Bolton International Film Festival
Also known as Bolton Film Festival
30 September–4 October 2026; online 7–18 October
Next edition: Not announced
Physical 30 Sep-4 Oct; online 7-18 Oct
Short film and hybrid industry festival
About this festival
Bolton International Film Festival runs as a hybrid event in Bolton, North West England, with physical screenings and an on-demand selection. The programme includes shorts across documentary, animation, comedy, horror, dance, music and fashion, plus industry talks, masterclasses and networking sessions.
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Official sources for Bolton International Film Festival
- Official festival siteboltonfilmfestival.com ↗
- Official programme sourceboltonfilmfestival.filmchief.com ↗
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What's on
Key strands
Shorts; industry talks; masterclasses; networking; online
Genres and themes
shorts; documentary; animation; comedy; horror; women in film; dance; music; fashion
Filmmaker events and Q&As
Filmmaker Q&As, talks, masterclasses and networking
Family, youth and student
Student competition strands
Online or in person
hybrid: physical and on-demand
Audience
filmmakers; shorts; industry; North West; hybrid audiences
Notes
Filmchief domain is used for programme and passes.
Venues
- Light Cinema Bolton — Bolton, North West
Also listed: Light Cinema Bolton