A former young carer from Leeds who found freedom and confidence in the Yorkshire Dales is premiering a new documentary about the power of nature, friendship and time away from screens.

The huge and misplaced cinematic orgasm of "Wuthering Heights" is at least underwritten by Director Emerald Fennell’s decision to insert her film’s title in inverted commas, lest there be a question mark suspended over the severity of its departure from Emily Brontë’s fiction.

Talented film and media students from across the UK have been celebrated at the 12th annual Moving Image Awards ceremony held at the British Film Institute in London. Launched in 2014 in partnership with the British Film Institute, the Moving Image Awards celebrate outstanding moving image work by students studying Eduqas Film and Media qualifications.

A 10-day festival bringing world-class film to Morecambe has earned rave reviews for its third edition showing an inspiring selection of films with a focus on Northern talent development. The Bay International Film Festival has now confirmed its fourth outing will take place 29 January - 7 February 2027.

Scarborough is the place to be for budding filmmakers and film lovers this month, with a gold standard filmmaking course for teenagers and a season of classic horror films and activities for the whole family at the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Step into the shadows of 1925 as Lon Chaney’s legendary Phantom of the Opera haunts the grand Victoria Hall, Saltaire. On Thursday 16th October 2025, the silent masterpiece comes alive with the mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ performed live, filling the hall with a storm of music that shakes the soul.

Our film critic and media correspondent has been looking and trawling the new releases. Here's what you can see on the big screen this week.

I haven’t read the best-selling book on which director Marianne Elliott’s eponymous new film is based, though I have it on solid, if anecdotal, authority that the representation is a fair one.

The Glowflare Horror Film Festival drew its final curtain this weekend on Sunday evening following an unforgettable celebration of horror cinema that united filmmakers, fans, and creatives from across the UK and beyond. With multiple screenings, standout premieres, and a warming atmosphere throughout the event, this year’s edition has proven cinema ad independent filmmaking is very much alive.

Em Humble, BAFTA longlisted voice actor from Thank Goodness You’re Here (Coal Supper’s winner of Best British Game in the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards), is releasing her award-winning mockumentary short film Chicken Girl on Youtube (Friday April 18th 2025). The ten-minute tragicomedy follows a delusional young woman’s obsession with chickens and golden eggs.

Our film critic and media correspondent has been looking and trawling the new releases. Here's what you can see on the big screen this week. The Monkey (15) Based on the story by Stephen King, produced by James Wan (Insidious, Saw) and from writer/director Osgood Perkins (Longlegs), The Monkey is a must-see for horror fans.

Our film critic and media correspondent has been looking and trawling the new releases.

Budding young filmmakers were celebrated at the 11th annual Moving Image Awards ceremony held at the British Film Institute on 10 February. Proud students, parents, and teachers came together across the UK to celebrate the work of young directors, screenwriters, and producers, including a pupil from Wales High School in Sheffield.

Scarborough Film Festival, now in its second year, brings alternative and exciting films to the town and runs in partnership with the Stephen Joseph Theatre. This second edition brings something for everyone, with film previews, live music, collaborations, short films, children's events and workshops.

Our film critic and media correspondent has been looking and trawling the new releases. Here's what you can see on the big screen this week.

Our film critic and media correspondent has been looking and trawling the new releases. Here's what you can see on the big screen this week.

Our film critic and media correspondent has been looking and trawling the new releases. Here's what you can see on the big screen this week.

New Writing North brings a major TV industry event to Newcastle, aimed at writers from across the north who want to improve their screenwriting skills, get industry know-how, and make new connections. Sponsored by North East Screen, Screenwriting Weekender takes place at the Live Theatre in Newcastle from 31 January to 2 February.

Our film critic and media correspondent has been looking and trawling the new releases. Here's what you can see on the big screen this week.

Our film critic and media correspondent has been looking and trawling the new releases. Here's what you can see on the big screen this week.

Our film critic and media correspondent has been looking and trawling the new releases. Here's what you can see on the big screen this week.

Our film critic and media correspondent has been looking and trawling the new releases. Here's what you can see on the big screen this week.