ESPN Showcase: The Brittney Griner Story ESPN is proud to present a special showcase of The Brittney Griner Story followed by Q and A with director Alexandria Stapleton. Film
Filmmaker Challenge: 12 Short Films Across the UK Our Filmmaker Challenge returns for 2026, expanding to 12 filmmakers across three UK regions, creating bold short documentaries on the fly under the guidance of their mentors. Principal supporter Prime Video Pathways. Film Programme Shorts Film Programme
Filthy When an actress goes looking for the man who assaulted her, she turns her trauma into art and asks the question nobody wanted her to: why didn't you do anything? Bàrbara Mestanza, Marc Pujolar 2026 Film Programme Film
Forever is Now As public enthusiasm for climate action fades across Europe, Irish Green Party leader Eamon Ryan refuses to step back, whatever the personal and political cost. Neasa Ní Chianáin 2026 Film Programme Film
Forever is Now + Conversation Join us for a special screening of this film, followed by a discussion with the director, Neasa Ni Chianain, and protagonist Eamon Ryan. Film Programme Film
FRONTLINEdance presents: The Explorers in Training! The Explorers in Training! is an interactive live performance in which the performers and explorers embark on a wondrous adventure with the audience. Participation & Engagement Programme Event
Girlbands Forever! 90s pop icon Melanie Blatt (All Saints) joins the team behind BBC's Girlbands Forever for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the drama, nostalgia and making of a pop phenomenon. Talks Programme Talk
Give Me The Ball! An intimate portrait of tennis legend Billie Jean King, revealing the personal sacrifices, hidden struggles and fierce determination behind her transformation of women's sport. Liz Garbus, Elizabeth Wolff 2026 Film Programme Film
Heals Behind the lashes and laughter of Pangina Heals, Asia's most iconic drag queen, lies a story of childhood pain, family fracture and fierce reinvention. Pailin Wedel 2026 Film Programme Film
Heaven 17 Family Rave Join us for a very special Heaven 17-themed family rave, hosted by Big Fish Little Fish - who have been helping parents be responsibly irresponsible since 2013. Participation & Engagement Programme Event
Heaven 17: The Last Temptation Sheffield synth legends Heaven 17 hit the road for what might be their final tour, facing up to age, loyalty and unfinished business with the past. James Strong 2026 Film Programme Film
Heaven 17: The Last Temptation + Q&A & Performance Join us for a special screening of this film, plus a discussion with the director, James Strong, followed by an intimate short performance from the band. Film Programme Film
Hell's Army A dissident Russian journalist uncovers a shadowy mercenary army in Syria, sparking a dangerous investigation that spans three continents. Richard Rowley 2026 Film Programme Film
Holy Defiance Once a month, hundreds of men kneel on Croatian squares to pray for patriarchy. One woman keeps showing up to defy them. Karla Jelić 2026 Film Programme Film
Hope is a Word In Nigeria's Niger Delta, where oil extraction has poisoned the land for decades, poet and activist Nnimmo Bassey nurtures a new generation of writers to fight back. Maria Galliani Dyrvik 2026 Film Programme Film
Hope is a Word + Q&A & Performance Join us for a special screening of this film, plus a discussion with the director, Maria Galliani Dyrvik, followed by an intimate poetry reading by the film's protagonist, Nnimmo Bassey. Film Programme Film
Horrible Histories & Horrible Science: A Thoroughly Horrible Morning! Join the cast and crew of CBBC's hit comedies Horrible Histories and Horrible Science for an exclusive look behind the scenes of both shows! Talks Programme Talk
A House in One Night In rural Pembrokeshire, a cottage said to have been built in a single night holds the story of two women beloved by an entire village. Lily Tiger T Wells, Nina Maria Allmoslechner 2026 Film Programme Film
A House Through Time David Olusoga returns to uncover the hidden lives within a single Edinburgh home, tracing centuries of forgotten stories held within its walls. This special screening will be followed by an extended conversation with David Olusoga and researcher Leah Monteiro. Jonathan Rowlands, Kathryn Feavers 2026 Film Programme Film
How to Feed a Dictator This film tells the story of five brutal regimes, from Iraq to North Korea, through the eyes of the personal chefs who served them. Andrew Neel 2026 Film Programme Film
How to Get Filthy Rich with Gary Stevenson Gary Stevenson got rich by reading the markets better than anyone. Now he's using that same sharp eye to take the whole system apart. Trevor Docksey 2026 Film Programme Film
International Competition Winner Don't miss your chance to watch this year's International Competition winner. An Academy Award accredited honour, this award celebrates the films that best display strong artistic vision and courageous storytelling selected by our Jury. Film Programme Film
International First Feature Competition Winner The International First Feature Competition, supported by Netflix, champions the future of non-fiction film and celebrates promising new talent in the festival. Watch the winning film chosen by our International Competition Jury. Film Programme Film
Jesy Nelson A mother of twins diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy navigates her new reality while fighting to change UK newborn screening laws. Join the director Clare Bradbury, protagonist Jesy Nelson and the team for a conversation about the film. Clare Bradbury 2026 Film Programme Film
Katie Price A raw, propulsive and surprising reappraisal of one of Britain’s most enduring celebrity figures: Katie Price. Join director Paddy Wivell and the team from Mindhouse for an exclusive conversation about the making of this remarkable series. Paddy Wivell 2026 Film Programme Film