Animation 1

Watch online from 3:00pm

With this unique curation of animations from around the world we witness a sinister side to kitchen killings, whilst the mourning of a girl sparks an encounter with a father figure.  We observe the breakdown of a widower on a self-destruct mission, and join a junky as he discovers where hi ...

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Doc 60 – 1

Watch online from 4:30pm

This documentary programme observes our connections with the changing landscape relating to our hometowns, communities and traditions.  We visit Bognor Regis as it battles with a bad reputation and climate change, whilst a laird of Scotland attempts to give his palace back to the people. T ...

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UK Shorts 6

Watch online from 6:00pm

This programme showcases the talent and diversity of our northern filmmakers. We hear the unlikely tale of the smoking dolphins over a pint in the pub, whilst a husband searches a returns factory for his missing mannequin wife.  A family finds temporary shelter in a leisure centre facility, whi ...

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Opening Night

Watch online from 8:00pm

Bolton International Film Festival prides itself on showcasing the best quality shorts from both home and abroad.  We return with a fanfare for our opening programme of films, a unique and diverse selection of stories from the 300 films that make up the festival. So whe ...

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