S.O.U.L. Fest
Also known as S.O.U.L. Fest x ABFF London; Screening Our Unseen Lives
5-13 September 2026
Next edition: 2027 dates not yet announced
Official recap confirms the completed nine-day eighth edition.
Black British film and television festival
About this festival
A multi-city celebration of Black British film and television with screenings, shorts, industry sessions and awards.
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What's on
Key strands
Black British film; shorts competition; features; industry panels; online sessions; awards
Genres and themes
Black British film and television; emerging talent; industry development
Filmmaker events and Q&As
Industry panels, awards and online professional sessions
Online or in person
hybrid in-person and online
Audience
Black British audiences; filmmakers; Newcastle; Birmingham; London
Venues
- BFI Southbank — South Bank, Greater London
- Midland Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham — Birmingham, West Midlands
- Tyneside Cinema — Newcastle, North East
- The Ritzy Cinema — London, Greater Londonwebsite ↗
Also listed: Tyneside Cinema; MAC Birmingham; The Ritzy; BFI Southbank; online