool is set to mark the anniversary of Eurovision in Liverpool with a whole host of activity taking place across the city. The Bluecoat will showcase Fly High, a special art installation by artist Andrea Ku from B4 Biodiversity, which will display beautiful blue and yellow butterfly lanterns created during family sessions. Treasure-hunt spectacular Spot...
“Adra” – Film & Speaker Tour
Experience the magic of the award-winning film Adra as the team behind the renowned Kendal Mountain Festival take it on Tour! Llanberis is the diamond at the heart of the rugged North Wales scenery; hunkered down below Yr Wyddfa, it’s the epicentre of adventure climbing in the UK. Through interviews and archives, this Coldhouse Collective...
Your Local Arena: George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four
George Orwell said about his classic dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, ‘I do not believe that the kind of society I describe necessarily will arrive, but I believe that something resembling it could arrive.’ This event, produced in partnership between WoWFEST: FAHRENHEIT 2024 and Your Local Arena, asks: just how close are we to Orwell’s vision...
Ukrainian Film Festival “Our Land”
The film festival “OUR LAND” is aimed at giving visitors the opportunity to experience and understand Ukrainian culture and history and to learn about ordinary and famous people in Ukraine through the creative skills of Ukrainian cinematographers. A selection of feature films and documentary short films of the “Culture VS War” project will lead the...
Rambert launches pilot Future Movement Youth Programme in Liverpool
Rambert’s innovative and groundbreaking Future Movement programme is launching in Liverpool this month, after successful ventures in London, Rochdale and Mansfield. A one-of-its-kind initiative for young people aged 16 to 21, Future Movement is designed to inspire and support anyone who is interested in starting a career in the creative industries. It aims to fuel...
It’s Lights, Camera, ‘Action!’ for new film and TV training programme
Liverpool City Council’s Film Office is looking for people who want to kickstart their career in film and TV, by joining ‘Action’, a brand new skills initiative. Over the next three years, the Film Office aims to support around 1,000 people into the industry by delivering an innovative, free-to-access skills programme to build a stronger...
Let Us Be Seen
Let Us Be Seen is a rally cry demanding that people in Belfast who campaign tirelessly for change are finally seen and heard. It is a splash of colour, showcasing the creative ways individuals provide an alternative to the binary politics in Belfast, deploying a unique local blend of gallows humour in the face of adversity....
Escapes
Escapes, supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, is offering everyone the opportunity to enjoy the big screen experience and discover independent cinema. Whether someone that rarely prioritises a trip to the cinema, someone who treasures a visit but only as a special occasion, or someone who is keen to uncover new experiences, Escapes...