Cheltenham International Film Festival

ABOUT – Moving Image Film is where it began — but the moving image is where it is going. Building on the success of Cheltenham Film Festival, we are expanding into new creative territories that reflect how audiences experience storytelling today.

Reimagining the film festival experience Cheltenham International Film Festival celebrated its seventh edition in 2025 with a bold new strand — Unplugged — taking the magic of cinema directly to audiences in diverse community spaces in and around Cheltenham and neighbouring film-loving towns. From cinemas and theatres to pubs, church halls, schools

Inspiring the next generation of filmmakers and film lovers Cheltenham International Film Festival (CIFF) has unveiled a bold new look for its CineYouth strand, complete with a trademarked name and vibrant new logo. CineYouth is dedicated to inspiring and engaging young people from diverse backgrounds through film screenings, workshops, and industr

TERRY GILLIAM TO MARK 50th ANNIVERSARY OF MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL AT CHELTENHAM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL A very silly celebration with one of cinema’s most imaginative storytellers. Cheltenham International Film Festival (CIFF) is delighted to announce that legendary filmmaker Terry Gilliam will join the 2025 Festival to celebrate the 50

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 Quee

The Sound of our Festival Cheltenham International Film Festival (CIFF) presents The Film Orchestra (TfO) in a performance of Oscar-winning and nominated film music described as the best of cinema meets the grandeur of live orchestral music. TfO will perform iconic soundtracks from celebrated films, featuring iconic soundtracks and compositions fro

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Our next screening is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon which takes place at the Irving Studio, The Everyman Theatre, on 28 January, on the eve of Chinese New Year 2025. “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” received widespread acclaim for its narrative, direction, cinematography, and martial arts choreography.

Do you have a film? We have been praised for promoting young filmmakers by filmmakers themselves which is testament to our dedication.

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.

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