IMAGINE setting up fake explosions and dropping bricks on cars for one of the hottest upcoming TV shows. Or sorting props and location shoots for a popular soap opera. University of Bradford film and TV students are getting hands-on experience on big-name dramas with companies like Netflix, Amazon, ITV and BBC – and, even better, they get paid too. Lily Culham is … Read More

The Bradford Family Film Festival is back for a month long celebration of family film across the Bradford District. Throughout August 2022 we bring you a brilliant range of film titles in some equally diverse settings with support from Living Well an initiative that aims to help people in Bradford district improve their health, mental health and wellbeing. From the … Read More

New Bradford Filmmaking MA course developed in partnership with UNESCO Filmmakers are being offered the chance to apply for scholarships as part of the University of Bradford’s relaunched Filmmaking MA, developed in partnership with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). There are three £5,000 scholarships for qualified full-time international applicants and five £2,000 scholarships for qualified full-time home … Read More

Submit your films now! The Get Smart Film Festival exists to celebrate short films created using mobile and smartphone technology. The 2020 Festival will run from 22nd – 24th October 2020. Submission categories include; Fiction  Documentary  Youth On in 60 seconds For more information about submission, please visit www.getsmartfilmfest.com/submissions/ Take a look at the trailer of films from the 2019 festival … Read More

Watching films is not just for the cinema or your front room! For many people watching films with other people is all part of the experience. Film Societies are a great way to see films in more local surroundings or unusual places or to be able to have a say about exactly what films you get to watch with others.

Join us for an exclusive series of enthralling talks on life working in the film and TV industry. Our guest speakers will share first hand insights into the business, and talk candidly about their experiences – from working in special effects to location managing and producing. In October 2019 we will be joined by Michael Hirst, creator of The Tudors … Read More

Bradford Family Film Festival 2019 is extra special as this year we are celebrating our tenth anniversary as a UNESCO City of Film. There’s screenings, events and activities designed for all the family to enjoy together throughout August. We’re delighted that Living Well and Bradford BID are this year’s City Park supporters.

2019 will be Bradford’s 10th Anniversary as a UNESCO Creative City, and to mark the occasion there will be a year-long programme of celebrations, events and activities.