In collaboration with SICK! Festival 2024, and The Miners Community Arts & Music, The North Manchester Film Festival, brings together a dynamic showcase of local talent and diverse perspectives. Kicking off the SICK! Festival 2024 Where’s the media now..? programme by highlighting the work of local filmmakers and storytellers, launching a festival about activating new narratives and beginnings.

Join us in this spirited gathering where voices are amplified, stories are celebrated, and the power of film unites us all.

Friday (18:00 - 21:00)

On our opening night, doors open at 18:00 with gallery screenings, a welcome from our festival team and complimentary drink for attendees. Our cinema showcase staring at 19:00, with an interval.

Saturday (14:00 - 19:00)

Doors open at 14:00 with gallery screenings all day, cinema showcases at 14:00 and 17:00 both with intervals. Please note the cinema has a Maximum Capacity of 70, and seats for each showing will be allocated with priority for people with pre-booked tickets.

Contributors:

A Light Is Always On - Vicky Best

Confessions Of A City - William Dean

Deflated - Megan Brierley

Ignorant Dog - Alan Keogh

Stained Grey Cotton - Simon James

Urban Regeneration & Mixed Used Developments - Luke Van Coot

By My Side - Jake Metcalf

In The Company Of Grief - David Harte

Men Only - Keir Black

Revenger - Owain Paciuszko