Cornwall Film Festival (CFF) the South West's largest regional film festival is celebrating its 21st Anniversary Year with an exciting programme of films, Q&As, masterclasses, and events from Monday 14th November to Sunday 20th November 2022 at The Poly Falmouth. 

Falmouth's Mayor and wife with actors Rory Wilton and Richard Hainsworth(fishermans friends) at last years film festival

This year's programme includes a variety of compelling films and previews such as the closing film, Sam Mendes' 'Empire of Light'' starring Olivia Colman, the festival also opens with the Cannes Palme D'oR winning 'Triangle of Sadness', a scathing comment on the uber-wealthy.

Other highlights include Charlotte Wells' stunning debut `Aftersun', featuring BAFTA-winning Paul Mescal, and Oscar-winning Laura Poitras' documentary 'All the Beauty and the Bloodshed', about world-renowned photographer, Nan Goldin. 

A look at one of the events from last years Film festival

As a part of the UK/Ukraine season, a cultural exchange programme celebrating Ukrainian creativity and talent set up by the British Council and Ukrainian Institute, the festival is screening two exciting new Ukrainian films; Klondike and Stop-Zemlia. Klondike tells the story of a family living on the border of Ukraine and Russia during the start of the war, whilst Stop-Zemlia is a beautiful new coming-of-age drama.

The programme highlights much-anticipated UK premieres, the latest treasure, and Oscar-tipped features, as well as uncompromising documentary work that explores themes of gender, identity, and sexuality.

Audiences have the opportunity to see short film programmes, including the prestigious International shorts programme, Student and South-West best regional shorts, and a new category, Screen Stars of Tomorrow featuring work from 16-18-year-olds from Cornwall.

Cinema interior from last years film festival

Feature titles include Neptune Frost from multidisciplinary artists Saul Williams and Anisia Uzeyman Afro-futurist vision, a sci-fi-punk musical that's a visually wondrous amalgamation of themes, ideas, and songs.

World-renowned Dardenne brothers' Cannes prize-winner Tori and Lokita also comes to the festival, telling the story of a young boy and an adolescent girl who has travelled alone from Africa, pitting their invincible friendship against the difficult conditions of their exile.

Take a look through the festival's interactive brochure to see the full schedule of films: Cornwall Film Festival 2022 by www.mormediacharity.org - Issuu

In its 21st year, the festival is delighted to return to The Poly, Falmouth, with its most accessible programme yet. During a time of instability and uncertainty accessibility is at the heart of CFF's ethos, with relaxed afternoon Screenings, free to all carers, and reduced ticket pricing for all 16–30-year-olds in the hope of developing younger cinemagoers. 

Cornwall Film Festival in full swing at the Poly

The festival is also running a 'pay what you can' option for some of its screenings, where audience members pay either £2, £4, or £8, depending on what they can pay. Proof of earnings or ID won't be asked for, all that is asked is the audience members' honesty.

Ticket pricing begins at £5, with full pricing information available on the website: Cornwall Film Festival 2022 | Mor Media Charity

For any extra information, you can visit the Facebook page: Mor Media Charity Cornwall Film Festival | Facebook or visit their Youtube channel: Cornwall Film Fest Mor Media Charity - YouTube

The festival is made possible with support of the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds from the National Lottery to bring the arts to more audiences across the UK. Cornwall Film Festival say accessibility is central to their ethos, aiming to make film approachable and fun for everyone, inspiring new and old film lovers alike. 

2022 Cornwall Film Festival poster