Do you have a film? We have been praised for promoting young filmmakers by filmmakers themselves which is testament to our dedication. Every year we choose a selection of features and film shorts as part of our film festival programme from filmmakers who submit their films via FilmFreeway. In 2021, a young local filmmaker submitted a short film to the festival called Roy. The director’s name – Tom Berkeley. In…

The Festival Over the Years… 2019 Cheltenham International Film Festival launched in 2019 and made an instant impact, screening over 40 films from 20 countries. We welcomed celebrated filmmakers including legendary, multi-award winning director, Mike Leigh; Oscar-nominated, Polish director, Jan Komasa; theatre/film director, Josie Rourke (Mary Queen of Scots); and actor, writer, director, enfant-terrible, Steven Berkoff, among others.  We were joined by first-time features director,  Carl Hunter, to introduce his…

Support Cheltenham International Film Festival Be part of the story. For seven years, we’ve brought to our town, world-class cinema, celebrated guests, and events to inspire the next generation of cinema-goer and filmmaker through CineYouth. Your donation keeps films, filmmakers, and fresh ideas flowing into our community.Give today — and let’s continue on our journey to translate artistic and creative values into social and economic benefits for our town. Donate…

CineYouth 2025 – Cheltenham International Film Festival CineYouth is our year-round programme dedicated to inspiring young people to discover cinema — not just as entertainment, but as a powerful art form and a possible career. We believe the future of film depends on connecting under-25s with stories that reflect their lives, voices, and communities. In 2025, CineYouth expands with new screenings and workshops across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire, reaching audiences who…