Film Festivals come in all shapes and sizes, from a modest local gathering to grand international events but they all have one thing in common; celebrating cinema. Each festival, no matter the scale, showcases an array of films and honours the filmmakers behind it.

Why is Independent Cinema important? Independent films offer creative freedom for emerging filmmakers and storytellers to showcase their talents and voices. Indie cinema is a chance to tell overlooked stories and prioritise originality, creativity and fresh new ideas. Indie films are the backbone of cinema, telling experimental stories that resonate and make an impact. Similarly to indie films, short films are another form for creative, original and fresh storytellers to show